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Merrill Schneider Foundation is a private corporation based in DRIGGS, ID. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Merrill Schneider. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $311K. Total assets have grown from $249K in 2011 to $2.1M in 2023. A business consultant coach working for the Foundation provided individual and group coaching to PARS Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Support for Afghanistan. PARSA is a 501c3 PC operating in Afghanistan. Coaching was provided to the Board of Directors staff and contractors. The consultant participated in monthly Development Executive and Finance Committee meetings as well as having weekly calls with key board members. This was a very challenging year for PARSA with the Taliban ruling Afghanistan. However PARSA continued to operate and provide needed services. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, Merrill Schneider Foundation has made 133 grants totaling $493K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $136K in 2021 to $357K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 54 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, New York, Washington, which account for 42% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 21 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$510
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 43 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
A business consultant coach working for the Foundation provided coaching to PARSA a 501c3 PC operating in Afghanistan. Coaching was provided to the Board of Directors staff and others.
Expenses: $10K
An Executive Coach working for the Foundation worked with New Avenues for Youth a Portland Or based 501c3 PC serving homeless youth. Executive coaching was provided to the Executive Director and other key members of the staff
Expenses: $6K
A business consultant coach working for the Foundation provided individual and group coaching to PARS Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Support for Afghanistan. PARSA is a 501c3 PC operating in Afghanistan. Coaching was provided to the Board of Directors staff and contractors. The consultant participated in monthly Development Executive and Finance Committee meetings as well as having weekly calls with key board members. This was a very challenging year for PARSA with the Taliban ruling Afghanistan. However PARSA continued to operate and provide needed services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 133 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, NY, WA.
Merrill Schneider Foundation has distributed a total of $493K across 133 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K.
Merrill Schneider Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (453176170) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Merrill Schneider Foundation is headquartered in DRIGGS, ID. While based in ID, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 21 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$196K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$3.9M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$177K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$127K
Distribution Amount
$179K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
133
Total Giving
$493K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
54
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charitable Partnership FundSupport Programs | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Old Friends IncSupport Programs | Georgetown, KY | $10K | 2022 |
| Comm Foundation Of Teton CountySupport Programs | Driggs, ID | $8K | 2022 |
| United Help Ukraine IncSupport Programs | Gaithersburg, MD | $8K | 2022 |
| Great Mountain Zen CenterSupport Programs | Berthoud, CO | $8K | 2022 |
| ParsaSupport Programs | South Colby, WA | $8K | 2022 |
| New Avenues For YouthSupport Programs | Portland, OR | $8K | 2022 |
| Hope For Ukraine IncSupport Programs | Roseland, NJ | $8K | 2022 |
| Helen Keller InternationalSupport Programs | New York, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| Holt International Children S ServiSupport Programs | Eugene, OR | $6K | 2022 |
| Globus ReliefSupport Programs | Salt Lake City, UT | $6K | 2022 |
| Rotary Foundation Of Rotary InternaSupport Programs | Evanston, IL | $6K | 2022 |
| Partners In HealthSupport Programs | Boston, MA | $6K | 2022 |
| The Against Malaria FoundationSupport Programs | Philadelphia, PA | $6K | 2022 |
| Medic Mobile IncSupport Programs | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| PathSupport Programs | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Zen IncSupport Programs | Appleton, WI | $4K | 2022 |
| Association For India S DevelopmentSupport Programs | College Park, MD | $4K | 2022 |
| Hope For Haiti S Children MinistrieSupport Programs | Cinninnati, OH | $4K | 2022 |
| Sewa International IncSupport Programs | Houston, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Amref Health Africa IncSupport Programs | New York, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Chabad Of Northeast PortlandSupport Programs | Portland, OR | $4K | 2022 |
| Inmed Partnerships For Children IncSupport Programs | Sterling, VA | $4K | 2022 |
| Native American Rights FundSupport Programs | Boulder, CO | $4K | 2022 |
| The Global Hunger ProjectSupport Programs | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| D Tree International IncSupport Programs | Norwell, MA | $3K | 2022 |