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Also known as: C/O SHANNON NAGAMINE
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The Merrell Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Shannon Nagamine. It holds total assets of $742K. Annual income is reported at $93K. 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 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, The Merrell Family Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $487K, with a median grant of $29K. The foundation has distributed between $96K and $196K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $196K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $39K, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Washington. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$26K
Average Grant
$24K
Largest Grant
$38K
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.
The Merrell Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA.
The Merrell Family Foundation has distributed a total of $487K across 20 grants. The median grant size is $29K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $39K.
The Merrell Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Merrell Family Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Nagamine | DIRECTOR | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Jennifer Witter Lerch | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Witter | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Witter O'Leary | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$742K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$646K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$487K
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$29K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$38K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary'S PlaceGENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $38K | 2023 |
| Jubilee Women'S CenterGENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $38K | 2023 |
| Food LifelineGENERAL FUND | Shoreline, WA | $17K | 2023 |
| Cocoon HouseGENERAL FUND | Everett, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Kuow-Puget Sound Public RadioGENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $120 | 2023 |
| Boyer Children'S ClinicGENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $6K | 2020 |