Merjent Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 83-1623599 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,500.
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
85% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - Scholarship Univ of Marylnd | College Park, MD | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| 2025 - Scholarship Univ of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Community Emergency Asst Prog | Brooklyn Center, MN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Kinship Community Food Center | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Navajo Relief Fund | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Native Health Food Pantry | Mesa, AZ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Tempe Community Action Agency | Tempe, AZ | Charitable | $2,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($24,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,100 | 18 |
| 2024 | $39,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $40,100 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620459349100602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1623599
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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