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Merlin & Jo Ann Fjarli Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in MEDFORD, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. It holds total assets of $7.6M. Annual income is reported at $875K. Total assets have grown from $5.3M in 2011 to $7.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. Supporting tv, radio, and print evangelism with its mission of broadcasting christian gospel programs & providing bibles in prisons. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 7 states, including Tennessee, Washington, Illinois. According to available records, Merlin & Jo Ann Fjarli Foundation Inc. has made 44 grants totaling $13.8M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $7.9M in 2021 to $1.5M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $9K to $3.1M, with an average award of $314K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Illinois, Alabama, which account for 41% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$116K
Largest Grant
$770K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Supporting tv, radio, and print evangelism with its mission of broadcasting christian gospel programs & providing bibles in prisons
Expenses: $110K
Assisting churches and christian education with funds for student aid, and construction & repairs of churches, schools & wells in peru, kenya, zambia, india & ukraine.
Expenses: $2M
Help for refugees and feeding the hungry
Expenses: $10K
Emergency assistance in ukraine & cuba
Expenses: $105K
Supporting tv, radio, and print evangelism with its mission of broadcasting christian gospel programs & providing bibles in prisons. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 44 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IL, AL.
Merlin & Jo Ann Fjarli Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $13.8M across 44 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $314K. Individual grants have ranged from $9K to $3.1M.
Merlin & Jo Ann Fjarli Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Merlin & Jo Ann Fjarli Foundation Inc. is headquartered in MEDFORD, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Fjarli | President | $26K | $0 | $26K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
44
Total Giving
$13.8M
Average Grant
$314K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maranatha Volunteers Int'LCHURCH CONSTRUCTION IN PERU, KAJIADO GIRLS SCHOOL & RESCUE CENTER, AND WELL DRILLING & MAINTENANCE IN AFRICA | Roseville, CA | $1.3M | 2023 |
| 3abnSUPPORT FOR RADIO, BIBLES TO PRISONERS,& INTERCOM FOR REMOTE TRAVEL GEAR | West Frankfort, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Milo Adventist AcademyONE YEAR TUITION FOR DISPLACED UKRAINIAN YOUTH | Days Creek, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| Adventist Development ReliefASSISTANCE WITH UKRAINIAN CRISIS | Silver Spring, MD | $15K | 2022 |
| It Is WrittenEVANGELISM | Chattanooga, TN | $10K | 2022 |
| Kenneth Cox MinistriesEVANGELISM | Loma Linda, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Laymen MinistriesEVANGELISM & ORPHANAGE PROJECT IN SE INDIA | St Maries, ID | $10K | 2022 |
| Amazing DiscoveriesEVANGELISM | Blaine, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| Advocates For Se Asians The PersecuHELP FOR REFUGEES AND EVANCELISM | Berrien Springs, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| NapsGLOBAL EVANGELISM & FEEDING THE HUNGRY | Greensboro, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Remnant PublicationsBIBLES FOR AFRICA, PRISON MINISTRIES | Coldwater, MI | $10K | 2022 |