Private foundation · EIN 01-6021084 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Marjorie & Rufus Bond Benevolent Tr C/O Merrill Trust Co Ttee

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $96K total, median $9,562.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$96K
Median grant
$9,562
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Morrill Baptist ChurchMorrill, MEUnrestricted general$19K
Getchell Street Baptist ChurchWaterville, MEUnrestricted general$19K
The Maine Children's HomeWaterville, MEUnrestricted general$9,562
Skills IncSt Albans, MEUnrestricted general$9,562
Waterville Area YMCAWaterville, MEUnrestricted general$9,562
Maine General Medical CenterAugusta, MEUnrestricted general$9,562
The Salvation ArmyWest Nyack, NYUnrestricted general$9,562
Humane Society Waterville AreaWaterville, MEUnrestricted general$9,562

By state: Maine 7 · New York 1

About this foundation

Marjorie & Rufus Bond Benevolent Tr C/O Merrill Trust Co Ttee is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Chester W Sterczek, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Marjorie & Rufus Bond Benevolent Tr C/O Merrill Trust Co Ttee accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Marjorie & Rufus Bond Benevolent Tr C/O Merrill Trust Co Ttee give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $96K across 8 grants, a median of $9,562.

Where does Marjorie & Rufus Bond Benevolent Tr C/O Merrill Trust Co Ttee give?

Maine (7 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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