The Merrick Foundation
Historical FunderOklahoma City, Oklahoma · EIN 73-6111622 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 1024 E BRITTON RD 200, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 731312001 |
| Phone | 4057555571 |
| KBLAKLEY@FMIOKC.COM | |
| Form and materials | ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION AT: FMIOKC.COM/CLIENTS/MERRICK |
| Deadlines | JULY 5 / OCTOBER 11 |
| Restrictions | SEE ANNUAL REPORT AND GRANT APPLICATION AT FMIOKC.COM/CLIENTS/MERRICK |
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
11% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Goddard Center for the Vi | Ardmore, OK | Goddard Center capital campaign remodel and renovation | $100,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | OU Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences Mental Health Support/Discretionary Grant | $81,000 |
| Osu Foundation | Stillwater, OK | World Mental Health Day 2024 | $75,000 |
| Mid-America Christian University | Oklahoma City, OK | Scraper Counseling Center "Do Greater" Outreach | $75,000 |
| Community Youth Services | Ardmore, OK | Discretionary Grant | $14,000 |
| Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma | Ardmore, OK | Shelter and advocacy program | $10,000 |
| Christ Church Episcopal | Tulsa, OK | Discretionary Grant | $4,000 |
| Transformation Church | Seminole, OK | Discretionary Grant | $4,000 |
| Southeastern Foundation Inc | Durant, OK | Discretionary Grant | $4,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation | Memphis, TN | Discretionary Grant | $4,000 |
| Guts Church | Tulsa, OK | Discretionary Grant | $4,000 |
| Casady School | Oklahoma City, OK | Discretionary Grant | $4,000 |
| Apostolic Network of Global Awakeni | Mechanicsburg, PA | Discretionary Grant | $4,000 |
| Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center | Oklahoma City, OK | Arts for the underserved | $2,500 |
| Warriors for Freedom Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Discretionary grant | $2,500 |
| Faithworks of the Inner City Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Discretionary Grant | $2,000 |
| Ministries of Jesus Inc | Edmond, OK | Discretionary grant | $2,000 |
| Oakdale School Foundation Inc | Edmond, OK | Discretionary grant - jonathan merrick | $1,500 |
| Travelin Tigers Fund Inc | Ardmore, OK | Discretionary Grant | $1,000 |
| Centenary College | Shreveport, LA | Discretionary Grant | $1,000 |
| Pioneer Library System Foundation | Norman, OK | Discretionary grant | $1,000 |
| Cross and Crown Mission Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Discretionary Grant | $750 |
| Infant Crisis Services | Oklahoma City, OK | Discretionary Grant | $750 |
| The Homeless Alliance Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Discretionary Grant | $750 |
| Possibilities Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Discretionary grants | $500 |
| Christmas Connection Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Discretionary grant | $500 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($73,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $473,500 | 37 |
| 2024 | $451,000 | 40 |
| 2023 | $421,000 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622479349100212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-6111622
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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