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Merkel Foundation Inc

Brookfield, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 391582624  ·  Private foundation

Based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Merkel Foundation Inc has awarded $8.7M across 241 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Global Brigades Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$935K
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$17.6M
Assets (FY2021)
241
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Merkel Foundation Inc funds

Merkel Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, higher education, k-12 education, and related causes.

Faith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationPublic HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.

childrenyouth 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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Global Brigades Inc
CHARITABLE
Fresno, CA$472K2023
Global Brigades Inc
CHARITABLE
Fresno, CA$456K2024
Global Brigades Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Fresno, CA$451K2025

How to apply for funding from Merkel Foundation Inc

Merkel Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Merkel Foundation Inc

Does Merkel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Merkel Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Merkel Foundation Inc fund?
Merkel Foundation Inc's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Example recipients include Global Brigades Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Merkel Foundation Inc give in grants?
Merkel Foundation Inc reported $935K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.7M over 241 grants.
Where is Merkel Foundation Inc located?
Merkel Foundation Inc is based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 391582624.
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About this profile. This page is built from Merkel Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Merkel Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.