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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Merchantz Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $850,000 in grants to nine grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$850K
2024
Grantees funded
9
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
W
William Merchantz
Board Member
C
Cathy Merchantz
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MERCHANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. MERCHANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MERCHANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
MERCHANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and Oklahoma. 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 MERCHANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MERCHANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MERCHANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MERCHANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $850 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MERCHANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MERCHANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include CAPITOL MINISTRIES, MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE, and ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MERCHANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION?
MERCHANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.