Arthur H Merry & Ernest B Merry Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAugusta, Georgia · EIN 82-2050931 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ARTHUR ERNEST MERRY FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 2919 SUSSEX DRIVE, AUGUSTA GA 30909 |
| Phone | 7067387976 |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORM REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DISCRETIONARY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Rescue Mission | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $9,000 |
| Young Life of Augusta | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $9,000 |
| Easter Seals of East Georgia | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $7,000 |
| Broad Street Ministry | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $7,000 |
| Christ Community Health Services Inc | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $7,000 |
| Covenant Care Services Inc | Macon, GA | General assistance | $7,000 |
| Augusta Care Pregnancy Center | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Augusta | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $6,000 |
| Augusta Technical College | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Apparo Academy | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Tuttle Newton Home | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $4,000 |
| Family Promise of Augusta | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $3,000 |
| Heritage Academy | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics of Georgia | Norcross, GA | General assistance | $2,500 |
| Rise Augusta | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $2,000 |
| K9 Navigators Assist Dogs Inc | Baltimore, MD | General assistance | $2,000 |
| Jessye Norman School of the Arts | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $1,500 |
| Augusta Museum of History | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $1,000 |
| Ga Independent College Assn | Atlanta, GA | General assistance | $1,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Supreme Mcs Rule | New York, NY | General assistance | $1,000 |
| Chosen for Life Ministries | Watkinsville, GA | General assistance | $1,000 |
| Game Changers | Plum Branch, SC | General assistance | $1,000 |
| Augusta Jewish Museum | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Augusta, GA | General assistance | $500 |
| National Child Safety Council Inc | Michigan Center, MI | General assistance | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $96,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $90,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620369349100522
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2050931
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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