The Merlin Foundation
Boulder, Colorado · EIN 841232001 · Private foundation
The Merlin Foundation is a private foundation based in Boulder, Colorado. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $3.9M in giving and $8.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 128 individual grants from this funder — $24.3M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Merlin Foundation funds
The Merlin Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, higher education.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Society GENERAL PURPOSE | Bronx, NY | $2.6M | 2022 |
| Americans for Oxford GENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $2.0M | 2022 |
| The Wilderness Society GENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $1.6M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Merlin Foundation
The Merlin 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 The Merlin Foundation
- Does The Merlin Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Merlin 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 The Merlin Foundation fund?
- The Merlin Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Wildlife Conservation Society, Americans for Oxford, The Wilderness Society. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Merlin Foundation give in grants?
- The Merlin Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $3.9M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $24.3M over 128 grants.
- Where is The Merlin Foundation located?
- The Merlin Foundation is based in Boulder, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 841232001.
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