Merrion Family Foundation
The Merrion Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It supports charitable organizations through grants, with giving primarily in education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services.
Merrion Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Merrion Family Foundation gave $605K across 134 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New Mexico. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $604,590
- -29.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 134
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,512
- -35.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $9,005,958
- +6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (29 of 116, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Merrion Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Merrion Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sacred Heart Catholic Church ($57K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $313K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
548 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 533 grants of 548 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing describes the foundation’s giving as focused in New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. In 2024, New Mexico recipients received 73% of grant dollars, Colorado recipients 13%, Arizona recipients 6%, Utah recipients 3%, and District of Columbia recipients 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 134 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Merrion Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 29 of 116 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $605K (2024) to $928K (2022). In 2024 it made 134 grants totaling $605K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Diocese of Pueblo Foundation Inc Pueblo, CO | Sharing our Faith - Shaping our Future | $50,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church Farmington, NM | Good Shepherd Priests' Retirement Fund for 2024 | $50,000 |
| San Juan College Foundation Farmington, NM | Energy Museum Wing | $50,000 |
| Farmington High School Farmington, NM | Enhance Education fund | $25,000 |
| San Juan County Life Skills Foundation Kirtland, NM | The First Tee Program | $25,000 |
| Four Corners Economic Development Foundation Farmington, NM | General & Unrestricted | $21,500 |
| National Kidney Foundation Inc Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| Presbyterian Medical Services Santa Fe, NM | Festival of Trees Sponsor | $20,000 |
| Convicted by Christ Bloomfield, NM | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Navajo United Methodist Center Farmington, NM | New Beginnings House of Hope | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,005,958 | $1,249,317 | $731,496 | $604,590 | 134 | $640,945 | $1,226,976 | $520,161 |
| 2023 | $8,487,637 | $432,360 | $980,147 | $858,680 | 123 | $894,323 | $462,098 | $484,214 |
| 2022 | $9,034,924 | $-172,047 | $1,064,949 | $927,785 | 103 | $962,173 | $228,267 | $513,678 |
| 2021 | $10,271,670 | $1,154,960 | $810,896 | $623,650 | 102 | $660,625 | $1,436,400 | $626,453 |
| 2020 | $9,927,606 | $409,305 | $781,851 | $634,175 | 86 | — | $546,269 | $522,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Merrion Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $520K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking areas but does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants show support for educational, religious, health, human-services, and community organizations.
Among its grantees, San Juan College Foundation says its mission is to provide private-sector resources for the advancement of San Juan College. Presbyterian Medical Services describes its work as delivering health, education, and human services in response to community needs in the Southwest. Convicted by Christ says it provides spiritual growth, stability, and support for incarcerated men reintegrating into society. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 134 grants totaling $604,590. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median of $2,000; the filing describes typical awards as ranging from $100,000 to $250,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $50,000 to San Juan College Foundation for its Energy Museum Wing and $50,000 to Catholic Diocese of Pueblo Foundation for “Sharing our Faith - Shaping our Future.” Other grants included $20,000 to Presbyterian Medical Services for a Festival of Trees sponsorship, $15,000 to Navajo United Methodist Center for New Beginnings House of Hope, and $15,000 to Convicted by Christ for general and unrestricted support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists T Greg Merrion as president, director, and secretary. It lists Brittany KM Bleichrodt, Samantha M Higgins, Anne M Merrion, Hannah J Merrion, Molly J Merrion, Ryan G Merrion, Sara L Merrion, and Tori M Walsh as vice presidents.
Merrion Family Foundation is led by T Greg Merrion, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
T Greg Merrion
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anne M Merrion
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brittany KM Bleichrodt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hannah J Merrion
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Molly J Merrion
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ryan G Merrion
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samantha M Higgins
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sara L Merrion
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tori M Walsh
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Merrion Family Foundation
How much does Merrion Family Foundation give each year?
Merrion Family Foundation gave $605K across 134 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $859K across 123 grants.
What is Merrion Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Merrion Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,512, across 134 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Merrion Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Merrion Family Foundation give grants?
Merrion Family Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (13%) and Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Farmington, NM (52 grants), Albuquerque, NM (12 grants), Phoenix, AZ (5 grants) and Aztec, NM (5 grants).
Does Merrion Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of Merrion Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (62 of 134) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (15 grants).
Who are Merrion Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Merrion Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sacred Heart Catholic Church ($57,000 across 3 grants), Catholic Diocese of Pueblo Foundation Inc ($50,000) and San Juan College Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Merrion Family Foundation?
Merrion Family Foundation reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $641K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $520K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Merrion Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking areas but does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants show support for educational, religious, health, human-services, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Merrion Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Merrion Family Foundation's EIN?
Merrion Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3374889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Merrion Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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