Mercy Foundation values each gift it receives, regardless of size or purpose, and gratefully acknowledges all donors to the Sisters of Mercy ministries.
Friends of Mercy are at the heart of Mercy Foundation’s efforts - making it possible to change the lives of others for the better. Donors are recognized the first time they contribute an annual gift minimum of $100, and again at various levels up to $10,000.
Moved by the needs of persons suffering from poverty, hunger and lack of shelter, in 1831, Mother Catherine McAuley founded the Sisters of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland. Named after this remarkable woman, the McAuley Society honors the faithful support from donors who have made lifetime, cumulative contributions totaling $10,000 or more toward the works of Mercy.
Those who remember Foundation through a will, trust, designation or other planned gift, are members of the Mercy Legacy Society. Too often, these gifts are unrecognized because they come at the end of the donors' lives. The Legacy Society provides a way to recognize and thank donors during their lifetimes.
For more information on how you can give to support the works of Mercy, e-mail your questions to
Mercy Foundation or call us at (916) 851-2700.