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MERWIN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $398.5K in total grants paid to 10 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PENN STATE BEHREND CAMPUS MINISTRY
ERIE, PA
$390K
10%
Erie Philharmonic Inc
Erie, PA
$315K
8%

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NW PA INC
ERIE, PA
$310K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 41 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 13 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MERWIN FOUNDATION?
No. MERWIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MERWIN FOUNDATION give?
MERWIN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Nevada. 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 MERWIN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MERWIN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MERWIN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MERWIN FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $399 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MERWIN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MERWIN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include PENN STATE BEHREND CAMPUS MINISTRY, Erie Philharmonic Inc, and SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NW PA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MERWIN FOUNDATION?
MERWIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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