Read Foundation Inc f/k/a The Merrill Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1892801 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$86K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create Wisconsin | Madison, WI | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Mount Mary University | Milwaukee, WI | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| Bat Conservation International | Austin, TX | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Bloedel Reserve | Bainbridge Island, WA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Opera Colorado | Englewood, CO | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| Central City Opera | Wheatridge, CO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Colorado Ballet | Denver, CO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Wisconsin SE | Milwaukee, WI | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| St Anne's Episcopal School | Denver, CO | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Denver Center for the Performing Arts | Denver, CO | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Law Foward | Madison, WI | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Writer's Theater | Glencoe, IL | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| University of School Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Lyric Opera | Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $500 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI | General Purpose | $500 |
| Mitchell Hamlin School of Law | St Paul, MN | General Purpose | $500 |
| Village of Oconomowoc | Oconomowoc, WI | General Purpose | $300 |
| I Am ALS | Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,900 | 20 |
| 2024 | $302,250 | 20 |
| 2023 | $158,850 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611189349101356
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1892801
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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