Merkle Foundation
EIN 456547402Total Given 2017–2025
$933K
35 grants · $104K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$14K
typical small grants · $7K–$44K
grant size
86%
deep partner · 6/7 multi-year
repeat
$3.4M
Assets (2025)
7
Distinct Recipients
About
The Ohio Attorney General requires that charitable organizations operating or organized within the State submit an annual registration through an online portal that highlights key information from the Form 990-PF for public disclosure purposes. The Trust completes this registration as required in lieu of furnishing a copy of its Form 990-PF to comply with the specific reporting instructions of the State of Ohio.
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(412) 494-0067
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $117K | $2.9M | $201K | 5 |
| 2018 | $118K | $3.0M | $250K | 5 |
| 2019 | $145K | $2.9M | $154K | 5 |
| 2020 | N/A | $2.9M | $220K | N/A |
| 2021 | $123K | $3.5M | $297K | 5 |
| 2022 | $11K | $3.2M | $226K | 5 |
| 2023 | $273K | $3.0M | $647K | 5 |
| 2025 | $145K | $3.4M | $167K | 5 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 35 grants on record
Minimum
$542
25th Pctl
$7K
Median
$14K
Average
$27K
75th Pctl
$44K
Maximum
$102K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
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Grants Awarded (35 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH | $102,481 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Baldwin Wallace College | Berea, OH | $102,481 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH | $54,515 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Baldwin Wallace College | Berea, OH | $54,515 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH | $54,288 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2019 |
| Baldwin Wallace College | Berea, OH | $54,288 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2019 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH | $46,187 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Baldwin Wallace College | Berea, OH | $46,187 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH | $44,293 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Baldwin Wallace College | Berea, OH | $44,293 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH | $43,875 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Baldwin Wallace College | Berea, OH | $43,875 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Wesleyan Village | Elyria, OH | $27,328 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Magnificat High School | Rocky River, OH | $27,328 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Magnificat High School | Rocky River, OH | $14,537 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Wesleyan Senior Care Inc | Elyria, OH | $14,537 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Wesleyan Village | Elyria, OH | $14,477 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2019 |
| Magnificat High School | Rocky River, OH | $14,477 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2019 |
| Muskingum University | New Concord, OH | $13,664 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Wesleyan Village | Elyria, OH | $12,317 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Magnificat High School | Rocky River, OH | $12,317 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Wesleyan Village | Elyria, OH | $11,811 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Magnificat High School | Rocky River, OH | $11,811 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Wesleyan Village | Elyria, OH | $11,700 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Magnificat High School | Rocky River, OH | $11,700 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |