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Sherry & Gerald Merfish Family Foundation is a private trust based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Gerald Merfish. It holds total assets of $5.5M. Annual income is reported at $787K. Total assets have grown from $2.2M in 2014 to $5.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Louisiana. According to available records, Sherry & Gerald Merfish Family Foundation has made 36 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $470K in 2020 to $841K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $400K, with an average award of $36K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, District of Columbia, Colorado, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$176K
Largest Grant
$1.5M
Based on 12 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.
Sherry & Gerald Merfish Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, DC, CO.
Sherry & Gerald Merfish Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 36 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $36K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $400K.
Sherry & Gerald Merfish Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sherry & Gerald Merfish Family Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Merfish | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sheralyn M Merfish | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brett M Merfish | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Beth M Merfish | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$533K
Total Assets
$5.8M
Fair Market Value
$6.9M
Net Worth
$5.8M
Grants Paid
$501K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$195K
Distribution Amount
$333K
Total: $2.9M
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$36K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebenezer Baptist ChurchGENERAL FUNDS | Houston, TX | $100 | 2020 |
| Houston Area Women'S CenterGENERAL FUNDS | Houston, TX | $150K | 2022 |
| New Leaders Council (Nlc)GENERAL FUNDS | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center Of HoustonGENERAL FUNDS | Houston, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Congregation Emanu ElGENERAL FUNDS | Houston, TX | $43K | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation-Greater HoustonGENERAL FUNDS | Houston, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Privilege To ServeGENERAL FUNDS | Hoboken, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Liberate African Children FoundationGENERAL FUNDS | Arusha | $10K | 2022 |
| Boulder Jewish Community CenterGENERAL FUNDS | Boulder, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Malia Nieta FoundationGENERAL FUNDS | Bellaire, TX | $8K | 2022 |
| Houston Isd FoundationGENERAL FUNDS | Houston, TX | $6K | 2022 |
| Promise Village Academy LlcGENERAL FUNDS | Bellaire, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Son Of A SaintGENERAL FUNDS | Metairie, LA | $3K | 2022 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior CareGENERAL FUNDS | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Congregation B'Nai VailGENERAL FUNDS | Vail, CO | $650 | 2022 |
| Jewish Community CenterGENERAL FUNDS | Houston, TX | $400K | 2020 |
| Greene Family CampGENERAL FUNDS | Bruceville, TX | $15K | 2020 |
| 19th NewsGENERAL FUNDS | Austin, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| United Way Of Greater HoustonGENERAL FUNDS | Houston, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| Congregation Beth IsraelGENERAL FUNDS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2020 |