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Merck Family Fund is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1958. It holds total assets of $64.1M. Annual income is reported at $28.8M. The foundation is governed by 15 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania. According to available records, Merck Family Fund has made 369 grants totaling $13.2M, with a median grant of $30K. The foundation has distributed between $3.1M and $6.9M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $6.9M distributed across 190 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $780 to $150K, with an average award of $36K. The foundation has supported 125 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$780
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$34K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 94 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.
Merck Family Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 369 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, PA.
Merck Family Fund has distributed a total of $13.2M across 369 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $36K. Individual grants have ranged from $780 to $150K.
The application deadline is FEBRUARY 1 AND AUGUST 1. Grants made only to organizations that are tax exempt.
Merck Family Fund is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A Maguire | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $154K | $57K | $212K |
| Ruth Goldman | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEGAN 04/15/2023) | $143K | $46K | $188K |
| Darryl Young | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 04/15/2023) | $103K | $15K | $118K |
| Wilhelm Merck Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Whitridge | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susannah Hatch | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nathaniel Chamberlin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Josephine Merck | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frederick Morgan Whitridge | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ian Hatch | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Olivia Farr | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wilhelm Merck | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Serena Whitridge | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katharine Matys | TRUSTEE, VICE PRES (BEGAN 02/04/2023) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eliza Hatch | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$64.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$62.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
369
Total Giving
$13.2M
Average Grant
$36K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
125
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Alliance For Clean EnergyPROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE SOUTHEAST | Knoxville, TN | $100K | 2023 |
| Southern Environmental Law CenterPROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AS THE FIRST ENERGY RESOURCE OF THE SOUTH | Charlottesville, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Public Interest Law Center Of PhiladelphiaGARDEN JUSTICE LEGAL INITIATIVE | Philadelphia, PA | $90K | 2023 |
| Clean Energy Group IncPHASING OUT PEAKERS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND PHILADELPHIA | Montpelier, VT | $80K | 2023 |
| New York Lawyers For The Public InterestPEAK COALITION | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| CeresMOBILIZING CORPORATE ENERGY USERS TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY | Boston, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Northeast Energy Efficiency PartnershipsGENERAL SUPPORT | Lexington, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| American Council For An Energy-Efficient EconomyENDORSING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE SOUTHEAST | Washington, DC | $70K | 2023 |
| Dogwood AllianceOUR FORESTS AREN'T FUEL | Asheville, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| El PuebloGENERAL SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Green GuerillasGREEN GUERILLAS YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PIPELINE | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Make The Road PaBUILDING LATINE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT POWER IN EASTERN PA | Allentown, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Ancient SongGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Blueprint NcGENERAL SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Casa PennsylvaniaDEFENDING DEMOCRACY | Hyattsville, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Conservation Law FoundationADVANCING STATE-BASED DECARBONIZATION STRATEGIES | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| North Carolina Black AllianceNORTH CAROLINA BLACK ALLIANCE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | Raleigh, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| PowerBUILDING STATEWIDE POWER IN RELATIONSHIPS | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| National Vote At Home InstituteNATIONAL VOTE AT HOME INSTITUTE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| North Carolina Clean Energy FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| United Community CentersEAST NEW YORK FARMS! | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Southern Coalition For Social JusticeCHALLENGING ADMINISTRATIVE DISENFRANCHISEMENTS | Durham, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Southeast Energy Efficiency AllianceADVANCING ENERGY SECURITY AND EQUITY IN THE SOUTHEAST | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2023 |
| Southeast Sustainability Directors NetworkSCALING ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORK IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH | Asheville, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Tides FoundationNY RENEWS COALITION-WIDE CLIMATE JUSTICE REGRANTS | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania VoiceGENERAL SUPPORT. | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Farm School NycGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $45K | 2023 |
| Ma Food System CollaborativeGENERAL SUPPORT. | Boston, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| National Caucus Of Environmental LegislatorsBUILDING STATE CHAMPIONS FOR CARBON REDUCTION IN THE NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST US | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| The Chisholm Legacy ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Burtonsville, MD | $40K | 2023 |
| Coastal Conservation LeagueCOASTAL CONSERVATION LEAGUE 2023-2024 ENERGY PROGRAM SUPPORT | Charleston, SC | $40K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Council Of MaineCLIMATE ACTION AND THE CLEAN ENERGY SYSTEM FOR MAINES FUTURE | Augusta, ME | $40K | 2023 |
| North Star FundCOMMUNITY FOOD FUNDERS | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| One Pennsylvania UnitedDEFEND AND EXPAND DEMOCRACY TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PHILLY 2023 | Pittsburgh, PA | $40K | 2023 |
| Equity AdvocatesBUILDING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT WITHIN THE NYC URBAN AGRICULTURE & FOOD JUSTICE COMMUNITY | Harrison, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| VietleadRESILIENT ROOTS FARM PROGRAM | Philadelphia, PA | $35K | 2023 |
| Land Trust AllianceADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH LAND CONSERVATION | Washington, DC | $35K | 2023 |
| Environmental And Energy Study InstituteLEVERAGING EFFICIENCY FOR NONPROFITS AND RURAL ON-BILL FINANCING TO SPEED AN ENERGY TRANSITION | Washington, DC | $35K | 2023 |
| John Bartram AssociationYOUTH-LED AGRICULTURE AND LOCAL FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AT THE SANKOFA COMMUNITY FARM AT BARTRAM'S GARDEN | Philadelphia, PA | $35K | 2023 |
| Nc Climate Justice CollectiveGENERAL SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $35K | 2023 |
| Environmental Integrity ProjectBIOFUELS ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT | Washington, DC | $35K | 2023 |
| Green City ForceGREEN CITY FORCE (GCF) SERVICE CORPS AND ECO-HUBS | Brooklyn, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| American RiversAQUATIC BIODIVERSITY, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN THE TENNESSEE RIVER BASIN | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Red Hook InitiativeRED HOOK FARMS - AN URBAN YOUTH FARM IN RED HOOK, BROOKLYN | Brooklyn, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Groundwork LawrenceGROWING YOUTH LEADERS THROUGH JOB TRAINING AND URBAN FARMING | Lawrence, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Clean Water FundCENTERING EQUITY IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Majority ActionEXPANDING INVESTOR POWER FOR 1.5 C CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ALIGNMENT & LARGE AM ACCOUNTABILITY | Silver Spring, MD | $30K | 2023 |
| Gardening The CommunityGENERAL SUPPORT | Springfield, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Our Climate Education FundEMPOWERING YOUNG CLIMATE LEADERS TO ADVOCATE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE NORTHEAST | Seattle, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Regional Environmental Council IncYOUTHGROW PROGRAM | Worcester, MA | $30K | 2023 |