Merkel Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Merkel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $153,425 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $65,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$153,425
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $168,058 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 | $188,499 | 10 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $168,058 | 7 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $153,425 | 7 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John B Turner 2431 E 61st St Ste 602, Tulsa, OK 74136-1243 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (918) 744-5222, jturner@firststuartcorp.com |
| What to submit | Letter detailing organization, purpose & amount & use of requested funds. Copy of 501(c)(3) letter. |
| Restrictions | Must be an organization described in IRS secs 501(c)(3) & 170(c)(2). |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 6 | $120,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $33,425 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | General fund | $65,000 |
| The Church of God International | General fund | $33,425 |
| The Salvation Army | General fund | $25,000 |
| O R U Golden Eagle Club Inc | General fund | $20,000 |
| Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Pencil Box Inc | General fund | $2,500 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John B Turner
- Jon R Stuart
- Bryant J Coffman
Questions people ask
Does Merkel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Merkel Family Foundation give?
$153,425 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Merkel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John B Turner (Trustee), Jon R Stuart (Trustee) and Bryant J Coffman (Trustee).