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Merriman Family Foundation is a private corporation based in DURANGO, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is George M Merriman. It holds total assets of $670K. Annual income is reported at $100K. Total assets have grown from $584K in 2011 to $719K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, Florida and Maryland. According to available records, Merriman Family Foundation has made 64 grants totaling $200K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $36K and $74K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $74K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $20K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Florida, Maryland, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 13 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.
Merriman Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 64 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, FL, MD.
Merriman Family Foundation has distributed a total of $200K across 64 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $20K.
Merriman Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Merriman Family Foundation is headquartered in DURANGO, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelli Lombardo | TREASURER | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| George Merriman | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katie Merriman | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$47K
Total Assets
$719K
Fair Market Value
$720K
Net Worth
$719K
Grants Paid
$36K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$5K
Distribution Amount
$34K
Total: $702K
Total Grants
64
Total Giving
$200K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St JudesCANCER RESEARCH | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Frederick CountySCHOLARSHIP | Frederick, MD | $6K | 2023 |
| Hooker County Community FoundationFIRE & RESCUE | Mullen, NE | $5K | 2023 |
| Manna Soup KitchenFOOD PROGRAM | Durango, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Lincoln CountySCHOLARSHIP | Springfield, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Celebration Community ChurchFOOD PROGRAM | Naples, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Community Food ShareFOOD PROGRAM | Louisville, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Sister Carmen Community CenterFAMILY ASSISTANCE | Lafayette, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Kdur Community RadioCOLLEGE RADIO | Durango, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Lower Somerset Ambulance And RescueFIRE & RESCUE | Crisfield, MD | $750 | 2023 |
| Dementia Society Of AmericaDISEASE RESEARCH | Doylestown, PA | $750 | 2023 |
| Meador'S Masters FoundationHUMANITARIAN RELIEF | Erie, CO | $700 | 2023 |
| Little Warrior FoundationCHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH | Brookfield, WI | $500 | 2023 |
| Keen Greater DcDISABLED ATHELETE PROGRAM | Bethesda, MD | $500 | 2023 |
| The HiveYOUTH PROGRAM | Durango, CO | $250 | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox FoundationPARKINSON'S RESEARCH | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Of IslamoradaFOOD BANK | Islamorada, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Colorado Veterans SupportVETERANS ASSISTANCE | Boulder, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Adaptive Sports AssociationDISABILITY PROGRAM | Durango, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Beat Childhood CancerCANCER RESEARCH | Tampa, FL | $500 | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S AssocaitionALZHEIMERS RESEARCH | Chicago, FL | $500 | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of LincolnSCHOLARSHIP | Springfield, IL | $10K | 2021 |
| Colorado Families For Hands And VoicesDEAF & HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN | Boulder, CO | $6K | 2021 |
| Help For HaitiEDUCATION | Rye, NH | $5K | 2021 |
| Paul'S PantryFOOD PROGRAM | Green Bay, WI | $3K | 2021 |
| Meadors Masters FoundationHUMANITARIAN RELIEF | Erie, CO | $2K | 2021 |
| Fort Meyers Education FoundationEDUCATION PROGRAM | Fort Meyers, FL | $1K | 2021 |