Merrill Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 93-1191941 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$975K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$200,000
Total assets$7.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200,000 and $225,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suny Cobleskill Foundation | Cobleskill, NY | Scholrships | $300,000 |
| Turning Point Program | Oregon City, OR | Affordable housing | $225,000 |
| Osu Foundation | Portland, OR | Scholarships | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Portland, OR | Affordable housing | $200,000 |
| Lifeworks Northwest | Porttland, OR | Mental health & addiction | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $975,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $417,395 | 3 |
| 2023 | $225,800 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349102299
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1191941
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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