Merryman Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Merryman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Evington, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$79,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $80,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73,500 | 32 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 33 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $79,000 | 33 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Merryman Charitable 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 Merryman Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 31 | $75,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Foundation | General operations | $20,000 |
| Lynchburg Community Trust | General operations | $5,000 |
| Liberty University | General operations | $5,000 |
| Academy Center of the Arts | General operations | $3,000 |
| CVCC | General operations | $3,000 |
| Rustburg Fire Department | General operations | $3,000 |
| Skelton 4H Educational Center | General operations | $2,500 |
| The National D-Day Memorial | General operations | $2,500 |
| V-Com | General operations | $2,500 |
| Rutgers University | General operations | $2,500 |
| Campbell County Education Foundatio | General operations | $2,000 |
| Casa of Central Virginia | General operations | $2,000 |
| Harmony Daycare | General operations | $2,000 |
| Human Kind | General operations | $2,000 |
| Lynchburg City School Education Fnd | General operations | $2,000 |
| Rustburg United Methodist Church | General operations | $2,000 |
| Zion Methodist Church | General operations | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operations | $1,500 |
| Beacon of Hope | General operations | $1,500 |
| Holiday Lake 4-H Center | General operations | $1,500 |
| Appomattox FFA | General operations | $1,500 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | General operations | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lynchburg | General operations | $1,000 |
| Campbell County Historical Society | General operations | $1,000 |
| Fellowhip of Christian Athletes | General operations | $1,000 |
| Greater Lynchburg Habitat Humanity | General operations | $1,000 |
| Lynchburg Daily Bread | General operations | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General operations | $1,000 |
| YWCA - Womens Shelter | General operations | $1,000 |
| Campbell County Literacy Program | General operations | $500 |
| Campbell County Social Services | General operations | $500 |
| Centra Hospice | General operations | $500 |
| Chatham Hall | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Floyd Merryman
- Patricia Merryman
Questions people ask
Does Merryman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Merryman Charitable Foundation give?
$79,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Merryman Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Floyd Merryman (Trustee) and Patricia Merryman (Trustee).
What does Merryman Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.