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Sam & Bertha Merritt Memorial Trust 60758740 is a private trust based in SAINT PAUL, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1965. The principal officer is Trust Tax Services. It holds total assets of $2.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Sam & Bertha Merritt Memorial Trust 60758740 has made 10 grants totaling $812K, with a median grant of $82K. The foundation has distributed between $143K and $182K annually from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $182K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $72K to $91K, with an average award of $81K. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in North Dakota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Sam & Bertha Merritt Memorial Trust 60758740 is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 10 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ND.
Sam & Bertha Merritt Memorial Trust 60758740 has distributed a total of $812K across 10 grants. The median grant size is $82K, with an average of $81K. Individual grants have ranged from $72K to $91K.
Sam & Bertha Merritt Memorial Trust 60758740 typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sam & Bertha Merritt Memorial Trust 60758740 is headquartered in SAINT PAUL, MN.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US BANK N A | TRUSTEE | $48K | $0 | $48K |
Total Giving
$152K
Total Assets
$2.8M
Fair Market Value
$3.1M
Net Worth
$2.8M
Grants Paid
$152K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$107K
Distribution Amount
$152K
Total: $408K
Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$812K
Average Grant
$81K
Median Grant
$82K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$76K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHGENERAL OPERATING | BISMARCK, ND | $76K | 2024 |
| BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATIONSCHOLARSHIPS | BISMARCK, ND | $76K | 2024 |