Private foundation · EIN 23-7035116 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Sam & Bertha Merritt Memorial Trust 60758740

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: 2 grants paid, $155K total, median $77K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$155K
Median grant
$77K
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchBismarck, NDGeneral operating$77K
Bismarck State College FoundationBismarck, NDScholarships$77K

About this foundation

Sam & Bertha Merritt Memorial Trust 60758740 is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, administered in care of Trust Tax Services, tax-exempt since 1965. 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 Sam & Bertha Merritt Memorial Trust 60758740 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 Sam & Bertha Merritt Memorial Trust 60758740 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $155K across 2 grants, a median of $77K.

Where does Sam & Bertha Merritt Memorial Trust 60758740 give?

North Dakota (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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