Merkin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Merkin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Marina del Rey, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $9.2 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 and the largest $5.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$9.2 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$5.6 million
- Assets$310 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2023 was down from $11.7 million the year before.
36% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $11.7 million | 17 | $269 million |
| 2023 | $9.2 million | 14 | $310 million |
How to apply
Merkin Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Merkin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $7.2 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $2.0 million |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milken Institute | Education | $5.6 million |
| Johns Hopkins University | Medical research | $2.0 million |
| University of California - San Diego | Education | $500,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Education | $400,000 |
| The Maven Project | Telehealth | $300,000 |
| Regents of the University of Ca | Education | $150,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Medical and cancer research | $60,000 |
| Los Angeles Ballet | Arts & educationarts & education | $50,000 |
| The Harold & Carole Pump Foundation | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Kyles Family Foundation | Teach life skills | $25,000 |
| The Anderson Family Foundation | Education | $15,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Medical research | $10,000 |
| United Friends of the Children | Foster youth support | $10,000 |
| The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation | Medical research | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Merkin
- Anne Wymer
Questions people ask
Does Merkin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Merkin Family Foundation give?
$9.2 million in tax year 2023, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs Merkin Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Richard Merkin (President) and Anne Wymer (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Merkin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.