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MERRILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

MERRILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Mission, KS, US
501(c)3
EIN
48-1088604
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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MERRILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Mission, KS, US
501(c)3
EIN
48-1088604
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Merrill Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $320,000 in grants to 37 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and only engages with nonprofits through invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$320K

2024
Grantees funded
37
Multi-year grantees
70%
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Total No. of Grants

24

Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Melanie Merrill Thompson
Board Member
F
Fred Merrill Jr
Board Member
M
Merrie Merrill Costello
Board Member

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.
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