The Merritt Charitable Fund Inc
Invitation OnlyMiami Beach, Florida · EIN 82-3462210 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$172K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,600.
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
90% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam S Kitchen Washington | Washington, DC | To feed the homeless in DC | $25,000 |
| Thrive for Life Prison Project Inc | New York, NY | To create opportunities for incarcerated | $25,000 |
| Facets Cares Inc | Fairfax, VA | To help those in poverty in fairfax va | $20,600 |
| The Lamb Center | Fairfax, VA | Homeless service in fairfax, virginia | $20,580 |
| Home Stretch Va | Falls Church, VA | Empowering families experiencing homelessness to rebuild lives | $20,020 |
| Mark Garwood Scholarship Fund | Stuart, FL | Provides educational scholarships and support for individuals in long-term sobriety | $20,000 |
| Oxford House Inc | Silver Spring, MD | To provide, through a network of affiliated houses, sober, safe, and affordable housing for recovering addicts and alcoholics. | $10,220 |
| Luther Jackson Middle | Charlotte, NC | To support educational institution | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army South | Brookhaven, GA | Programs address hunger, homelessness, and addiction. | $10,000 |
| Cloverleaf Equine Center | Clifton, VA | Provides equine-assisted activities for children and adults with disabilities in an an inclusive, community setting. | $5,149 |
| Central Union Mission | Washington, DC | Practical care and real opportunity to people rebuilding their lives. | $5,053 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $171,622 | 11 |
| 2024 | $46,254 | 6 |
| 2023 | $107,411 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349102723
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3462210
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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