Merlin Foundation Inc
EIN 461388787 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$1.2M
205 grants · $137K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $3K–$7K
grant size
50%
supporter · 54/107 multi-year
repeat
$7.6M
Assets (2024)
107
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Contact Person
BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE
Phone
(406) 728-0864
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $42K | $1.1M | $31K | 9 |
| 2017 | $54K | $1.2M | $19K | 19 |
| 2018 | $65K | $2.8M | $2.2M | 18 |
| 2019 | N/A | $3.9M | $1.1M | N/A |
| 2020 | $160K | $3.9M | $225K | 28 |
| 2022 | $216K | $6.7M | $1.7M | 38 |
| 2023 | $336K | $7.2M | $64K | 47 |
| 2024 | $363K | $7.6M | $308K | 46 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 205 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$5K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$7K
Maximum
$32K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (205 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Montana Foundation | Missoula, MT | $32,500 | PROVIDE WILDLIFE BIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED. | 2023 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Missoula, MT | $32,500 | SUPPORT U OF M'S CHAIR OF FISHERIES TO HELP MAKE AN IMPACT FOR THE HEALTH OF MONTANA FISH | 2024 |
| Missoula Community Foundation | Missoula, MT | $30,000 | ENHANCE THE MISSOULA COMMUNITY BY STRENGTHENING NON PROFITS. | 2024 |
| Conservation International | Arlington, VA | $25,000 | SUPPORT SOCIETIES TO CARE FOR NATURE, OUR GLOBAL DIVERSITY, FOR THE WELL BEING OF HUMMANITY. | 2023 |
| Conservation International | Arlington, VA | $25,000 | PROTECTING THE NATURE THAT PEOPLE RELY ON FOR FOOD AND FRESH WATER | 2024 |
| Conservation International | Arlington, VA | $20,000 | SUPPORT SOCIETIES TO CARE FOR NATURE, OUR GLOBAL DIVERSITY, FOR THE WELL BEING OF HUMMANITY. | 2022 |
| HANA Retreat -Ala Kukui | HANA, HI | $20,000 | FUND PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN THE HANA COMMUNITY. | 2023 |
| HANA Retreat -Ala Kukui | HANA, HI | $20,000 | FUND PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN THE HANA COMMUNITY. | 2024 |
| Missoula Butterfly House | Missoula, MT | $16,500 | ASSIST IN LONG=TERM GOAL OF OPENING A BUTTERFLY HOUSE & INSECT MUSEUM IN MISSOULA | 2020 |
| Bird Alliance of Oregon | Portland, OR | $16,000 | SLIDING SCALE TUITION FOR STIFTS NATURE CAMPTS, AND $4,000 TO SUPPORT SCAPE SCHOOL PROGRAMS | 2024 |
| Conservation International | Arlington, VA | $15,000 | SUPPORT SOCIETIES TO CARE FOR NATURE, OUR GLOBAL DIVERSITY, FOR THE WELL-BEING OF HUMANITY | 2020 |
| Portland Audubon Society | Portland, OR | $14,000 | SUPPORT THE SPENCER HIGGINS EDUCATIONAL FUND - GIVING KIDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW AND BE JOYFUL IN NATURE | 2023 |
| Montana Environment Information Center | Helena, MT | $12,000 | GIFT TO FIGHT COAL MINE EXPANSION | 2020 |
| Sussex School | Missoula, MT | $12,000 | SUPPORT DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 2020 |
| Families First Learning Lab | Missoula, MT | $11,000 | SUPPORT FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION AND PLAY | 2022 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | $11,000 | SUPPORT THE ORPHAN'S PROJECT | 2022 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | $11,000 | SUPPORT THE ORPHAN'S PROJECT | 2023 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc | Laguna Hills, CA | $10,000 | SUPPORT ORPHAN'S PROJECT ELEPHANT AND RHINO RESCUE AND REHAB PROGRAM | 2020 |
| ALA Kukui - HANA Retreat | HANA, HI | $10,000 | FUND PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN THE HANA COMMUNITY | 2020 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Missoula, MT | $10,000 | PROVIDE WILDLIFE BIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS | 2020 |
| HANA Retreat -Ala Kukui | HANA, HI | $10,000 | FUND PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN THE HANA COMMUNITY. | 2022 |
| Missoula Food Bank | Missoula, MT | $10,000 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A HUNGER-FREE COMMUNITY | 2022 |
| Families First Learning Lab | Missoula, MT | $10,000 | SUPPORT FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION AND PLAY | 2023 |
| Youth Homes | Missoula, MT | $10,000 | PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SAFETY FOR CHILDREN FACING ABUSE AND NEGLECT | 2023 |
| Hope Rescue Mission | Missoula, MT | $10,000 | SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED IN WESTERN MONTANA | 2023 |
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