Merwin Foundation
Invitation OnlyErie, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6060860 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$398K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$8.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Zoological Society | Erie, PA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Success Through Sport | Erie, PA | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Erie Philharmonic | Erie, PA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Erie, PA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Erie City Mission | Erie, PA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | Erie, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Erie | Erie, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sight Center of Nw Pa | Erie, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Aces | Erie, PA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood Art House | Erie, PA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mercy Center for Women | Erie, PA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association | Erie, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Martin Center | Erie, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sarah a Reed Children's Center | Erie, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Robert Irvine Foundation | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| West Lake Fire Department | Erie, PA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $398,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $378,500 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349100947
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6060860
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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