The Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Atlanta, GA EIN: 58-1999767

The Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 15 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $38K.

Key facts about The Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation

EIN: 58-1999767
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2020
Annual giving (2020): $35,000
Grants made (2020): 15
Average grant: $2,333
Median grant: $1,500
Primary geography: Georgia (64% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.

Who The Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation's 15 itemized 2020 grants were Georgia (64%), Florida (17%) and Texas (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants) and Houston, TX (3 grants). None of its 15 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Community Assistance." (7 grants) and "To Support Education." (5 grants).

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Financial Overview

From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$35K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$2K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $23K (64%)

Florida $6K (17%)

Texas $6K (16%)

District of Columbia $1K (3%)

Share of all 15 itemized 2020 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Florida Georgia Texas

Cities

AtlantaHoustonKennesawMaconMariettaMissouri CityOrlandoWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2020
Total Assets	—
Revenue	$56,081
Expenses	$52,614
Qualifying Distributions	—
Net Investment Income	$38,432
Distributable Amount	$14,849

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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 2020

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest recipients include Wycliffe Bible Translators ($6,000), Emory University School of Medicine (Huntington's Disease Research) ($5,000), Church of the Apostles ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS Orlando, FL	TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.	$6,000
EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE RESEARCH) Atlanta, GA	TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH.	$5,000
CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES Atlanta, GA	TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.	$5,000
RAYO DE SOL Kennesaw, GA	TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE.	$4,000
HISTORIC MACON FOUNDATION Macon, GA	TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE.	$2,000
ATLANTA MISSION Atlanta, GA	TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE.	$2,000
EASTER SEALS CAROLINE SCHOOL Houston, TX	TO SUPPORT EDUCATION.	$2,000
FIRST CARE WOMEN'S CLINIC COBB PREGNANCY SERVICES Marietta, GA	TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE.	$1,500
MARS-HILL PRODUCTIONS Missouri City, TX	TO SUPPORT EDUCATION.	$1,500
ATLANTA COUNSELING CENTER -CLIENT ASSISTANCE Atlanta, GA	TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE.	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2020 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Arthur J Merrill Jr	President	—	—
William Randolph Harrison Merrill	Trustee	—	—
Bonita Merrill	Trustee	—	—
Arthur J Merrill III	Trustee	—	—
Sarah M Merrill	Trustee	—	—
Elizabeth D Merrill	Secretary / Trustee	—	—
David S Merrill	Trustee	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does The Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation operate?

The Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Texas.

What size grants does The Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation award?

In 2020, The Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $35K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation's EIN?

The Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1999767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.