AI Summary
The Merrill Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means nonprofits interested in funding opportunities should seek warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation disbursed a total of $320K across 37 grantees.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WILSON TOURISM HUB INC
Wilson, KS
$290K
19%
MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION
Overland Park, KS
$219.7K
14%
COUNTRY CLUB CHRISTIAN CHURCH
KANSAS CITY, MO
$125.6K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MERRILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. MERRILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MERRILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
MERRILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. 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 MERRILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MERRILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MERRILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MERRILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $320 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MERRILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MERRILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include WILSON TOURISM HUB INC, MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION, and COUNTRY CLUB CHRISTIAN CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MERRILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
MERRILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.