Mercatus Center Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Arlington, Virginia · EIN 54-1436224
- Virginia
- Arlington
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Virginia
- Total giving
- $11MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $44MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
The Center builds and maintains a vibrant community of scholars dedicated to market-oriented thinking and classical liberal principles. We mentor and train up-and-coming scholars and thinkers who will generate ideas and influence society's key institutions.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Kyiv School of Economics | $1.1M | 2023 |
| George Mason University | $440K | 2023 |
| Cornell University | $320K | 2023 |
| Caribbean Progress Studies Institute Inc | $130K | 2023 |
| Drizzle Health LLC | $100K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.mercatus.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.