Merkin Family Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Merkin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Marina Dl Rey, California with $228.6M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$228.6Mtotal assets

2004IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Merkin Family Foundation has awarded

17 grantees · $11.7M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

California Institute Of Technology $4.5M
Broad Institute $3M
Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation $1M
Convergent Research $1M
Milken Institute $934K
Prostate Cancer Foundation $680K
Macgilluray Freeman Educational Foundation $250K
Los Angeles County Museum Of Art $100K
Regents Of The University Of Ca $75K
The Harold & Carole Pump Foundation $50K
Boys & Girls Club Of Puerto Rico $50K
Los Angeles Ballet $50K
The Heart Foundation $25K
United Friends Of The Children $25K
Kershaw's Challenge $15K
Ucla Foundation $10K
Kyles Family Foundation $10K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$6.5M
FY2019$12.8M
FY2020$17.2M
FY2021$11.7M
FY2022$11.7M

About Merkin Family Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersMarina Dl Rey, California
EIN200527223
IRS ruling2004

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Merkin Family Foundation?

Merkin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Marina Dl Rey, California with $228.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Merkin Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Merkin Family Foundation?

Merkin Family Foundation's EIN is 200527223. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Merkin Family Foundation?

Private foundations like Merkin Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Merkin Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.