The Merritt Charitable Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Merritt Charitable Fund Inc is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $171,622 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$171,622
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,254 the year before.
64% 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 | $107,411 | 11 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $46,254 | 6 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $171,622 | 11 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
The Merritt Charitable Fund Inc 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 The Merritt Charitable Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $66,349 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,053 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,220 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miriam S Kitchen Washington | To feed the homeless in dc | $25,000 |
| Thrive for Life Prison Project Inc | To create opportunities for incarcerated | $25,000 |
| Facets Cares Inc | To help those in poverty in fairfax va | $20,600 |
| The Lamb Center | Homeless service in fairfax, virginia | $20,580 |
| Home Stretch Va | Empowering families experiencing homelessness to rebuild lives | $20,020 |
| Mark Garwood Scholarship Fund | Provides educational scholarships and support for individuals in long-term sobriety | $20,000 |
| Oxford House Inc | To provide, through a network of affiliated houses, sober, safe, and affordable housing for recovering addicts and alcoholics. | $10,220 |
| Luther Jackson Middle | To support educational institution | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army South | Programs address hunger, homelessness, and addiction. | $10,000 |
| Cloverleaf Equine Center | Provides equine-assisted activities for children and adults with disabilities in an an inclusive, community setting. | $5,149 |
| Central Union Mission | Practical care and real opportunity to people rebuilding their lives. | $5,053 |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa Schaal
- Christin Soly
- David M Klaassen
- Lindsey Klaassen
- Martha Haverkamp
- Barbara Jane Merritt
Questions people ask
Does The Merritt Charitable Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Merritt Charitable Fund Inc give?
$171,622 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Merritt Charitable Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Teresa Schaal (President), Christin Soly (Vice President), David M Klaassen (Treasurer) and Lindsey Klaassen (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Merritt Charitable Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, human services and education.