Private foundation · Oklahoma City, OK (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Merrick Foundation
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $8,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $4,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $8,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $4,000
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $4,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 38 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $451,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $451K | $8,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $421K | $4,000 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Foundation Management Inc. · Oklahoma city · (405) 755-5571 · Kblakley@fmiokc.com
- What to send
- Online grant application at: fmiokc.com/clients/merrick
- Deadlines
- July 5 / october 11
Next one: Oct 11, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- See annual report and grant application at fmiokc.com/clients/merrick
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Gerald S BuchananTrustee
- Valda M BuchananSecretary
- Asher CoeTrustee
- Charles R Coe JrTrustee
- Clay CoeTrustee
- Merrick FitzgeraldVice president
- Ross M CoeTrustee
- Ryan CoeTrustee
- Ward I CoeTrustee
- Gwen GainesTrustee
- Merrick McswigganTrustee
- Frank W MerrickVice president
- Robert MerrickTreasurer
- Jonathan MerrickPresident
- Ward S Merrick IIITrustee
- Jeff MoenTrustee
- Jessie NanceTrustee
- Mike CawleyTrustee
- Will MerrickTrustee
- Kate Merrick-SmithTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Discretionary Grant (2 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
It also made 2 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.