Merchant Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $81K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$81K
+32.8% YoY
Grant Count
21
+61.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-17.8% YoY
About Merchant Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Merchant Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $81K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
73 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hillsdale College ($10,000), Oregon Food Bank ($10,000), Young Life Portland West ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF PORTLAND BEAVERTON, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| COMMUNITY CANCER FUND SPOKANE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| COMPREHENSIVE RISK REDUCTION FOUNDATION BATTLE GROUND, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| FINANCIAL BEGINNINGS PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| HATCHERY & WILD COEXIST TILAMOOK, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| HILLSDALE COLLEGE HILLSDALE, MI | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,000 |
| KHESED CHURCH VANCOUVER, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| LINFIELD UNIVERSITY MCMINNVILLE, OR | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,000 |
| MEALS ON WHEELS PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM MERCHANT | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| LAURA COON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAYTON COON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TAYLOR COON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AVA HOEFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FINN HOEFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA HOEFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MERCHANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merchant Family Foundation?
Merchant Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Merchant Family Foundation operate?
Merchant Family Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Washington.
What size grants does Merchant Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Merchant Family Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $81K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Merchant Family Foundation's EIN?
Merchant Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2496984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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