Private foundation · EIN 23-7066845 · Kansas City, Missouri · Education

Catherin V Merrill Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $113K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $440K total, median $113K. 50% of grants stayed in Missouri. Stated restrictions: Greater kansas city area

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$440K
Median grant
$113K
Stays in MO
50%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$13M

How to apply

Letter detailing need and reason for contribution Contact: Christine Demarea, 4801 Main Street Suite 1000, Kansas City, Mo, 8169838186 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Greater kansas city area

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Don Bosco CentersKansas City, MOCharitable uses of the organization$140K
Benedictine CollegeAtchison, KSCharitable uses of the organization$125K
Rockhurst University ScholarshipKansas City, MOCharitable uses of the organization$100K
St Michael the ArchangelOverland Park, KSCharitable uses of the organization$75K

By state: Missouri 2 · Kansas 2

About this foundation

Catherin V Merrill Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, administered in care of Charles Wheeler, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Catherin V Merrill Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter detailing need and reason for contribution Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Catherin V Merrill Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $440K across 4 grants, a median of $113K.

Where does Catherin V Merrill Foundation give?

Missouri (2 grants), Kansas (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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