Edwin F Merritt U W App by Will Emr

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6225297 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$6,395

Organizations funded3

Typical grant$1,599

Total assets$160K

Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,599 and $3,197.

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From the return

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On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Where it gives

66% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Damon Runyon Cancer Fund	New York, NY	General operating	$3,197
United Charities of Phila & Vicinity	West Hazelton, PA	General operating	$1,599
American Red Cross	Washington DC, DC	General operating	$1,599

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$6,395	3
2024	$6,113	3
2023	$6,457	3

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349102960
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6225297
Profile updated Nov 11, 2026

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