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Merlin Foundation is a private corporation based in BOULDER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. It holds total assets of $12.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. Total assets have grown from $8K in 2010 to $12.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Merlin Foundation has made 87 grants totaling $25.3M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has decreased from $6.1M in 2021 to $3.5M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $15.6M distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $3M, with an average award of $290K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, District of Columbia, which account for 47% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$355K
Largest Grant
$2.6M
Based on 22 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.
Merlin Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 87 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, DC.
Merlin Foundation has distributed a total of $25.3M across 87 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $290K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $3M.
Merlin Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Merlin Foundation is headquartered in BOULDER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas A Barron | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Currie C Barron | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jana Lynn | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$12.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$12.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
87
Total Giving
$25.3M
Average Grant
$290K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wilderness SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $1.6M | 2023 |
| Earthjustice League Defense FundGENERAL PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| Heroes ProjectGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $195K | 2023 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental StudiesGENERAL PURPOSE | Aspen, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| The Uc Santa Barbara FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Jane Goodall InstituteGENERAL PURPOSE | Vienna, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| OceanaGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | Bronx, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| American RiversGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Wilderness WorkshopGENERAL PURPOSE | Carbondale, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Open Space InstituteGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Yale UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | New Haven, CT | $30K | 2023 |
| Thorne Nature ExperienceGENERAL PURPOSE | Boulder, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| One Percent Of The PlanetGENERAL PURPOSE | Burlington, VT | $25K | 2023 |
| Wilderness Land TrustGENERAL PURPOSE | Bainbridge Island, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Palmer Land TrustGENERAL PURPOSE | Colorado Springs, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Monterey Bay AcquariumGENERAL PURPOSE | Monterey, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Americans For OxfordGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $2M | 2022 |
| World Wildlife FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Merrifield, VA | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Colorodo Open LandsGENERAL PURPOSE | Lakewood, CO | $125K | 2022 |
| Tompkins ConservationGENERAL PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Vermont College Of Fine ArtsGENERAL PURPOSE | Montpelier, VT | $100K | 2022 |
| Alaska Wilderness FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Anchorage, AK | $50K | 2022 |
| Sierra Club FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2022 |