AI Summary
OLIVER B MERLYN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $243.8K in total grants paid to 1 grantee in filing year 2025 and is focused on Foundations. It is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MERCY FLIGHT CENTRAL INC
Canandaigua, NY
$638.2K
46%
MERCY FLIGHT INC
Buffalo, NY
$32.9K
2%
Gainesville Fire Dept Inc
Gainesville, NY
$29.4K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 36 grantees
- 8 board & team members
- 13 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OLIVER B MERLYN FOUNDATION?
Yes. OLIVER B MERLYN FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does OLIVER B MERLYN FOUNDATION give?
OLIVER B MERLYN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are OLIVER B MERLYN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OLIVER B MERLYN FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OLIVER B MERLYN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, OLIVER B MERLYN FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $191 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OLIVER B MERLYN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, OLIVER B MERLYN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include MERCY FLIGHT CENTRAL INC, MERCY FLIGHT INC, and Gainesville Fire Dept Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OLIVER B MERLYN FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.