Merchant Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 88-4137473 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $10,000.
How to apply
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Provide Scholarship to Students | $25,000 |
| Portland Community College Foundation | Portland, OR | Scholarships to Students | $10,000 |
| Kalkeri Sangeet Vidyalaya Asha Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Teach Music | $2,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Portland, OR | Distribution of Food Items. | $1,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Portland, OR | Supporting Local Organizations | $500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Distribute Food to the Needy. | $500 |
| Mona Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Education | $500 |
| Weber State University | Ogden, UT | Student Scholarships | $0 |
| Mission for Vision Foundation | Elmhurst, NY | Perform Surgeries for Cataract | $0 |
| CragLaw Center | Portland, OR | Provide Legal Advice | $0 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($2,025). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,525 | 14 |
| 2024 | $13,460 | 7 |
| 2023 | $8,775 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610589349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-4137473
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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