James Merrill House Foundation
AI Summary
The James Merrill House Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in grantmaking by invitation only, focusing on relationship-based partnerships rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $26,000 in grants to one grantee. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The James Merrill House Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the section 501(c)(3). The Corporation was formed to raise and receive money to establish, maintain, and as appropriate, expend funds from an endowment to further the legacy of James Merrill, one of America's great poets, to preserve the national historic landmark that was Merrill's residence at 107 Water Street, Stonington, Connecticut and its contents (the "James Merrill House") and to create and promote programs related to James Merrill and/or to the James Merrill House.
Cause Areas
1
Historical activities
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Stonington Village Improvement Assoc Inc
$26K
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to James Merrill House Foundation?
No. James Merrill House Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does James Merrill House Foundation give?
James Merrill House Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut. 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 James Merrill House Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from James Merrill House Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $26 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does James Merrill House Foundation make each year?
In 2024, James Merrill House Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $26 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did James Merrill House Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, James Merrill House Foundation awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Stonington Village Improvement Assoc Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to James Merrill House Foundation?
James Merrill House Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.