Paul & Irene Buehner and Joan B Merrill Family Foundation
Historical FunderLahaina, Hawaii · EIN 26-0272154 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOAN B MERRILL |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 PUU ANOANO STREET 1201, LAHAINA HI 96761 |
| Phone | 8086676608 |
| MAUISUN1201@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND MUST CONTAIN CERTIFICATION OF IRC 501(C)(3) STATUS. |
| Deadlines | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Restrictions | DISCRETIONARY |
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
100% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Help Hope Live | Radnor, PA | Support svcs - catastrophic injuries | $7,000 |
| Help Hope Live | Radnor, PA | Support svcs - catastrophic injuries | $6,000 |
| Teton Regional Land Trust | Driggs, ID | Preserve ag lands, fish & wildlife | $5,000 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Lds Highland 26 Ward | Highland, UT | Support proselytizing mission abroad | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,500 | 4 |
| 2024 | $37,200 | 8 |
| 2023 | $33,150 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601799349100500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0272154
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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