Merlin/Mercury Non-Profit

Established in 2018, the Merlin/Mercury Non-Profit Corporation Federal 501 c (3) , a non-profit organization based out of Florida, is deadicated to enriching the Grateful Dead Family by engaging crowd-sourced ideas that add value to our community, not only through the proceeds they generate or the need they seek to address, but also through the magic created when we collectively endeavor to manifest an idea.

Founding Board Members are: Dan Guliano, Board Chair, Jason Buckles, Operations Manager, Jean Mawhinnie Summer, Treasurer, Steve Dubinsky, Secretary, and Nathan Josephs, Board Advisor. The Board is tasked with providing governance, administration, and overseeing allocation of 100% of the proceeds from the non-profit’s projects to worthy charities, including The Jerry Garcia Foundation, the Rex Foundation and the SEVA Foundation.

Laughing Water

Laughing Water is the production division of the Merlin/Mercury Non-Profit Corporation and belongs to all of us. We are one crazy family of beautiful misfits: bold and intrepid cosmic adventurers whose creativity and kind generosity has the power to brighten our world. While we hail from all walks of life, the common denominator we share is our love for others and our commitment to their well being. We are a tribe who most definitely knows how to the harness the power of miracles, who understands what magic and joy we bring when we share our riches.

Learn more about how you can Get Involved.

Deadhead Stories Book

Deadhead Stories is the first project of Laughing Waters, the production division of the Merlin/Mercury Non-Profit Corporation. In December 2017, a merry band of Pranksters of all ages and stripes embarked on a mission to share and preserve Deadhead history, from the perspective of the fans. What emerged is Deadhead Stories, a book built by love. Woven from the freely donated contributions of storytellers, photographers, artists, a graphic designer, editors and thousands of kind folks from around the globe, the 350-page, color coffee-table book published in May 2019. Coming Soon: Book 2 “Bound to cover just a little more ground” is almost completed.

First printing editions sold quickly in July 2019. Along with the 2nd and 3rd edition is sold out now. We are delighted at the book’s positive reception, including five-star reviews on multiple platforms. The book’s success has allowed us to make monthly donations to the Rex Foundation, SEVA and the Jerry Garcia Foundation. Similarly, proceeds from a book party, held in Boulder, CO in July 2019, were allocated to victims of the recent Paradise, California fires.

Since the end is never told, new storytellers are always welcome! Learn more about the first book and this ongoing project.