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P D Merrill Charitable Trust U-A Dtd 11-02-06 is a private trust based in PORTLAND, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Richard P Leblanc. It holds total assets of N/A. Annual income is reported at $22K. Total assets have decreased from $6M in 2011 to N/A in 2022. 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 2022. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine, New York and Georgia. According to available records, P D Merrill Charitable Trust U-A Dtd 11-02-06 has made 17 grants totaling $6M, with a median grant of $80K. Annual giving has grown from $1.1M in 2020 to $5M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1.3M, with an average award of $356K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Maine and Georgia and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$80K
Average Grant
$357K
Largest Grant
$1.3M
Based on 7 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.
P D Merrill Charitable Trust U-A Dtd 11-02-06 primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, GA, NY.
P D Merrill Charitable Trust U-A Dtd 11-02-06 has distributed a total of $6M across 17 grants. The median grant size is $80K, with an average of $356K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1.3M.
P D Merrill Charitable Trust U-A Dtd 11-02-06 typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
P D Merrill Charitable Trust U-A Dtd 11-02-06 is headquartered in PORTLAND, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Achatz | Trustee | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Anthony Tenneson | Trustee | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Peter Vigue | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.6M
Total Assets
N/A
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
N/A
Grants Paid
$2.5M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$102K
Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$6M
Average Grant
$356K
Median Grant
$80K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community FoundationGeneral support | Ellsworth, ME | $1.3M | 2022 |
| The Carter CenterGeneral support | Atlanta, GA | $1M | 2022 |
| Maine Historical SocietyGeneral support | Portland, ME | $110K | 2022 |
| University Of New EnglandGeneral support | Biddeford, ME | $80K | 2022 |
| Peregrine Corpf/b/o PSL Services / STRIVE, South Portland, ME location | South Portland, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| Seeds Of PeaceGeneral support | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Pittsfield LibraryGeneral support | Pittsfield, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| The Carter Center IncGeneral support | Atlanta, GA | $1M | 2020 |
| Holy Cross Catholic ChurchGeneral support | South Portland, ME | $100 | 2020 |