Merck Family Fund
Milton Village, Massachusetts · EIN 226063382 · Private foundation
Merck Family Fund is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $3.7M in annual giving against $67.2M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 375 grants for Merck Family Fund. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Merck Family Fund funds
Merck Family Fund's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, hispanic communities, rural communities, older adults, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Environmental Law Center PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AS THE FIRST ENERGY RESOURCE OF THE SOUTHEAST | Charlottesville, VA | $150K | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AS THE FIRST ENERGY RESOURCE OF THE SOUTHEAST | Charlottesville, VA | $150K | 2020 |
| Tides Foundation COMMUNITY FOOD FUNDERS | Los Angeles, CA | $130K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Merck Family Fund
From Merck Family Fund's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about Merck Family Fund
- Does Merck Family Fund accept grant applications?
- Yes — Merck Family Fund's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Merck Family Fund fund?
- Merck Family Fund's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Southern Environmental Law Center, Tides Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Merck Family Fund give in grants?
- Merck Family Fund reported $3.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.5M over 375 grants.
- Where is Merck Family Fund located?
- Merck Family Fund is based in Milton Village, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 226063382.
- How can I find foundations similar to Merck Family Fund?
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