The Charles Merrell and Constance
The Charles Merrell and Constance is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $832K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $64K. Net investment income was $73K.
The Charles Merrell and Constance at a glance
In short: The Charles Merrell and Constance gave $64K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,500
- +217.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,700
- +90.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $832,184
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Charles Merrell and Constance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Augusta Dream Center ($27K). Together the top 5 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Charles Merrell and Constance gives
- In 2025 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $64K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Dream Center Augusta, GA | Unrestricted gift | $27,000 |
| Christian Community Health Greensboro, GA | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Gift | $8,000 |
| Breakthru House Decatur, GA | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| PJ Association Woodbridge, VA | Unrestricted Gift | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $832,184 | $83,591 | $74,029 | $63,500 | 5 | $63,500 | $73,062 | $42,932 |
| 2024 | $822,622 | $30,040 | $29,908 | $20,000 | 3 | $20,000 | $17,747 | $41,268 |
| 2023 | $822,490 | $-43,034 | $55,815 | $46,000 | 5 | $46,000 | $8,360 | $40,735 |
| 2022 | $920,860 | $55,774 | $8,411 | — | — | — | $35,620 | $46,622 |
| 2021 | $788,137 | $200,067 | $23,857 | $15,000 | 1 | — | $188,910 | $39,007 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles Merrell and Constance reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Charles Merrell and Constance is led by Constance Anderson Calhoun, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Constance Anderson Calhoun
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles Merrell Calhoun (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Charles Merrell and Constance
How much does The Charles Merrell and Constance give each year?
The Charles Merrell and Constance gave $64K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 3 grants.
What is The Charles Merrell and Constance's typical grant size?
The Charles Merrell and Constance's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $12,700, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Charles Merrell and Constance give grants?
The Charles Merrell and Constance gives mostly in Georgia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Charles Merrell and Constance give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Charles Merrell and Constance's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Charles Merrell and Constance's largest grantees?
The Charles Merrell and Constance's largest 2025 grantees include Augusta Dream Center ($27,000), Christian Community Health ($25,000) and American Red Cross ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Charles Merrell and Constance?
The Charles Merrell and Constance reported $832K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Charles Merrell and Constance's EIN?
The Charles Merrell and Constance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6403593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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