Paul & Irene Buehner and Joan B Merrill Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Paul & Irene Buehner and Joan B Merrill Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lahaina, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $7,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$907,992
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $37,200 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,150 | 8 | $729,891 |
| 2024 | $37,200 | 8 | $731,164 |
| 2025 | $20,500 | 4 | $907,992 |
How to apply
| Contact | Joan B Merrill 50 Puu Anoano Street 1201, Lahaina, HI 96761 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 667-6608, mauisun1201@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Applications must be submitted in writing and must contain certification of irc 501(c)(3) status. |
| Deadlines | Not specified |
| Restrictions | Discretionary |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $13,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Help Hope Live | Support svcs - catastrophic injuries | $7,000 |
| Help Hope Live | Support svcs - catastrophic injuries | $6,000 |
| Teton Regional Land Trust | Preserve ag lands, fish & wildlife | $5,000 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Highland 26 Ward | Support proselytizing mission abroad | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan B Merrill
- Taylor Merrill
- Scott B Merrill
Questions people ask
Does Paul & Irene Buehner and Joan B Merrill Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Not specified.
How much does Paul & Irene Buehner and Joan B Merrill Family Foundation give?
$20,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Paul & Irene Buehner and Joan B Merrill Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan B Merrill (Officer/Dir.), Taylor Merrill (Director) and Scott B Merrill (Director).