Merlin Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Merlin Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Waltham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$32,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$599,977
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $26,000 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 | $26,000 | 10 | $399,263 |
| 2024 | $26,000 | 10 | $444,225 |
| 2025 | $32,000 | 10 | $599,977 |
How to apply
Merlin Charitable 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 Merlin Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $2,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder International | Womens healthcare overseas | $6,000 |
| Individual | Provide healthcare in war-torn nations | $4,000 |
| Individual | $4,000 | |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Mitigating effects of climate change | $4,000 |
| Malala Fund | World where every girl can learn and lead | $4,000 |
| Against Malaria Foundation | Purchase of bed nets for affected areas | $2,000 |
| Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights | Opposing minority voter discrimination | $2,000 |
| Individual | Sexual and reproductive health and education | $2,000 |
| Individual | Health improvement in asia and africa | $2,000 |
| Individual | Provide young people with sexual education | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret K Primak Officer
Questions people ask
Does Merlin Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Merlin Charitable Foundation give?
$32,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Merlin Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret K Primak Officer (Trustee).
What does Merlin Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and education.