Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Health Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

You will receive both an e-receipt immediately following your online donation as well as a mailed acknowledgement letter confirming your donation. Early each year, you will also receive a tax letter that shows all donations for the prior calendar year to Mercy Health Foundation.

Donors are never charged a fee to give to Mercy Health Foundation. You can, however, make your donation go further by choosing to cover the nominal fee the Foundation incurs when processing your payment.

Absolutely! 100% of your gift will benefit a cause and community that is meaningful to you. If the fund or initiative you are hoping to support isn’t listed in your drop-down menu, please leave a note in the comments section and a Mercy Health Foundation representative will reach out to you to discuss available options.

Yes! You can choose the Mercy community your gift will benefit.

Yes, the donation form includes an option to make an honorary or memorial gift.

Thank you for your efforts to maximize your donation! You can check with your employer to see if they offer a matching gift program. We are also happy to help you. Please call our central line at 314.628.5736 or email [email protected] and a Mercy Health Foundation co-worker can provide assistance.

We love hearing from our donors! Please call us at 314.628.5736 or email  [email protected] and a Mercy Health Foundation co-worker can provide assistance.