Merrick Foundation
Historical FunderAmarillo, Texas · EIN 46-0957284 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | NOELLE KILGORE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 1005 S POLK STREET, AMARILLO TX 79101 |
| Phone | 8063505515 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD STATE THE USE OF THE REQUESTED GRANT AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPTION LETTER AND TAX ID NUMBER. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION OF GRANT REQUESTS. |
| Restrictions | GRANT RECIPIENTS WILL BE LIMITED TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF DOMESTICATED ANIMALS LOCATED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES WILL BE GIVEN FOREMOST CONSIDERATION. |
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
47% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guyon Sanders Resource Center | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $125,000 |
| Mile High Education Services | Denver, CO | Operations | $120,000 |
| X O Marriage | Southlake, TX | Operations | $55,000 |
| Hope Choice | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $40,000 |
| Heal the City | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $30,000 |
| Reaching Souls International | Oklahoma City, OK | Operations | $30,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Operations | $22,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $20,000 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | Memphis, TN | Operations | $17,000 |
| Bethesda Outreach Center | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $15,000 |
| Amarillo Children's Home | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls | Dallas, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $7,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Operations | $5,700 |
| Joyce Meyers Ministries | Fenton, MO | Operations | $5,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Chicago, IL | Operations | $350 |
| Christian Broadcasting Network | Virginia Beach, VA | Opeations | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $512,250 | 17 |
| 2024 | $496,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $534,500 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102254
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0957284
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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