Sherry & Gerald Merfish Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sherry & Gerald Merfish Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $482,350 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $76,640. 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$482,350
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$76,640
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was down from $501,479 the year before.
52% of its 2024 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 | $501,479 | 21 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $482,350 | 29 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Sherry & Gerald Merfish 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 Sherry & Gerald Merfish Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $307,240 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $86,280 |
| Colorado | 3 | $61,650 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $180 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Area Women's Center | General funds | $76,640 |
| Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston | General funds | $70,500 |
| Boulder Jewish Community Center | General funds | $60,000 |
| New Leaders Council (NLC) | General funds | $53,780 |
| Jewish Federation-Greater Houston | General funds | $27,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General funds | $25,000 |
| National Partnership for Women & Families | General funds | $25,000 |
| Houston Jewish Community Foundation | General funds | $25,000 |
| Promise Village Academy LLC | General funds | $24,600 |
| Target Hunger | General funds | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General funds | $15,000 |
| The 19th News | General funds | $15,000 |
| Houston Isd Foundation | General funds | $5,500 |
| Congregation Emanu El | General funds | $5,000 |
| St John's School | General funds | $5,000 |
| University of Houston | General funds | $5,000 |
| Texas Civil Rights Project | General funds | $5,000 |
| J-Street Education Fund | General funds | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | General funds | $3,450 |
| Bbyo | General funds | $2,500 |
| Emery Wiener School | General funds | $2,000 |
| Evelyn's Park Conservancy | General funds | $2,000 |
| Museum of the Southern Jewish | General funds | $1,000 |
| Mankind Project USA | General funds | $1,000 |
| Congregation Har Hashem | General funds | $1,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Vail | General funds | $650 |
| Africa's Promise Village | General funds | $500 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | General funds | $180 |
| Temple Sinai | General funds | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Merfish
- Sheralyn M Merfish
- Brett M Merfish
- Beth M Merfish
Questions people ask
Does Sherry & Gerald Merfish Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sherry & Gerald Merfish Family Foundation give?
$482,350 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sherry & Gerald Merfish Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gerald Merfish (Co-Trustee), Sheralyn M Merfish (Co-Trustee), Brett M Merfish (Co-Trustee) and Beth M Merfish (Co-Trustee).
What does Sherry & Gerald Merfish Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and education.