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Merchant Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. It holds total assets of $394K. Annual income is reported at $233K. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Oregon, New Jersey, Michigan. According to available records, Merchant Family Foundation has made 65 grants totaling $257K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $46K in 2020 to $61K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $92K distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $25K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Michigan, Washington, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 10 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.
Merchant Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 65 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, MI, WA.
Merchant Family Foundation has distributed a total of $257K across 65 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $25K.
Merchant Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Merchant Family Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Merchant | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura Coon | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Payton Coon | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Taylor Coon | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ava Hoefer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Finn Hoefer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa Hoefer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Merchant | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$63K
Total Assets
$324K
Fair Market Value
$1.4M
Net Worth
$324K
Grants Paid
$61K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$6K
Distribution Amount
$66K
Total Grants
65
Total Giving
$257K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Tualatin, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Hillsdale CollegeSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Hillsdale, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Young Life Portland WestGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $7K | 2023 |
| Community Cancer FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Spokane, WA | $6K | 2023 |
| Osu Hale Rocket Team Aiaa Co Oregon State University FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Corvallis, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Meals On WheelsGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Luis Palau AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Medical Teams InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Pacific UniversitySTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Forest Grove, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Hatchery & Wild CoexistGENERAL SUPPORT | Tilamook, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Rose ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Comprehensive Risk Reduction FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Battle Ground, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| U Of O Foundation - Women In FlightSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Eugene, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Clackamas Community College FoundationSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Oregon City, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| With Love - OregonGENERAL SUPPORT | Tigard, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Rise ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Tigard, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Howard UniversitySTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Hamilton CollegeSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Clinton, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| North Coast Salmon Steelhead FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Tillamook, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Ocean Cleanup North Pacific FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Illinois Institute Of TechnologyGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2021 |
| Good Samaritan MinistriesGENERAL SUPPORT | Beaverton, OR | $1K | 2021 |