Lee Merrick Foundation Inc
Lee Merrick Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Canton, Texas. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Lee Merrick Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lee Merrick Foundation Inc gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -98.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -82.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,000
- -90.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lee Merrick Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Because the filing is marked final, this is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 685 Cherry Creek Lane, Canton, TX 75103
Phone: (940) 453-7870
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lee Merrick Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope Pregnancy ($3K). Together the top 5 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 167 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lee Merrick Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Pregnancy Canton, TX | Support Organization's Mission | $3,000 |
| Muttley Farms Valley View, TX | Support Organization's Mission | $3,000 |
| Texas Scorecard Leander, TX | Support Organization's Mission | $3,000 |
| Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation C Amarillo, TX | Support Organization's Mission | $3,000 |
| Shepherd's Watch Frisco, TX | Support Organization's Mission | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $30,618 | $15,000 | 5 | $15,000 | — | — |
| 2023 | $30,618 | $144 | $884,261 | $871,488 | 28 | $884,117 | — | $23,279 |
| 2022 | $914,735 | $23,170 | $809,786 | $774,500 | 50 | $786,616 | $22,452 | $63,993 |
| 2021 | $1,701,351 | $42,269 | $1,165,009 | $1,080,277 | 49 | $1,122,740 | $72,253 | $103,063 |
| 2020 | $2,824,703 | $51,112 | $705,422 | $587,000 | 35 | — | $49,531 | $115,122 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported $15,000 in grants across five grants, each for $3,000. In 2023, it reported $871,488 across 28 grants; in 2022, it reported $774,500 across 50 grants.
The five 2024 recipients were Hope Pregnancy in Canton, Muttley Farms in Valley View, Texas Scorecard in Leander, Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation C in Amarillo, and Shepherd’s Watch in Frisco. Each received $3,000 for “support organization’s mission.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roger Merrick as president and Jorja Merrick as “Vice Preside.”
Lee Merrick Foundation Inc is led by Roger Merrick, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roger Merrick
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jorja Merrick
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Garth Merrick (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lee Merrick Foundation Inc
How much does Lee Merrick Foundation Inc give each year?
Lee Merrick Foundation Inc gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $871K across 28 grants.
What is Lee Merrick Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lee Merrick Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lee Merrick Foundation Inc give grants?
Lee Merrick Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Lee Merrick Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Lee Merrick Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Organization's Mission" (5 grants).
Who are Lee Merrick Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lee Merrick Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hope Pregnancy ($3,000), Muttley Farms ($3,000) and Texas Scorecard ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How do I apply for a grant from Lee Merrick Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lee Merrick Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lee Merrick Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3091944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lee Merrick Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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