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Also known as: C/O FELL MERWIN
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Merwin Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in HENDERSONVLLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Davis F Merwin. It holds total assets of $81K. Annual income is reported at $309. Total assets have grown from $25K in 2011 to $81K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee and Illinois. According to available records, Merwin Foundation Inc. has made 15 grants totaling $18K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $5K in 2020 to $8K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $2K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Tennessee and Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$958
Largest Grant
$2K
Based on 6 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.
Merwin Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, IL.
Merwin Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $18K across 15 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $2K.
Merwin Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Merwin Foundation Inc. is headquartered in HENDERSONVLLE, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fell Merwin | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Timothy Takas | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$81K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$81K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$18K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children Are PeopleCONTRIBUTION | Gallatin, TN | $2K | 2022 |
| Historic Rock CastleCONTRIBUTION | Hendersonville, TN | $2K | 2022 |
| Monthaven Arts & Cultural CenterCONTRIBUTION | Hendersonville, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Salvus Center IncCONTRIBUTION | Gallatin, TN | $1K | 2021 |
| One Tail At A TimeCONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2021 |
| Nashville Youth Jazz EnsembleCONTRIBUTION | Nashville, TN | $250 | 2021 |
UNION CITY, TN
CHATTANOOGA, TN
NASHVILLE, TN