Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

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.

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

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, 2025

Grants in 2025
11
Total given
$280K
Median grant
$30K
Range
$10K–$35K
  • By dollars: Arizona 95%, Idaho 5%. Top recipient cities: Phoenix, AZ; Mesa, AZ; Anthem, AZ.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 36% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Brighter Way Institute · Phoenix, AZ

    General fund

    $35K

  • Save the Family · Mesa, AZ

    General fund

    $35K

  • Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation · Phoenix, AZ

    General fund

    $30K

  • Streets of Destiny Global Outreach Center · Phoenix, AZ

    General fund

    $30K

  • Trevors Vision Inc · Anthem, AZ

    General fund

    $30K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Homeless
  • Child welfare

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