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Harry A Merlo Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in HILLSBORO, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1989. It holds total assets of $36.1M. Annual income is reported at $4.7M. Total assets have grown from $8M in 2011 to $34.9M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, Harry A Merlo Foundation Inc. has made 94 grants totaling $3.3M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $924K in 2020 to $2.4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $200K, with an average award of $36K. The foundation has supported 51 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, California, Wyoming, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$18K
Average Grant
$29K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 32 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Harry A Merlo Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 94 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, CA, WY.
Harry A Merlo Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $3.3M across 94 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $36K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $200K.
Harry A Merlo Foundation Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (943086742) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Harry A Merlo Foundation Inc. is headquartered in HILLSBORO, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Newton | DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Harry A Merlo Jr | DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John L Blackwell | DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.8M
Total Assets
$34.9M
Fair Market Value
$40.4M
Net Worth
$34.9M
Grants Paid
$1.2M
Contributions
$160
Net Investment Income
$1.2M
Distribution Amount
$1.5M
Total: $14.3M
Total Grants
94
Total Giving
$3.3M
Average Grant
$36K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
51
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Salem, OR | $35K | 2022 |
| Catholic CharitiesCOMMUNITY HOUSING PROJECTS | Portland, OR | $125K | 2022 |
| Eastern Oregon University FoundationCOLLEGE OF BUSINESS AGRICULTURE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORT FUND | Lagrande, OR | $100K | 2022 |
| De La Salle North CatholicGYMNASIUM CONSTRUCTION 2020-2022 PLEDGE | Portland, OR | $100K | 2022 |
| California Water FowlCONSERVATION PROGRAM | Roseville, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Univerity Of PortlandMERLO FIELD IMPROVEMENT FUND, SCHOOL OF NURSING, ATHLETICS GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $80K | 2022 |
| Eastside TimbersCAPITAL PROJECT, PHASE II (CLUBHOUSE) 2019-2022 PLEDGE | Gresham, OR | $75K | 2022 |
| Providence St Vincent Heart ProgramHEART SERVICES CAPITAL 2019-2023 PLEDGE AND GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $53K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Hopewell HouseGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $50K | 2022 |
| Hope For The Homeless FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $50K | 2022 |
| Eastwood Ranch FoundationFACILITY CONSTRUCTION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2021-2024 PLEDGE | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Helping Hands Re-Entry CenterGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Gearhart, OR | $30K | 2022 |
| Rangers Scholarship FundSCHOLARSHIP FUND | Fort Benning, GA | $30K | 2022 |
| Stirling City Volunteer DepartmentCONSERVATION PROJECT FOR FIRE PREVENTION | Stirling City, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Body VoxGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| Vietnam War MemorialCAPITAL CONSTRUCTION | Boring, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| St Andrew'S Nativity SchoolCAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PLEDGE 2022-2025 | Portland, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| St Anthony'S Catholic SchoolCAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PLEDGE 2022-2025 | Tigard, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| Portland Tennis And EducationPROGRAM SUPPORT, YOUTH EDUCATION 2020-2022 PLEDGE | Portland, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| Reading ResultsREADING SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN | Portland, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| Sanctuary Of Our Sorrowful MotherCAPITAL CONSTRUCTION | Portland, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| Youth Music ProjectSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2021-2023 PLEDGE | West Linn, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| The Peaceful Presence ProjectGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Bend, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| Center For Hope And SafetyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Salem, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| Music WorkshopGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2022 |