Merrick Foundation
Accepts applications
Merrick Foundation is a private foundation in Amarillo, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $512,250 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$512,250
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$18,214
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $496,000 the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $534,500 | 30 | $112,223 |
| 2024 | $496,000 | 26 | $38,443 |
| 2025 | $512,250 | 17 | $18,214 |
How to apply
| Contact | Noelle Kilgore Executive Director 1005 S Polk Street, Amarillo, TX 79101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (806) 350-5515 |
| What to submit | Applications should state the use of the requested grant and include a copy of the organization's tax exemption letter and tax id number. |
| Deadlines | There are no deadlines for submission of grant requests. |
| Restrictions | Grant recipients will be limited to 501(c)(3) organizations. Organizations supporting the health and well-being of domesticated animals located within the united states will be given foremost consideration. |
What Merrick Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $312,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $125,700 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $22,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $17,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $350 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guyon Sanders Resource Center | Operations | $125,000 |
| Mile High Education Services | Operations | $120,000 |
| X O Marriage | Operations | $55,000 |
| Hope Choice | Operations | $40,000 |
| Heal the City | Operations | $30,000 |
| Reaching Souls International | Operations | $30,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Operations | $22,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Operations | $20,000 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | Operations | $17,000 |
| Bethesda Outreach Center | Operations | $15,000 |
| Amarillo Children's Home | Operations | $10,000 |
| Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls | Operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Operations | $7,000 |
| Compassion International | Operations | $5,700 |
| Joyce Meyers Ministries | Operations | $5,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Operations | $350 |
| Christian Broadcasting Network | Opeations | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Susie Merrick
- Teel Merrick
- Noelle Kilgore
- Tyler Merrick
Questions people ask
Does Merrick Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no deadlines for submission of grant requests.
How much does Merrick Foundation give?
$512,250 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs Merrick Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susie Merrick (President/Treasurer/Director), Teel Merrick (Vice President/Secretary/Director), Noelle Kilgore (Director) and Tyler Merrick (Director).
What does Merrick Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and faith communities.