Durham Merchants Association Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyDurham, North Carolina · EIN 56-1651068 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$168K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Ministries of Durham | Durham, NC | General support | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Durham | Durham, NC | General support | $9,560 |
| Caring House | Durham, NC | General support | $8,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Durham | Durham, NC | General support | $8,000 |
| Families Moving Forward | Durham, NC | General support | $7,200 |
| Housing for New Hope | Durham, NC | General support | $7,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Durham | Durham, NC | General support | $7,000 |
| YMCA of the Triangle Area | Raleigh, NC | General support | $6,000 |
| Latino Educational Achievement Partnership | Durham, NC | General support | $6,000 |
| Autism Support and Advocacy Center | Durham, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Dementia Inclusive Inc | Durham, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Durham Public School Foundation | Durham, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Hill Learning Center | Durham, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Life Skills Foundation | Durham, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Community Health Center | Durham, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Senior Pharmassist | Durham, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Emily K Center | Durham, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Center for Child & Family Health | Durham, NC | General support | $4,000 |
| Durham County Teen Court & Restitution | Durham, NC | General support | $4,000 |
| Durham Teacher Warehouse Corp | Durham, NC | General support | $4,000 |
| Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center | Durham, NC | General support | $4,000 |
| Durham Technical Community College Foundation Inc | Durham, NC | General support | $4,000 |
| Note in the Pocket | Raleigh, NC | General support | $3,500 |
| Central Park School for Children Foundation | Durham, NC | General support | $3,333 |
| Book Harvest | Durham, NC | General support | $3,000 |
| Association for the Preservation of the Eno River Valley | Durham, NC | General support | $3,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc | Raleigh, NC | General support | $3,000 |
| Museum of Life and Science | Durham, NC | General support | $3,000 |
| The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle | Durham, NC | General support | $3,000 |
| National Emergency Child Care Network | Raleigh, NC | General support | $2,500 |
| Durham Cares | Durham, NC | General support | $2,000 |
| American Dance Festival | Durham, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Animal Protection Society of Durham | Durham, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Durham Arts Council | Durham, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Durham Community Chorale | Durham, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Durham County Special Olympics | Durham, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Iglesia Presbiteriana Emanuel Food Bank | Durham, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Threshold Clubhouse | Durham, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Dukecare Home & Hospice | Durham, NC | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,843 | 39 |
| 2023 | $166,751 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349100840
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1651068
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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