Merryman Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyEvington, Virginia · EIN 54-2023500 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$79K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
6% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Foundation | Blacksburg, VA | General operations | $20,000 |
| Lynchburg Community Trust | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Academy Center of the Arts | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $3,000 |
| Cvcc | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $3,000 |
| Rustburg Fire Department | Rustburg, VA | General operations | $3,000 |
| Skelton 4H Educational Center | Hurtz, VA | General operations | $2,500 |
| The National D-Day Memorial | Bedford, VA | General operations | $2,500 |
| V-Com | Blacksburg, VA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | General operations | $2,500 |
| Campbell County Education Foundatio | Rustburg, VA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Casa of Central Virginia | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Harmony Daycare | Forest, VA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Human Kind | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Lynchburg City School Education Fnd | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Rustburg United Methodist Church | Rustburg, VA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Zion Methodist Church | Gretna, VA | General operations | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $1,500 |
| Beacon of Hope | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $1,500 |
| Holiday Lake 4-H Center | Appomattox, VA | General operations | $1,500 |
| Appomattox Ffa | Appomattox, VA | General operations | $1,500 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lynchburg | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Campbell County Historical Society | Rustburg, VA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Fellowhip of Christian Athletes | Kansas, MO | General operations | $1,000 |
| Greater Lynchburg Habitat Humanity | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Lynchburg Daily Bread | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $1,000 |
| YWCA - Womens Shelter | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Campbell County Literacy Program | Rustburg, VA | General operations | $500 |
| Campbell County Social Services | Rustburg, VA | General operations | $500 |
| Centra Hospice | Lynchburg, VA | General operations | $500 |
| Chatham Hall | Chatham, VA | General operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,000 | 33 |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 33 |
| 2023 | $73,500 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611039349100121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-2023500
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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