The Merwin Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Bloomington, Illinois · EIN 36-7699613
- Illinois
- Bloomington
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $420KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 7Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $6MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Mccullough Fund | $150K | 2025 |
| Children'S Health Defense | $100K | 2025 |
| Compass School of Texas | $100K | 2025 |
| Mclean County Museum of History | $25K | 2025 |
| Autism Mclean | $20K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (7 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.