Merkel Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Merkel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brookfield, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $20,078 and the largest $451,381. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$20,078
- Largest grant$451,381
- Assets$73.3 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
15% 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 | $2.0 million | 44 | $66.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 47 | $73.3 million |
How to apply
Merkel Foundation Inc 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 Merkel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 39 | $1.8 million |
| California | 1 | $451,381 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,117 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $30,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,131 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Brigades Inc | General operating support | $451,381 |
| Archdiocese of Milwaukee Inc (Catholic Stewardship Appeal) | General operating support | $401,187 |
| Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers | General operating support | $250,726 |
| Holy Apostles Catholic Parish | General operating support | $99,822 |
| Sheboygan Youth Sailing Club Inc | General operating support | $99,464 |
| St Dominic Parish | General operating support | $84,898 |
| Community of St Paul Inc | General operating support | $53,610 |
| Marquette University | General operating support | $50,194 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wi Inc | General operating support | $50,194 |
| Saint Francis de Sales Seminary (The Salesianum Trust) | Capital campaign | $50,194 |
| Catholic Memorial High School | General operating support | $49,732 |
| Nativity Jesuit Catholic School Academy | General operating support | $49,732 |
| Saint Francis de Sales Seminary | General operating support | $40,155 |
| Archdiocese of Milwaukee Inc (Combined Collections) | General operating support | $30,117 |
| World Craniofacial Foundation | General operating support | $30,117 |
| Nourish Farms Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| St Dominic Parish | General operating support | $30,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Notre Dame School of Milwaukee | General operating support | $29,947 |
| Messmer High School | General operating support | $25,004 |
| Dogsinvests Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Cathedral of St John the Evangelist | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Common Hope | General operating support | $20,131 |
| Santa Fe Communications Inc (Heart of the Nation) | General operating support | $20,078 |
| Family Resource Center of Sheboygan County Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Sheboygan County Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Open Door Cafe (The Cathedral of St John the Evangelist) | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Project Angel Hugs | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Sheboygan Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army Sheboygan | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Focus on the Family | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Food Allergy Research & Education Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lakeshore Community Health Care | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Academy of Science | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Sheboygan County Historical Society & Museum | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Sherman Phoenix Foundation Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol L Garces
- Sandra J Benz
- Randy T Benz
- Carlos M Garces
Questions people ask
Does Merkel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Merkel Foundation Inc give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $20,078.
Who runs Merkel Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol L Garces (President/Director), Sandra J Benz (Vice President/Secretary/Director), Randy T Benz (Vice President/Treasurer/Director) and Carlos M Garces (Vice President/Director).
What does Merkel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.