How to apply
No prescribed form Contact: Fred Merrill Jr, 5400 Johnson Dr 373, Mission, Ks, 7346455310 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Tourism Hub IncWilson, KS | To help support the organization | $101K |
| Country Club Christian ChurchKansas City, MO | To help support the organization | $51K |
| Saint Lukes FoundationKansas City, MO | To help support the organization | $50K |
| Leawood Presbyterian ChurchLeawood, KS | To help support the organization | $41K |
| Kansas State AthleticsManhattan, KS | To help support the organization | $40K |
| Church of the ResurrectionLeawood, KS | To help support the organization | $30K |
| Youth FrontKansas City, KS | To help support the organization | $30K |
| Salvation ArmyKansas City, MO | To help support the organization | $25K |
| Rocky Ridge Music Center FoundationBoulder, CO | To help support the organization | $20K |
| Museum of Prairiefire FoundationOverland Park, KS | To help support the organization | $19K |
| Kansas State Alumni AssociationManhattan, KS | To help support the organization | $15K |
| The Kansas City SymphonyKansas City, MO | To help support the organization | $14K |
| Jdrf Kansas City ChapterKansas City, MO | To help support the organization | $13K |
| Kansas City ChoraleKansas City, MO | To help support the organization | $10K |
| Harvesters Community Food NetworkKansas City, MO | To help support the organization | $5,000 |
| Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX | To help support the organization | $3,000 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO | To help support the organization | $2,500 |
| Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas City, MO | To help support the organization | $2,500 |
| Nelson Gallery FoundationKansas City, MO | To help support the organization | $2,500 |
| Wayside WaifsKansas City, MO | To help support the organization | $2,500 |
| Kansas City PBSKansas City, MO | To help support the organization | $1,500 |
| Kansas Public RadioLawrence, KS | To help support the organization | $1,500 |
| Umkc FoundationKansas City, KS | To help support the organization | $1,500 |
| Pi Beta Phi FoundationTown Country, MO | To help support the organization | $1,000 |
| Kansas City Union StationKansas City, MO | To help support the organization | $1,000 |
By state: Kansas 9 · Missouri 14 · Colorado 1 · Texas 1
About this foundation
Merrill Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mission, Kansas, administered in care of Fred L Merrill, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Merrill Charitable Foundation 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 Merrill Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $482K across 25 grants, a median of $13K.
Where does Merrill Charitable Foundation give?
Kansas (9 grants), Missouri (14 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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