Merchant and Ivory Foundation Ltd
Historical FunderClaverack, New York · EIN 13-3607890 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$69K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$22,000
Total assets$186K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $45,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAMES IVORY |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 93, CLAVERACK NY 12513 |
| Phone | 9177837392 |
| Form and materials | NONE. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | SHOULD RELATE TO VARIOUS ASPECTS OF FILM / CINEMA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Klam | Washington, DC | Charitable gift to fund for book to be published | $45,000 |
| Free Center Inc | Hartford, CT | Charitable gift | $22,000 |
| The Jacob Leisler Institute | Hudson, NY | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $42,500 | 4 |
| 2022 | $10,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349102045
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3607890
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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