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ORVILLE D & RUTH A MERILLAT FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $7.5M in grants paid to 4 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; giving is relationship-based and by invitation only, and nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LENAWEE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
ADRIAN, MI
$19.9M
94%
Huntington University
Huntington, IN
$900K
4%
ADRIAN COLLEGE
ADRIAN, MI
$120K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$65K
Median 2nd year grant
$115K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 4 grantees
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- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ORVILLE D & RUTH A MERILLAT FOUNDATION?
No. ORVILLE D & RUTH A MERILLAT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ORVILLE D & RUTH A MERILLAT FOUNDATION give?
ORVILLE D & RUTH A MERILLAT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Indiana, and Colorado. 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 ORVILLE D & RUTH A MERILLAT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ORVILLE D & RUTH A MERILLAT FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $65 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ORVILLE D & RUTH A MERILLAT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, ORVILLE D & RUTH A MERILLAT FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $7.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ORVILLE D & RUTH A MERILLAT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ORVILLE D & RUTH A MERILLAT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include LENAWEE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, Huntington University, and ADRIAN COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ORVILLE D & RUTH A MERILLAT FOUNDATION?
ORVILLE D & RUTH A MERILLAT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.