AI Summary
The Merriman Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing support by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to establish connections for potential funding opportunities. Nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CELEBRATION COMMUNITY CHURCH
NAPLES, FL
$96.5K
17%
COLORADO FAMILIES FOR HANDS AND VOICES
Boulder, CO
$58K
10%

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF FREDERICK COUNTY MARYLAND INC
Frederick, MD
$30K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$1.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MERRIMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. MERRIMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MERRIMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
MERRIMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Florida, and Maryland. 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 MERRIMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MERRIMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,650. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MERRIMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MERRIMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $38 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MERRIMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MERRIMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CELEBRATION COMMUNITY CHURCH, COLORADO FAMILIES FOR HANDS AND VOICES, and THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF FREDERICK COUNTY MARYLAND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MERRIMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
MERRIMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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