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Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation is a private corporation based in ANN ARBOR, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1983. It holds total assets of $45.2M. Annual income is reported at $31.8M. 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 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Colorado and Indiana. According to available records, Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation has made 25 grants totaling $19.9M, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has grown from $1.8M in 2021 to $5.4M in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $7.5M distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $5.2M, with an average award of $796K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Michigan and Indiana and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$115K
Average Grant
$644K
Largest Grant
$2.3M
Based on 4 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.
Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 25 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, IN, CO.
Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation has distributed a total of $19.9M across 25 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $796K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $5.2M.
Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Orville D & Ruth A Merillat Foundation is headquartered in ANN ARBOR, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tricia Lm Mcguire | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George E Borel | TREASURER, SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard D Merillat | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$5.7M
Total Assets
$48.2M
Fair Market Value
$55.5M
Net Worth
$48.2M
Grants Paid
$5.4M
Contributions
$1.3M
Net Investment Income
$873K
Distribution Amount
$2.5M
Total: $32.8M
Total Grants
25
Total Giving
$19.9M
Average Grant
$796K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenawee Christian MinistriesOPERATIONS SUPPORT | Adrian, MI | $5.2M | 2024 |
| Huntington UniversityOPERATIONS SUPPORT | Huntington, IN | $200K | 2024 |
| Adrian CollegeOPERATIONS SUPPORT | Adrian, MI | $30K | 2024 |
| Focus On The FamilyOPERATIONS SUPPORT | Colorado Springs, CO | $30K | 2024 |
| Father Gabriel Richard Catholic SchoolOPERATIONS SUPPORT | Ann Arbor, MI | $10K | 2024 |