Merrimans Culinary Scholarship
To provide scholarships to students entering or continuing in the field of Culinary Arts in Hawaii.
Merrimans Culinary Scholarship at a glance
In short: Merrimans Culinary Scholarship gave $35K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $35K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $35,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $35,000
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $5,059
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Merrimans Culinary Scholarship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was University of Hawaii Foundation UH Maui College ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation UH Maui College Kahului, HI | To provide for seventeen scholarship for students in the UH Maui College culinary arts program. | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,059 | $591,555 | $589,671 | $35,000 | 1 |
About Merrimans Culinary Scholarship
Based on IRS filings
Merrimans Culinary Scholarship is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kamuela, HI. IRS filing data is available for 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Merrimans Culinary Scholarship is led by Peter Merriman, President on the 2023 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Peter Merriman
President
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Hill
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cristina Schenk
Treasurer & Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023. "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 Merrimans Culinary Scholarship
How much does Merrimans Culinary Scholarship give each year?
Merrimans Culinary Scholarship gave $35K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
How large is Merrimans Culinary Scholarship?
Merrimans Culinary Scholarship reported $5K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $592K.
What is Merrimans Culinary Scholarship?
Merrimans Culinary Scholarship is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kamuela, HI. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Merrimans Culinary Scholarship operate?
Merrimans Culinary Scholarship has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Merrimans Culinary Scholarship's EIN?
Merrimans Culinary Scholarship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0341857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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