Merchant Charitable Foundation
Merchant Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $73K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $42K.
Merchant Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Merchant Charitable Foundation gave $42K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,525
- +208.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,614
- +139.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $72,842
- +176.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Merchant Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Utah ($25K). Together the top 9 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $42K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Provide Scholarship to Students | $25,000 |
| Portland Community College Foundation Portland, OR | Scholarships to Students | $10,000 |
| Kalkeri Sangeet Vidyalaya Asha Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Teach Music | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | Medical Research and Assist Patients | $1,025 |
| St Jude Memphis, TN | Assist Families of Children undergoing Cancer Treatment. | $1,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Portland, OR | Distribution of Food Items. | $1,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting Portland, OR | Supporting Local Organizations | $500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Distribute Food to the Needy. | $500 |
| Mona Foundation Bellevue, WA | Education | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,842 | $87,992 | $41,525 | $41,525 | 9 | $41,550 |
| 2024 | $26,375 | — | $13,510 | $13,460 | 7 | $13,460 |
| 2023 | $39,885 | $48,710 | $8,825 | $8,775 | 7 | $8,775 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Merchant Charitable Foundation is led by Kalpana Merchant, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kalpana Merchant
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aditya Merchant
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keshav Merchant
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mahesh Merchant
Secretary
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Merchant Charitable Foundation
How much does Merchant Charitable Foundation give each year?
Merchant Charitable Foundation gave $42K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 7 grants.
What is Merchant Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Merchant Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,614, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Merchant Charitable Foundation give grants?
Merchant Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (3 grants).
Does Merchant Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Merchant Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Merchant Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Merchant Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Utah ($25,000), Portland Community College Foundation ($10,000) and Kalkeri Sangeet Vidyalaya Asha Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Merchant Charitable Foundation?
Merchant Charitable Foundation reported $73K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $88K.
What is Merchant Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Merchant Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4137473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
Live grants for the work Merchant Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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