Merriman Foundation
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 23-7113720 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $20,000.
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
87% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMU Athletics | Dallas, TX | Charitable - Athletics | $1,000,000 |
| SMU School of Business | Dallas, TX | Charitable - Education | $1,000,000 |
| Heart of America Council BSA | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $585,000 |
| St Lukes Hospital Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Charitable - Research | $300,000 |
| The Garden Club of Palm Beach 1928 | Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | CHARITABLE - Medical Research | $50,000 |
| Nelson Gallery Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Charitable - art | $50,000 |
| Alcuin School | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Blair House Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| United Way Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Plam Beach, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Welcome House Inc | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Botar | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Crossroads Charter Schools | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Rep Gala | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Streetcar Authority | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Livingston's Way | Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach County Sheriff's Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Jewel Ball | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| White House Historical Association | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation Inc - KEW | New, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hats Off to Mothers | N Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Kansas City Art Institute | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Pheasants Forever | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Metropolitan Energy Center Inc | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach County History Museum | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Charitable | $555 |
| Sheffield Place | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMU Cox School of Business | Dallas, TX | Charitable/Education | $3,000,000 |
| SMU Athletics | Dallas, TX | Charitable - First Week Society | $2,000,000 |
| Blair House Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $60,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,293,555 | 34 |
| 2024 | $3,886,000 | 42 |
| 2023 | $2,692,250 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349102044
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7113720
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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