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The Merrill Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in MCLEAN, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. The principal officer is Sharon Berman. It holds total assets of $42.2M. Annual income is reported at $19.4M. Total assets have grown from $13.8M in 2011 to $42.2M in 2024. 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 2015 to 2024. According to available records, The Merrill Foundation Inc. has made 3 grants totaling $12.7M, with a median grant of $4.6M. Annual giving has grown from $3.4M in 2020 to $4.6M in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $4.7M distributed across 1 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3.4M to $4.7M, with an average award of $4.2M. Grant recipients are concentrated in Virginia. 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.
The Merrill Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA.
The Merrill Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $12.7M across 3 grants. The median grant size is $4.6M, with an average of $4.2M. Individual grants have ranged from $3.4M to $4.7M.
The Merrill Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Merrill Foundation Inc. is headquartered in MCLEAN, VA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Merrill Williams | DIRECTOR | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Douglas Merrill | DIRECTOR | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Nancy Merrill | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$42.2M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$42.2M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
3
Total Giving
$12.7M
Average Grant
$4.2M
Median Grant
$4.6M
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$4.6M
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Statement AttachedSEE STATEMENT ATTACHED | Mclean, VA | $4.6M | 2022 |