Merrill Schneider Foundation
Accepts applications
Merrill Schneider Foundation is a private foundation in Driggs, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $178,200 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$178,200
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was up from $171,930 the year before.
2% 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 | $177,480 | 50 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $171,930 | 50 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $178,200 | 49 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Merrill Schneider PO Box 440, Driggs, ID 83422 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 997-9371 |
| What to submit | Brief less than 1 page letter. No supporting documents. |
| Restrictions | Grants only made to 501c3 charities |
What Merrill Schneider Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $55,750 |
| Oregon | 10 | $34,750 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $12,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 3 | $9,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $8,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $6,250 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $6,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $4,750 |
| California | 2 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Partnership Fund | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Old Friends Inc | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| The Jewish Agency for Israel | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Comm Foundation of Teton County | Support Programs | $8,000 |
| New Avenues for Youth | Support Programs | $7,500 |
| Hope for Ukraine Inc | Support Programs | $6,000 |
| United Help Ukraine Inc | Support Programs | $6,000 |
| Teleosis Foundation | Support Programs | $6,000 |
| Chabad of Northeast Portland | Support Programs | $5,000 |
| Holt International Children s Servi | Support Programs | $5,000 |
| American Friends Latet Humanitarian | Support Programs | $5,000 |
| Parsa | Support Programs | $3,750 |
| The Against Malaria Foundation | Support Programs | $3,750 |
| Helen Keller International | Support Programs | $3,750 |
| Partners in Health | Support Programs | $3,750 |
| Globus Relief | Support Programs | $3,750 |
| Rotary Foundation of Rotary Interna | Support Programs | $3,700 |
| Jackson Hole Jewish Community | Support Programs | $2,500 |
| Medic Mobile Inc | Support Programs | $2,500 |
| Path | Support Programs | $2,500 |
| Great Mountain Zen Center | Support Programs | $2,500 |
| Palestinian Childrens Relief Fund | Support Programs | $2,500 |
| Touched by Suicide North Texas | Support Programs | $2,000 |
| The Global Hunger Project | Support Programs | $2,000 |
| The Little Baby Face Foundation | Support Programs | $2,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | Support Programs | $2,000 |
| Association for India s Development | Support Programs | $2,000 |
| Hope for Haiti s Children Ministrie | Support Programs | $2,000 |
| Sewa International Inc | Support Programs | $2,000 |
| AMREF Health Africa Inc | Support Programs | $2,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Research Institute | Support Programs | $2,000 |
| MEET International Inc | Support Programs | $2,000 |
| Oregon Lawyer Assistance Foundation | Support Programs | $1,500 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | Support Programs | $1,500 |
| Jewish Family and Child Services | Support Programs | $1,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Portland | Support Programs | $1,250 |
| D Tree International Inc | Support Programs | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Merrill Schneider
Questions people ask
Does Merrill Schneider Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Merrill Schneider Foundation give?
$178,200 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Merrill Schneider Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Merrill Schneider (Director President Secretary Treasurer).
What does Merrill Schneider Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and youth programs.