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Merriman Foundation is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1971. The principal officer is Ryan Kerwin. It holds total assets of $3.5M. Annual income is reported at $7.4M. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2011 to $2.3M 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri and Florida. According to available records, Merriman Foundation has made 146 grants totaling $17.6M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $1.8M in 2020 to $2.7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $11.4M distributed across 58 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1.8M, with an average award of $121K. The foundation has supported 89 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Missouri, Texas, Kansas, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$59K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 31 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 Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 146 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, TX, KS.
Merriman Foundation has distributed a total of $17.6M across 146 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $121K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1.8M.
Merriman Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Merriman Foundation is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A Merriman | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marybeth M Sotos | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edward L Merriman | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.8M
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
$22.1M
Net Worth
N/A
Grants Paid
$2.7M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$483K
Distribution Amount
$996K
Total Grants
146
Total Giving
$17.6M
Average Grant
$121K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
89
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Hill SchoolCHARITABLE/Building Fund | Kansas City, MO | $1M | 2023 |
| Phi Delta ThetaCHARITABLE | Oxford, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Smu Cox School Of BusinessCHARITABLE/Building Fund | Dallas, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| St Lukes Hospital Foundation IncCHARITABLE/Research | Kansas City, MO | $321K | 2023 |
| SmuCHARITABLE/Education | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinicCharity - Research | Rochester, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum Of ArtCHARITABLE/Arts/Education | Kansas City, MO | $50K | 2023 |
| Heart Of America Council BsaCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue LeagueCHARITALBE | West Palm Beach, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Society Of Four ArtsCHARITABLE | Palm Beach, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera KcCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $15K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| FbinaaCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Kansas City Repertory TheatreCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| American Royal AssociationCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Palm Beach County Sheriff'S FoundationCHARITABLE | West Palm Beach, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Rose BrooksCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| The Police Foundation Of Kansas CityCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| The University Of Kansas Health SystemCHARITABLE | Westwood, KS | $5K | 2023 |
| Vibrant HealthCHARITABLE | Kansas City, KS | $5K | 2023 |
| Crossroads Charter SchoolsCHARTIABLE | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Hats Off To MothersCHARITABLE | North Kansas City, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas CityCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| The Folly TheaterCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| The Kansas City Metropolitan Crime CommissionCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| Pheasants ForeverCHARITABLE | Bucyrus, KS | $1K | 2023 |
| City Of Bonner Springs Parks And RecreationCHARITABLE | Bonner Springs, KS | $1K | 2023 |
| The Kc Renaissance FestivalCHARITABLE | Bonner Springs, KS | $500 | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Heart Of America CouncilCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $1.8M | 2022 |
| The Catholic Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $1.3M | 2022 |
| The University Of Kansas Health SystemsCHARITABLE | Westwood, KS | $60K | 2022 |
| St Andrew'S Espicopal ChurchCHARITABLE/RESEARCH | Kansas City, MO | $20K | 2022 |
| The Harry S Truman Library InstituteCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2022 |
| Kansas City Art InstitueCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2022 |