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John F Merrell Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in ALTADENA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Marion P Farrell. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have decreased from $1.6M in 2011 to $1.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Oregon. According to available records, John F Merrell Charitable Foundation has made 14 grants totaling $155K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $50K in 2021 to $65K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $30K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Oregon. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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John F Merrell Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, OR.
John F Merrell Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $155K across 14 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $30K.
The application deadline is ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31 OF EACH YEAR.
John F Merrell Charitable Foundation is headquartered in ALTADENA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael E Farrell | CEO | $50K | $0 | $50K |
| Stephen Rose | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Scott Farrell | TREASURER/SE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$129K
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
$60K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$15K
Distribution Amount
$64K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$155K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big SistersCOMMUNITY RELIEF | Riverside, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Uc Riverside FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Riverside, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Pasadena VillageCOMMUNITY RELIEF | Pasadena, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Arboretum FoundationCULTURE AND EDUCATIONAL | Arcadia, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Liberty HouseCOMMUNITY RELIEF | Salem, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaPUBLIC WELFARE | Pasadena, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Pasenda VillageCOMMUNITY WELFARE | Pasadena, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| The Campbell CenterCOMMUNITY SERVICES | Glendaled, CA | $5K | 2022 |
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