Ruth & William Merkey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ruth & William Merkey Foundation is a private foundation in Plymouth, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $183,525 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,100 and the largest $25,663. 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$183,525
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,100
- Largest grant$25,663
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $160,503 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $160,503 | 30 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $183,525 | 30 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Ruth & William Merkey 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 Ruth & William Merkey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 12 | $91,017 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $19,008 |
| New York | 3 | $16,800 |
| Colorado | 2 | $12,800 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,650 |
| Maryland | 1 | $9,200 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,200 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,200 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sisters of St Francis of the Holy Cross | Charitable | $25,663 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Charitable | $13,808 |
| New Community Clinic | Charitable | $9,838 |
| New Zoo | Charitable | $9,808 |
| Pauls Pantry | Charitalbe | $9,808 |
| Friends of Kowak | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Charitable | $9,200 |
| Project Hope | Charitalbe | $9,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $7,200 |
| Salvation Army of Brown County | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Salvatorian Mission Warehouse | Charitable | $6,500 |
| House of Hope | Charitable | $5,300 |
| Benedictine Mission House | Charitable | $5,200 |
| Crosier Brothers and Fathers | Charitable | $5,200 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Charitable | $5,200 |
| Adopt-A-Native-Elder | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Xavier Society for the Blind | Charitable | $5,000 |
| HSHS St Vincentst Mary's Hospital | Charitable | $4,600 |
| Salesian Missions | Charitable | $4,600 |
| Rushes Wilderness Foundation | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Franciscan Missions | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Community Bible Study International N Africa | Charitable | $3,300 |
| Living Faith Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Sacred Heart Southern Mission | Charitalbe | $3,000 |
| St Agnes Neighborhood Outreach | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Catholic Foundation | Charitable | $2,400 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Charitable | $1,650 |
| Ewtn | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Holy Cross Family Ministries | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Unbound | Charitable | $650 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Boss
- Helen Fisher
- Sr Rose Jochman
- Kathy Rolling
Questions people ask
Does Ruth & William Merkey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth & William Merkey Foundation give?
$183,525 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,100.
Who runs Ruth & William Merkey Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda Boss (Director/President/Treas), Helen Fisher (Director/Secretary), Sr Rose Jochman (Director) and Kathy Rolling (Director/Vice-President).
What does Ruth & William Merkey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and health.