The Merrick Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Merrick Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,222 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$46,222
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$118,492
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2025 was up from $26,265 the year before.
91% 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 | $22,215 | 10 | $111,989 |
| 2024 | $26,265 | 11 | $128,617 |
| 2025 | $46,222 | 13 | $118,492 |
How to apply
| Contact | Terry Callanan 200 Industrial Highway, Ridley Park, PA 19078-1100 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 583-9640, terry@sure-power.com |
| What to submit | Request for charitable giving for children with one parent should be made in writing describing the reason for the request.The Merrick Family Foundation provides support and opportunities to children and young adults who have experienced unforeseen hardships in order to enhance their quality of life |
| Deadlines | No deadline |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Merrick Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $2,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $11,784 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $5,638 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Endowment Source | Critical support to children | $10,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| Numotion | Mobiity and independenc for handicapped | $5,638 |
| Emmanual Cancer Foundation | Pediatric cancer | $5,000 |
| 100 Black Men of Phila | Shaping leaders | $3,500 |
| Individual | $3,000 | |
| Ed Banes Memorial Scholarship Fund | Tuition assistance substance abuse youth athleti | $2,500 |
| Food for the Poor Jamica | Food for the Poor | $2,000 |
| Sandstone Care | Mental Health Treatment Center | $1,800 |
| Propel Kids Foundation | Educational assistance | $1,000 |
| City Team | Angel Event - Food insecurity | $1,000 |
| Delco Training Center | Help Forest Wheeler Fight Leukemia | $414 |
| Brandwine Youth Club | Soccer Registration for child with single parent | $370 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul J Merrick
- John A Merrick III
Questions people ask
Does The Merrick Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does The Merrick Family Foundation give?
$46,222 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Merrick Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul J Merrick (Trustee) and John A Merrick III (Trustee).
What does The Merrick Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.