Merry S Graham Charitable Foundation Trust of
Historical FunderSarasota, Florida · EIN 93-6449273 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JONATHAN T ANDERSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 3665 BEE RIDGE ROAD 300, SARASOTA FL 34233 |
| Phone | 9419545772 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: ORGANIZATION NAME CONTACT PERSON ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET PROJECT DESCRIPTION HOW FUNDS WILL BE USED SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS ALL ITEMS ABOVE WITH SIGNED COVER LETTER ON ORGANIZATION'S LETTERHEAD |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ANIMAL AND PET WELFARE |
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
83% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Star Laboratory | Moss Landing, CA | Sunflower star conserv & research | $35,000 |
| Friends of Wnc Nature Center | Asheville, NC | Connect w/animals of so appl | $25,000 |
| Llamas Del Sol Inc | Alburquerque, NM | Supports llama rescue, transp care | $10,000 |
| Brevard School Foundation | Vierra, FL | Help with aqua science program | $5,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco, CA | Education & conservation programs | $1,500 |
| San Francisco Zoological Society | San Francisco, CA | Wildlife, care, conserv, of wildlife | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-6449273
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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