Merrick Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Merrick Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $555,500 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$555,500
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was down from $578,500 the year before.
39% 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 | $578,500 | 41 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $555,500 | 39 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Merrick Family 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 Merrick Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 21 | $235,300 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $105,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $51,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $40,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $8,000 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seton Lasalle Catholic High School | General support | $100,000 |
| Impact Investing Charitable Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities - Dallas | General support | $40,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory | General support | $40,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | General support | $35,000 |
| The Network | General support | $35,000 |
| Search Ministries | General support | $25,000 |
| Park Cities Presbyterian Church | General support | $20,500 |
| Global Horizionsfuture Hope | General support | $20,000 |
| JH Ranch | General support | $20,000 |
| St Rita Catholic Community | Unrestricted grant | $18,000 |
| Act Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Cistercian Preparatory School | Educational support | $15,000 |
| Council for Life | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| The University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce Foundation | Educational support | $10,000 |
| University of Austin | General support | $10,000 |
| Younglife | Christian youth program | $10,000 |
| The Brothers of the Christian Schools | General support | $8,000 |
| Thrive Women's Clinic | General support | $6,500 |
| Uva Fund | General support | $6,000 |
| Conservative Roundtable of Texas | The education of business and civic leaders about the economic, political and public policy opportunities and challenges facing the state of texas. | $5,000 |
| Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart | General support | $5,000 |
| Human Trafficking Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Mercy Street Dallas | General support | $5,000 |
| Providence Christian School | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of North Texas | General support | $5,000 |
| The Colson Center | General support | $5,000 |
| West Dallas Community School | General support | $3,800 |
| Sisters of Mercy | General support | $3,000 |
| Behind Every Door Ministries | General support | $2,500 |
| Prager Universtiy Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| World Vision | General support | $2,000 |
| Equipnet | General support | $1,500 |
| North Georgia Christian Camp | General support | $1,200 |
| Crossworld | General support | $1,000 |
| If Gathering | General support | $1,000 |
| One Hundred Shares - Dallas Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army Women's Auxillary | General support | $1,000 |
| Woodall Rogers Park Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas A Merrick
- Leslie T Merrick
Questions people ask
Does Merrick Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Merrick Family Foundation give?
$555,500 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Merrick Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicholas A Merrick (President) and Leslie T Merrick (Secretary).
What does Merrick Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.