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Merkin Family Foundation

Marina Del Rey, California  ·  EIN 200527223  ·  Private foundation

Merkin Family Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $12.8M in annual giving against $228.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 59 grants for Merkin Family Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$12.8M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$228.7M
Assets (FY2020)
59
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Merkin Family Foundation funds

Merkin Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, health care, youth development.

Arts & CultureEducationHealth CareYouth Development

Populations it has supported include foster youth, youth pop.

foster youthyouth 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
California Institute of Technology
EDUCATION
Pasadena, CA$6.7M2020
Milken Institute
EDUCATION
Flushing, CA$5.6M2024
California Institute of Technology
EDUCATION
Pasadena, CA$4.5M2023

How to apply for funding from Merkin Family Foundation

Merkin Family Foundation'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 Merkin Family Foundation

Does Merkin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Merkin Family Foundation'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 Merkin Family Foundation fund?
Merkin Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include California Institute of Technology, Milken Institute. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Merkin Family Foundation give in grants?
Merkin Family Foundation reported $12.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $45.5M over 59 grants.
Where is Merkin Family Foundation located?
Merkin Family Foundation is based in Marina Del Rey, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 200527223.
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About this profile. This page is built from Merkin Family Foundation'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 Merkin Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.