Merrill Family Charitable Foundation Inc
The Merrill Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1997 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a family foundation dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$659K
-13.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$727K
+1.0% YoY
Grant Count
63
-14.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+18.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides giving primarily for:
- The arts
- Education
- The environment
- Community development
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$6,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations located throughout the United States, with notable grantees in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024
- Total assets: $659,000–$760,000
- Total revenues: $657,982
- Total expenses: $758,767
- Total liabilities: $0
- Investment income and dividends: $35,685
Historical Assets
- 2023: $975,000
- 2022: $1.3 million
- 2021: $1.4 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $659,168 | $759,961 | $974,610 |
| Revenue | $657,982 | $543,131 | $543,470 |
| Expenses | $758,767 | $757,540 | $853,676 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $738,218 | $733,074 | $831,844 |
| Net Investment Income | $645,432 | $528,856 | $526,618 |
| Distributable Amount | $76,713 | $97,912 | $123,388 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE MERRILL | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| PAUL MERRILL | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| AMY MERRILL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW R HILLERY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1 Post Office Square, Floor 25, Boston, MA 02109-2115
Phone: 617-482-1776
EIN: 22-3494040
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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