THE JOHN MERCK FUNDClosed
Closed
Closed
This organization closed in 2022. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Research Triangle Institute
$3.7M
9%

MERCK FAMILY FUND
$1.9M
5%

THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND, INC.
$1.7M
4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOHN MERCK FUND?
No. THE JOHN MERCK FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOHN MERCK FUND give?
THE JOHN MERCK FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Vermont. 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 THE JOHN MERCK FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOHN MERCK FUND fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $53 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOHN MERCK FUND make each year?
In 2022, THE JOHN MERCK FUND awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOHN MERCK FUND fund recently?
In 2022, THE JOHN MERCK FUND awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include Research Triangle Institute, MERCK FAMILY FUND, and THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND, INC.. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOHN MERCK FUND?
THE JOHN MERCK FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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