AI Summary
The Merriman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. With a total of $3.9 million awarded to 76 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PEMBROKE HILL SCHOOL
$5.1M
26%
SAINT LUKE'S FOUNDATION
$1.4M
7%
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$1.3M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
37
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MERRIMAN FOUNDATION?
No. MERRIMAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MERRIMAN FOUNDATION give?
MERRIMAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Texas, and Kansas. 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 MERRIMAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MERRIMAN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MERRIMAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MERRIMAN FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MERRIMAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MERRIMAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include PEMBROKE HILL SCHOOL, SAINT LUKE'S FOUNDATION, and CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MERRIMAN FOUNDATION?
MERRIMAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.