Merck Family Fund
Milton Village, Massachusetts · EIN 226063382 · Private foundation
Merck Family Fund is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.7M in annual giving against $67.2M in assets. This page documents the 375 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Merck Family Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.
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.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Merck Family Fund, by amount:
| 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 |
| Acadia Center ADVANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN NEW ENGLAND | Rockport, ME | $101K | 2022 |
| Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance ILLUMINATING INEQUITY IN SOUTHEAST ENERGY POLICY | Atlanta, GA | $100K | 2022 |
| Southern Alliance for Clean Energy PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE SOUTHEAST | Knoxville, TN | $100K | 2022 |
| Southern Alliance for Clean Energy PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE SOUTHEAST | Knoxville, TN | $100K | 2020 |
| Acadia Center ADVANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN NEW ENGLAND | Rockport, ME | $100K | 2020 |
| New York Lawyers for the Public Interest Inc PEAK CAMPAIGN | New York, NY | $100K | 2020 |
| Southern Alliance for Clean Energy PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE SOUTHEAST | Knoxville, TN | $100K | 2023 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AS THE FIRST ENERGY RESOURCE OF THE SOUTH | Charlottesville, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia GARDEN JUSTICE LEGAL INITIATIVE | Philadelphia, PA | $90K | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute SOLARAPP | Boulder, CO | $85K | 2020 |
| Clean Energy Group Inc MOBILIZING CORPORATE ENERGY USERS TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY | Montpelier, VT | $80K | 2024 |
| Clean Energy Group Inc PHASING OUT PEAKERS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND PHILADELPHIA | Montpelier, VT | $80K | 2023 |
Merck Family Fund giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
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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Match my nonprofit to funders →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. Recent recipients include Southern Environmental Law Center, Southern Environmental Law Center, Tides Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Merck Family Fund give in grants?
- Merck Family Fund reported $3.7M in grants in its most recent 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.
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