Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust
Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $23.
Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust at a glance
In short: Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust gave $5K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $1K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $5,000
- +66.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,000
- +33.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $2,636
- +197.2% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Kyle Smith ($2K). Together the top 5 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $5K (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Smith Speedway, IN | Education | $1,750 |
| Samantha Warren Speedway, IN | Education | $1,000 |
| Mackenzie Smith Speedway, IN | Education | $750 |
| Karle Smith Speedway, IN | Education | $750 |
| Shelby Horton Plainfield, IN | Education | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,636 | $3,853 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 5 | $5,000 | $23 | — |
| 2020 | $887 | $406 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 4 | — | $75 | $18 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust is led by Meriletta Lawler, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Meriletta Lawler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Helen Lawler (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust
How much does Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust give each year?
Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust gave $5K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $3K across 4 grants.
What is Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust's typical grant size?
Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust's median grant in 2021 was $750, and its average grant was $1,000, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust give grants?
Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Speedway, IN (4 grants).
Does Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust's largest grantees?
Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust's largest 2021 grantees include Kyle Smith ($1,750), Samantha Warren ($1,000) and Mackenzie Smith ($750), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust?
Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust reported $3K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4K.
What is Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust?
Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $3K in total assets as of 2021.
What is Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust's EIN?
Merrill S Lawler Charitable Education Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1746287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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