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Merrill Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Charles W Merrill. It holds total assets of $6.7M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, Merrill Family Foundation Inc. has made 47 grants totaling $3.1M, with a median grant of $40K. Annual giving has grown from $861K in 2020 to $1.6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $219K, with an average award of $68K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Oregon and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$19K
Average Grant
$60K
Largest Grant
$200K
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.
Merrill Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 47 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, NY.
Merrill Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $3.1M across 47 grants. The median grant size is $40K, with an average of $68K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $219K.
Merrill Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Merrill Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Merrill | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa Sickler | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anthony Merrill | OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
47
Total Giving
$3.1M
Average Grant
$68K
Median Grant
$40K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osu FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS | Portland, OR | $219K | 2022 |
| Willamete West Habitat For HumanityCONSTRUCTION | Hillsboro, OR | $200K | 2022 |
| Oregon Public BroadcastingARTS | Portland, OR | $150K | 2022 |
| Portland YouthbuildersSALARY SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $100K | 2022 |
| Lifeworks NorthwestHEALTH | Portland, OR | $60K | 2022 |
| Murray Hills Christian ChurchRELIGIOUS SUPPORT | Beaverton, OR | $50K | 2022 |
| Bushnell UniversitySCHLOARSHIPS | Eugene, OR | $39K | 2022 |
| St Mary'S Home For BoysEDUCATION | Beaverton, OR | $3K | 2021 |
| Greater Portland Flute SocietyARTS | Portland, OR | $1K | 2021 |
| All Classical PortlandARTS PRESERVATION | Portland, OR | $1K | 2021 |
| Oregon SymphonyCOMMUNITY & EDUCATION | Portland, OR | $1K | 2021 |
| Portland Wind SymphonyARTS | Portland, OR | $500 | 2021 |
| Suny Cobleskill FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS | Cobleskill, NY | $104K | 2020 |
| College Foundation AtVETERINARY TECH | Delhi, NY | $41K | 2020 |
| St Luke Lutheran ChurchGRAUER BACK TO SCHOOL PROJECT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2020 |
| The Joy NowJOY NOW ARTS PROJECT | Portland, OR | $8K | 2020 |
| Ohsu FoundationFUNDRAISER | Portland, OR | $1K | 2020 |
| New Avenues For YouthEDUCATION | Portland, OR | $500 | 2020 |
| Sherwood Education FoundationRETURN OF FUNDS DUE TO COVID ONLINE | Sherwood, OR | N/A | 2020 |