Catherin V Merrill Foundation
Historical FunderKansas City, Missouri · EIN 23-7066845 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $125,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRISTINE DEMAREA |
|---|---|
| Address | 4801 MAIN STREET SUITE 1000, KANSAS CITY MO 64112 |
| Phone | 8169838186 |
| Form and materials | LETTER DETAILING NEED AND REASON FOR CONTRIBUTION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA |
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
50% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Bosco Centers | Kansas City, MO | Charitable uses of the organization | $140,000 |
| Benedictine College | Atchison, KS | Charitable uses of the organization | $125,000 |
| Rockhurst University Scholarship | Kansas City, MO | Charitable uses of the organization | $100,000 |
| St Michael the Archangel | Overland Park, KS | Charitable uses of the organization | $75,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $440,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $510,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349104304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7066845
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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