Merriman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDurango, Colorado · EIN 84-1450529 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$40K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$795K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Creek Meals on Wheels | Lafayette, CO | Senior food program | $7,500 |
| Celebration Community Church | Naples, FL | Food program | $6,500 |
| Manna Soup Kitchen | Durango, CO | Food program | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Hooker County Community Foundation | Mullen, NE | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Community Ministry | Denver, CO | Food program | $2,500 |
| Rising Tide Crisfield | Crisfield, MD | Community support program | $2,500 |
| Pace Center for Girls | Jacksonville, FL | Youth support program | $2,000 |
| Adaptive Sports Association | Durango, CO | Disabled sports program | $1,500 |
| Flc Foundation | Durango, CO | College public radio | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Childrens medical research | $1,000 |
| Little Warrior Foundation | Brookfield, WI | Childhood cancer research | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sw Colorado | Durango, CO | Youth mentorship program | $1,000 |
| Companeros | Durango, CO | Immigrant program | $500 |
| James L Quint Foundation | Thornton, CO | Cancer assistance program | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,750 | 15 |
| 2024 | $38,200 | 13 |
| 2023 | $36,415 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349101425
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1450529
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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