Harry a Merlo Foundation Inc
The Harry A Merlo Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1988 and based in Hillsboro, Oregon. The foundation partners with nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors to bring lasting and positive change to communities, with a particular emphasis on the Portland metropolitan area and the Pacific Northwest region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.1M
Annual Giving
$1.1M
Grant Count
44
Avg Grant Size
$24K
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to address social challenges and improve quality of life for present and future generations by funding innovative solutions through charitable grants.
The foundation supports organizations working in the following areas:
- Animal Welfare
- Arts
- Conservation
- Education
- Scientific and Medical Research/Care
- Health and Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications. Prospective grantees are invited to explore the foundation's website to learn more about grant opportunities and the application process.
Grant Range
$1,000–$100,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations in Oregon, with emphasis on the Portland metropolitan area. The foundation also supports organizations in California and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $36,076,657
- Total Giving: $1,074,300
- Annual Revenue: $998,000
- Annual Expenses: $1,720,000
- Giving Rate: 2.8% of assets
As of 2022:
- Total Assets: $34,872,844
- Total Revenues: $1,371,995
- Total Expenses: $1,821,924
| Metric | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,076,657 | $34,872,844 | $35,048,089 |
| Revenue | $997,892 | $1,371,995 | $1,653,571 |
| Expenses | $1,715,675 | $1,821,924 | $1,460,186 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,538,782 | $1,656,268 | $1,295,896 |
| Net Investment Income | $815,999 | $1,206,179 | $1,438,456 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,702,990 | $1,494,612 | $1,575,360 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Harry a Merlo Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLORENCE NEWTON | DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| HARRY A MERLO JR | DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 |
| JOHN L BLACKWELL | DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 2250 NE 25th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124-5960
Phone: 503-648-6403
Website: MERLOFOUNDATION.ORG
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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