MERCK FAMILY FUND
https://WWW.MERCKFF.ORGTotal Given 2020–2023
$12.0M
323 grants · $3.0M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$30K
typical mid grants · $25K–$50K
grant size
37%
supporter · 70/190 multi-year
repeat
$67.2M
Assets · 2020
190
Distinct recipients
About
THE FOUNDATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE A COPY OF FEDERAL FORM 990-PF WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY'S ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE AS IT DOES NOT SOLICIT FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MERCK FAMILY FUND ATTN JAMES MAGUIR
Phone
6176963580
Deadlines
FEBRUARY 1 AND AUGUST 1
How to Apply
STEP 1 - LETTER OF INQUIRY USING THE ONLINE APPLICATION; STEP 2 - FULL PROPOSAL USING THE ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM
Restrictions
GRANTS MADE ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE TAX EXEMPT
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $61.4M | $1.2M | N/A |
| 2020 | $4.7M | $67.2M | $4.2M | 128 |
| 2022 | $4.0M | $60.4M | $5.7M | 108 |
| 2023 | $3.3M | $62.4M | $2.9M | 87 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 323 grants on record
Minimum
$795
25th Pctl
$25K
Median
$30K
Average
$37K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$150K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JENNY RUSSELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $221K |
| JENNY D RUSSELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ENDED 05/31/22) | $179K |
| JAMES A MAGUIRE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $154K |
| RUTH GOLDMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEGAN 04/15/2023) | $143K |
| JAMES MAGUIRE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $118K |
| DARRYL YOUNG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 04/15/2023) | $103K |
| KATHARINE MATYS | TRUSTEE, VICE PRES (BEGAN 02/04/2023) | — |
| GEORGE WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT | — |
| JOSEPHINE MERCK | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | — |
| SUSANNAH HATCH | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | — |
| OLIVIA FARR | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | — |
| ELIZA HATCH | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | — |
| WILHELM MERCK JR | TRUSTEE | — |
| WILHELM MERCK | TRUSTEE | — |
| IAN HATCH | TRUSTEE | — |
| NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN | TRUSTEE | — |
| FREDERICK MORGAN WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | — |
| SERENA WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY | — |
| OONA COY | TRUSTEE | — |
| KATHARINE CHAMBERLIN MATYS | TRUSTEE | — |
| MORGAN WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE | — |
| PATIENCE CHAMBERLIN | TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 02/01/2020) | — |
| FRIEDRIKE MERCK | TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 02/01/2020) | — |
| JOSIE MERCK | TREASURUER | — |
| HENRY HATCH | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (323 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $150,000 | PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AS THE FIRST ENERGY RESOURCE OF THE SOUTHEAST | 2020 |
| SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $150,000 | PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AS THE FIRST ENERGY RESOURCE OF THE SOUTHEAST | 2022 |
| ACADIA CENTER | ROCKPORT, ME | $100,667 | ADVANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN NEW ENGLAND | 2022 |
| SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY | KNOXVILLE, TN | $100,000 | PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE SOUTHEAST | 2022 |
| SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY | KNOXVILLE, TN | $100,000 | PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE SOUTHEAST | 2023 |
| ACADIA CENTER | ROCKPORT, ME | $100,000 | ADVANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN NEW ENGLAND | 2020 |
| NEW YORK LAWYERS FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | PEAK CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY | KNOXVILLE, TN | $100,000 | PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE SOUTHEAST | 2020 |
| SOUTHEAST ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | ILLUMINATING INEQUITY IN SOUTHEAST ENERGY POLICY | 2022 |
| SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $100,000 | PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AS THE FIRST ENERGY RESOURCE OF THE SOUTH | 2023 |
| SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY | KNOXVILLE, TN | $100,000 | PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE SOUTHEAST | 2022 |
| SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY | KNOXVILLE, TN | $100,000 | PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE SOUTHEAST | 2020 |
| ACADIA CENTER | ROCKPORT, ME | $100,000 | ADVANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN NEW ENGLAND | 2020 |
| NEW YORK LAWYERS FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | PEAK CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER OF PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $90,000 | GARDEN JUSTICE LEGAL INITIATIVE | 2023 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE | BOULDER, CO | $85,000 | SOLARAPP | 2020 |
| CLEAN ENERGY GROUP INC | MONTPELIER, VT | $80,000 | PHASING OUT PEAKERS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND PHILADELPHIA | 2023 |
| CLEAN ENERGY GROUP INC | MONTPELIER, VT | $80,000 | PHASING OUT PEAKERS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND PHILADELPHIA | 2023 |
| NORTHEAST ENERGY EFFICIENCY PARTNERSHIPS | LEXINGTON, MA | $76,734 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| CERES INC | BOSTON, MA | $75,000 | MOBILIZING CORPORATE ENERGY USERS TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY | 2020 |
| CERES | BOSTON, MA | $75,000 | MOBILIZING CORPORATE ENERGY USERS TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY | 2023 |
| NEW YORK LAWYERS FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | PEAK COALITION | 2023 |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | $75,000 | SOUTHEAST ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP FORUM: USING EE TO ADDRESS ENERGY INSECURITY | 2020 |
| NORTHEAST ENERGY EFFICIENCY PARTNERSHIPS INC | LEXINGTON, MA | $75,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| CERES INC | BOSTON, MA | $75,000 | MOBILIZING CORPORATE ENERGY USERS TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY | 2020 |