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The Merwin Foundation is a private trust based in BLOOMINGTON, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Sharon A Merwin. It holds total assets of $5.4M. Annual income is reported at $735K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Virginia. According to available records, The Merwin Foundation has made 28 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $240K in 2020 to $395K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.3M distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $100K, with an average award of $71K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Illinois, New Jersey, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$60K
Average Grant
$60K
Largest Grant
$100K
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 Merwin Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 28 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, IL, NJ.
The Merwin Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 28 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $71K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $100K.
The Merwin Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Merwin Foundation is headquartered in BLOOMINGTON, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Merwin | PRES/SEC/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$435K
Total Assets
$5M
Fair Market Value
$5M
Net Worth
$5M
Grants Paid
$395K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$63K
Distribution Amount
$232K
Total Grants
28
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$71K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children'S Health DefenseTO AID THE CHARITY'S MISSION | Franklin Lakes, NJ | $100K | 2023 |
| Crystal Charity BallTO AID THE CHARITY'S MISSION | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Mccullough FundTO AID THE CHARITY'S MISSION | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Mclean County Museum Of HistoryTO AID THE MUSEUM'S MISSION | Bloomington, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Peace AcademyTO AID THE CHARITY'S MISSION | Fargo, ND | $25K | 2023 |
| Autism McleanTO AID THE CHARITY'S MISSION | Bloomington, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| The Unity ProjectTO AID THE CHARITY'S | Laguna Beach, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Liberty CouncelTO AID THE CHARITY'S MISSION | Orlando, FL | $100K | 2022 |
| Truth For Health FoundationTO AID THE CHARITY'S MISSION | Tuscan, AZ | $100K | 2022 |
| Parklands FoundationPRESERVING NATURAL LANDS | Normal, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| National Vaccine Information CenterTO AID THE CHARITY'S MISSION | Sterling, VA | $50K | 2022 |
| Feed MoreTO AID IN CHARITY'S MISSION` | Richmond, VA | $100K | 2020 |
| United Way Of Greater RichmondTO HELP THE COMMUNITY | Richmond, VA | $100K | 2020 |