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Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation
Last Updated: May 14, 2025

Summary

The Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation Grant aims to support 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to enhancing the health, education, and welfare of children and families, as well as the homeless in Arizona. This foundation prioritizes initiatives that directly impact these vulnerable populations, ensuring that assistance reaches those in need. Eligible applicants must meet specific criteria to apply for funding, helping to create sustainable change within the community.

Overview

Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation Grant The mission of The Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation is to support 501(c)(3) organizations that serve the health, education and/or welfare of children and their families and the homeless, focusing on Arizona.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 501(c)(3) organizations that serve the health, education and/or welfare of children and their families and the homeless in Arizona are eligible to apply.

What Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
13
Total given
$267K
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,000–$40K
  • By dollars: Arizona 100%. Top recipient cities: Phoenix, AZ; Mesa, AZ; Tempe, AZ.
  • 92% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation · Phoenix, AZ

    General fund

    $40K

  • Brighter Way Institute · Phoenix, AZ

    General fund

    $30K

  • Save the Family · Mesa, AZ

    General fund

    $30K

  • Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health · Phoenix, AZ

    General fund

    $25K

  • Phoenix Children's Hospital · Phoenix, AZ

    General fund

    $25K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitshealthcareeducationhomelesschild-welfare

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