Private foundation · EIN 77-6239582 · Mount Dora, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Merklin Fam 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: 4 grants paid, $120K total, median $28K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$120K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Montreat CollegeMontreat, NCGeneral Fund$50K
Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CAGeneral Fund$30K
Sterling College Office of AdvancemSterling, KSGeneral Fund$25K
Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CAGeneral Fund$15K

By state: North Carolina 1 · California 2 · Kansas 1

About this foundation

Merklin Fam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mount Dora, Florida, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Merklin Fam 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 Merklin Fam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $120K across 4 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Merklin Fam Foundation give?

North Carolina (1 grants), California (2 grants), Kansas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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