Helen S and Merrill L Bank Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Helen S and Merrill L Bank Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $577,090 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $130,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$577,090
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $172,746 the year before.
43% of its 2024 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 | $172,746 | 26 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $577,090 | 42 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
Helen S and Merrill L Bank 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 Helen S and Merrill L Bank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $221,250 |
| Florida | 10 | $126,790 |
| Maryland | 12 | $113,050 |
| New York | 2 | $38,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $28,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $22,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vail Health Foundation | Support | $130,000 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Institu | Support | $55,000 |
| Individual | Support | $47,290 |
| Raymond Kravis Cent for Performing | Support | $30,000 |
| Individual | Support | $25,000 |
| New England Baptist Hospital | Support | $20,000 |
| Baltimore Outreach Services | Support | $19,000 |
| GBMC | Support | $18,000 |
| Garrison Forest School | Support | $18,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach Cou | Support | $15,000 |
| Baltimore County Humane Society | Support | $13,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Colorado Fdn | Support | $13,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Support | $13,000 |
| Individual | Support | $12,000 |
| Linden Hall School | Support | $10,000 |
| University of New Hampshire Marine | Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support | $10,000 |
| Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival | Support | $10,000 |
| The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore | Support | $8,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of S E and N FL | Support | $8,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | Support | $8,000 |
| Everyman Theatre | Support | $8,000 |
| Denver Dumb Friends | Support | $7,000 |
| Humane Colorado | Support | $6,000 |
| Bucknell University | Support | $6,000 |
| Lehigh University | Support | $6,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Palm Beac | Support | $5,000 |
| Univ of Calif College of Bio Studie | Support | $5,000 |
| University of Maryland Medical Syst | Support | $5,000 |
| Brown University | Support | $5,000 |
| The House of Ruth | Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support | $5,000 |
| Weta | Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Maryland Inc | Support | $3,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Support | $3,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Support | $2,000 |
| United Way | Support | $2,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Support | $1,500 |
| American Diabetes Assoc | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Penny Bank
- Herbert M Bank
Questions people ask
Does Helen S and Merrill L Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helen S and Merrill L Bank Foundation give?
$577,090 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Helen S and Merrill L Bank Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Penny Bank (Trustee) and Herbert M Bank (Trustee).
What does Helen S and Merrill L Bank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.