Merkel Family Foundation
Historical FunderTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 73-6248411 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $33,425.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN B TURNER |
|---|---|
| Address | 2431 E 61ST ST STE 602, TULSA OK 741361243 |
| Phone | 9187445222 |
| JTURNER@FIRSTSTUARTCORP.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER DETAILING ORGANIZATION, PURPOSE & AMOUNT & USE OF REQUESTED FUNDS. COPY OF 501(C)(3) LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MUST BE AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN IRS SECS 501(C)(3) & 170(C)(2). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | General fund | $65,000 |
| The Church of God International | Tyler, TX | General fund | $33,425 |
| The Salvation Army | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $25,000 |
| O R U Golden Eagle Club Inc | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $20,000 |
| Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum Inc | Sapulpa, OK | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Pencil Box Inc | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $2,500 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $153,425 | 7 |
| 2024 | $168,058 | 7 |
| 2023 | $188,499 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611129349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-6248411
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.