Private foundation · EIN 45-6547402 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $145K total, median $15K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$145K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ohio Wesleyan UniversityDelaware, OHGeneral support$55K
Baldwin Wallace CollegeBerea, OHGeneral support$55K
Magnificat High SchoolRocky River, OHGeneral support$15K
Wesleyan Senior Care Inc Attn Kristen JonesElyria, OHGeneral support$15K
Muskingum UniversityNew Concord, OHGeneral support$7,269

About this foundation

A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of PNC Bank Na Ttee, 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 A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $145K across 5 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does A Oren Merkle and Ruth C Merkle Foundation give?

Ohio (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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