Merchant Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 45-2496984 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$100K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $12,500.
From the return
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
36% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels | Portland, OR | General support | $25,000 |
| Young Life Portland West | Portland, OR | General support | $25,000 |
| Pcc Foundation Women in Trade | Portland, OR | General support | $12,500 |
| Portland Community College Foundation | Portland, OR | Student scholarships | $12,500 |
| Community Cancer Fund | Spokane, WA | General support | $6,000 |
| Hatchery & Wild Coexist | Tillamook, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Tillamook Estaries Partnership | Girabaldi, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Financial Beginnings | Portland, OR | General support | $4,000 |
| Helping One Woman | Fresno, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Penninsula Family Services | San Mateo, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | Student scholarships | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $81,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $61,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600869349100515
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2496984
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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