Merrill Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Merrill Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $975,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$975,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $417,395 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $225,800 | 2 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $417,395 | 3 | $7.7 million |
| 2025 | $975,000 | 5 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
Merrill Family Foundation Inc 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 Merrill Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 4 | $675,000 |
| New York | 1 | $300,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Suny Cobleskill Foundation | Scholrships | $300,000 |
| Turning Point Program | Affordable housing | $225,000 |
| Osu Foundation | Scholarships | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Affordable housing | $200,000 |
| Lifeworks Northwest | Mental health & addiction | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kay Merrill
- Lisa Sickler
- Lee Sickler
Questions people ask
Does Merrill Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Merrill Family Foundation Inc give?
$975,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Merrill Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kay Merrill (Secretary), Lisa Sickler (President) and Lee Sickler (Officer).
What does Merrill Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.