Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $512,500 and the largest $960,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$512,500
- Largest grant$960,000
- Assets$35.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $960,000 | 1 | $38.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 2 | $20.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 2 | $35.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Merriman Charitable Foundation 3975 Newport Ln, Boulder, CO 80304 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (914) 260-0516, larrybolder@outlook.com |
| What to submit | Any form is permissable |
What Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $960,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount S | Treatment & research of fatigue | $960,000 |
| Miami University College of Enginee | Technical research | $65,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dwight A Merriman
- Larry Bolder
- Jason Merriman
Questions people ask
Does Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $512,500.
Who runs Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dwight A Merriman (President & CEO), Larry Bolder (Treasurer & CFO) and Jason Merriman (Secretary).
What does Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.