Private Foundation · MA
John Merck Fund
Boston, MA · EIN 237082558 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$2.7M
Total Giving
$1.9M
Grants on File
2
Average Grant
$944K
Giving Radius
Where John Merck Fund Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
No application guidelines on file — check the foundation's website directly.
On Unsolicited Proposals no
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $26K | 2022 |
| Boston, MA | $1.9M | 2022 |
2 grants total
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2.7M | $349K | $1.3M | $7.0M |
| 2020 | $9.3M | $741K | $3.4M | $12.1M |
| 2019 | $20.7M | $1.3M | $2.1M | $11.2M |
| 2015 | $56.3M | $3.2M | $6.9M | $13.2M |
| 2014 | $68.4M | $3.5M | $12.4M | $12.3M |
| 2013 | $78.4M | $3.7M | $7.6M | $10.7M |
| 2012 | $73.9M | $3.7M | $10.9M | $9.4M |
| 2011 | $75.0M | $4.0M | $4.6M | $8.7M |