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The MERLIN FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives in Montana, Oregon, and Hawaii, having disbursed a total of $363K across 71 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with MERLIN FOUNDATION INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATION
$105K
7%

CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
$70K
4%

MISSOULA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$59K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
46
Median 1st year grant
$3.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$4.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MERLIN FOUNDATION INC?
No. MERLIN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MERLIN FOUNDATION INC give?
MERLIN FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Montana, Oregon, and Hawaii. 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 MERLIN FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MERLIN FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MERLIN FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, MERLIN FOUNDATION INC awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $363 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MERLIN FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, MERLIN FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATION, CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION, and MISSOULA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MERLIN FOUNDATION INC?
MERLIN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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