The Merrick Foundation
Accepts applications
The Merrick Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $451,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $79,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$451,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$79,000
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $421,000 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $421,000 | 38 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $451,000 | 40 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Foundation Management Inc 1024 E Britton Rd 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73131-2001 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 755-5571, kblakley@fmiokc.com |
| What to submit | Online grant application at: fmiokc.com/clients/merrick |
| Deadlines | July 5 / october 11 |
| Restrictions | See annual report and grant application at fmiokc.com/clients/merrick |
What The Merrick Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 31 | $433,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | OU Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences Mental Health Support/Discretionary Grant | $79,000 |
| Osu Foundation | World Mental Health Day 2024 | $75,000 |
| Charles B Goddard Center for the VI | Goddard Center capital campaign remodel and renovation | $75,000 |
| Mid-America Christian University | Scraper Counseling Center "Do Greater" Outreach | $75,000 |
| Omrf | Stephen M Prescott Endowment Fund for the Best and the Brightest | $51,000 |
| Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma | Shelter and advocacy program | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Cent | Ardmore Bridges Initiative | $10,000 |
| Possibilities Inc | Discretionary grants | $9,000 |
| Grace Center of Southern Ok Inc | Day Center Case Management | $5,000 |
| Christ Church Episcopal | Discretionary Grant | $4,000 |
| Southeastern Foundation Inc | Discretionary Grant | $4,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation | Discretionary Grant | $4,000 |
| Guts Church | Discretionary Grant | $4,000 |
| Community Youth Services | Discretionary Grant | $4,000 |
| Apostolic Network of Global Awakeni | Discretionary Grant | $4,000 |
| American Lebanese Syrian Associated | Discretionary Grant | $4,000 |
| Southern Oklahoma Ambulance Service | Discretionary Grant | $3,000 |
| Because We Care Philanthropy Inc | Discretionary Grant | $3,000 |
| Casady School | Discretionary Grant | $2,500 |
| Transformation Church | Discretionary Grant | $2,000 |
| Vine Community Church | Discretionary Grant | $2,000 |
| Wings Special Needs Community | Discretionary Grant | $2,000 |
| The Dragonfly Home | Discretionary Grant | $2,000 |
| Remerge | Discretionary Grant | $2,000 |
| Faithworks of the Inner City Inc | Discretionary Grant | $2,000 |
| Travelin Tigers Fund Inc | Discretionary Grant | $1,000 |
| Spero Project | Discretionary Grant | $1,000 |
| Centenary College | Discretionary Grant | $1,000 |
| Kids Across America | Discretionary Grant | $1,000 |
| Because Baseball | Discretionary Grant | $1,000 |
| Nichols Hills Parks Inc | Discretionary Grant | $1,000 |
| Elijah List Ministries Inc | Discretionary Grant | $1,000 |
| Warriors Rest Foundation | Discretionary Grant | $1,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Discretionary Grant | $1,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Discretionary Grant | $1,000 |
| Cross and Crown Mission Inc | Discretionary Grant | $750 |
| Infant Crisis Services | Discretionary Grant | $750 |
| The Homeless Alliance Inc | Discretionary Grant | $750 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma | Discretionary Grant | $750 |
| Magdalene House Okc | Discretionary Grant | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald S Buchanan
- Valda M Buchanan
- Asher Coe
- Charles R Coe Jr
- Clay Coe
- Merrick Fitzgerald
- Ross M Coe
- Ryan Coe
- Ward I Coe
- Gwen Gaines
- Merrick McSwiggan
- Frank W Merrick
- Robert Merrick
- Jonathan Merrick
- Ward S Merrick III
Questions people ask
Does The Merrick Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 5 / october 11.
How much does The Merrick Foundation give?
$451,000 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Merrick Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gerald S Buchanan (Trustee), Valda M Buchanan (Secretary), Asher Coe (Trustee) and Charles R Coe Jr (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Merrick Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.