Helen S And Merrill L Bank Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-7031791
Foundation Overview
Based in Palm Beach, FL, Helen S And Merrill L Bank Foundation has awarded 210 grants totaling $3,660,537 to organizations in Florida, Pennsylvania and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $407,516, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 26 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 33% in Maryland and funding distributed across 11 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Maryland, funding concentrates in Baltimore (75%), Owings Mills (9%), See Schedule (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 43% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Helen S And Merrill L Bank Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Kravis Cent For Performing | $28,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2023 |
| League Of Women Voters Of Palm Beac | $3,000 | Wellington, FL, US | Support | 2023 |
| The Maryland Zoo In Baltimore | $8,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2023 |
| National Aquarium In Baltimore | $50 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2023 |
| Norton Museum Of Art | $1,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2023 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2023 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks | $32,446 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Maryland Inc | $3,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of S E And N Fl | $7,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2023 |
| University Of New Hampshire Marine | $10,000 | Durham, NH, US | Support | 2023 |
| Society Of The Four Arts | $3,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2023 |
| South Florida Pbs | $5,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Support | 2023 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2023 |
| Univ Of Calif College Of Bio Studie | $3,000 | Davis, CA, US | Support | 2023 |
| University Of Maryland Medical Syst | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2023 |
| Wypr Public Radio | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2023 |
| American Diabetes Assoc | $1,000 | Merrifield, VA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Garden | $250 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2023 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support | 2023 |
| Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival | $10,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2023 |
| Brown University | $2,000 | Providence, RI, US | Support | 2023 |
| Chautauqua Institution | $25,000 | Chautauqua, NY, US | Support | 2023 |
| Everyman Theatre | $8,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2023 |
| The House Of Ruth | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach Cou | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2023 |
| Maryland Public Television | $1,000 | Owings Mills, MD, US | Support | 2023 |
| Raymond Kravis Cent For Performing | $26,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| League Of Women Voters Of Palm Beac | $2,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Linden Hall School | $4,000 | Lititz, PA, US | Support | 2022 |
| The Maryland Zoo In Baltimore | $8,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| National Aquarium In Baltimore | $50 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| New England Baptist Hospital | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Norton Museum Of Art | $1,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2022 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks | $20,613 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Maryland Inc | $3,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of S E And N Fl | $7,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| University Of New Hampshire Marine | $10,000 | Durham, NH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Society Of The Four Arts | $3,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| South Florida Pbs | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Institu | $15,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| The Right Step | $6,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Univ Of Calif College Of Bio Studie | $2,000 | Davis, CA, US | Support | 2022 |
| University Of Maryland Medical Syst | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Vail Health Foundation | $62,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| Wypr Public Radio | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| American Diabetes Assoc | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Baltimore County Humane Society | $5,000 | Reisterstown, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Baltimore Outreach Services | $7,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Garden | $250 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival | $10,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| Brown University | $2,000 | Providence, RI, US | Support | 2022 |
| Chautauqua Institution | $18,000 | Chautauqua, NY, US | Support | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Colorado Fdn | $7,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| Denver Dumb Friends | $6,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| Everyman Theatre | $6,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Gbmc | $7,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| The House Of Ruth | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach Cou | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Maryland Public Television | $1,000 | Owings Mills, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Raymond Kravis Cent For Performing | $26,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| League Of Women Voters Of Palm Beac | $2,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Linden Hall School | $4,000 | Lititz, PA, US | Support | 2022 |
| The Maryland Zoo In Baltimore | $8,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| National Aquarium In Baltimore | $50 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| New England Baptist Hospital | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Norton Museum Of Art | $1,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2022 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks | $20,613 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Maryland Inc | $3,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of S E And N Fl | $7,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| University Of New Hampshire Marine | $10,000 | Durham, NH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Society Of The Four Arts | $3,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| South Florida Pbs | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Institu | $15,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| The Right Step | $6,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Univ Of Calif College Of Bio Studie | $2,000 | Davis, CA, US | Support | 2022 |
| University Of Maryland Medical Syst | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Vail Health Foundation | $62,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| Wypr Public Radio | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| American Diabetes Assoc | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Baltimore County Humane Society | $5,000 | Reisterstown, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Baltimore Outreach Services | $7,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Garden | $250 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival | $10,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| Brown University | $2,000 | Providence, RI, US | Support | 2022 |
| Chautauqua Institution | $18,000 | Chautauqua, NY, US | Support | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Colorado Fdn | $7,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| Denver Dumb Friends | $6,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| Everyman Theatre | $6,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Gbmc | $7,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| The House Of Ruth | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach Cou | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Maryland Public Television | $1,000 | Owings Mills, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Raymond Kravis Cent For Performing | $26,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| League Of Women Voters Of Palm Beac | $2,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Linden Hall School | $4,000 | Lititz, PA, US | Support | 2022 |
| The Maryland Zoo In Baltimore | $8,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| National Aquarium In Baltimore | $50 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| New England Baptist Hospital | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Norton Museum Of Art | $1,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2022 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks | $20,613 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Maryland Inc | $3,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of S E And N Fl | $7,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| University Of New Hampshire Marine | $10,000 | Durham, NH, US | Support | 2022 |
| Society Of The Four Arts | $3,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| South Florida Pbs | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Institu | $15,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| The Right Step | $6,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Univ Of Calif College Of Bio Studie | $2,000 | Davis, CA, US | Support | 2022 |
| University Of Maryland Medical Syst | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Vail Health Foundation | $62,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| Wypr Public Radio | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| American Diabetes Assoc | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Baltimore County Humane Society | $5,000 | Reisterstown, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Baltimore Outreach Services | $7,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Garden | $250 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support | 2022 |
| Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival | $10,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| Brown University | $2,000 | Providence, RI, US | Support | 2022 |
| Chautauqua Institution | $18,000 | Chautauqua, NY, US | Support | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Colorado Fdn | $7,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| Denver Dumb Friends | $6,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support | 2022 |
| Everyman Theatre | $6,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Gbmc | $7,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| The House Of Ruth | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach Cou | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2022 |
| Maryland Public Television | $1,000 | Owings Mills, MD, US | Support | 2022 |
| Raymond Kravis Cent For Performing | $25,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| League Of Women Voters Of Palm Beac | $2,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| Linden Hall School | $4,000 | Lititz, PA, US | Support | 2021 |
| The Maryland Zoo In Baltimore | $8,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| National Aquarium In Baltimore | $50 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| New England Baptist Hospital | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Norton Museum Of Art | $1,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2021 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks | $15,500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Maryland Inc | $3,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of S E And N Fl | $7,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| University Of New Hampshire Marine | $10,000 | Durham, NH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Society Of The Four Arts | $3,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| South Florida Pbs | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Institu | $15,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2021 |
| The Right Step | $5,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Support | 2021 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| Univ Of Calif College Of Bio Studie | $2,000 | Davis, CA, US | Support | 2021 |
| University Of Maryland Medical Syst | $11,684 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| University Of Maryland Medical Syst | $4,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| Vail Health Foundation | $60,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2021 |
| Wypr Public Radio | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| American Diabetes Assoc | $500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Baltimore County Humane Society | $5,000 | Reisterstown, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| Baltimore Outreach Services | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Garden | $2,500 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2021 |
| Black Girls Dive Fdn | $2,500 | Owings Mills, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival | $10,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2021 |
| Brown University | $2,000 | Providence, RI, US | Support | 2021 |
| Chautauqua Institution | $18,000 | Chautauqua, NY, US | Support | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Of Colorado Fdn | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Support | 2021 |
| Denver Dumb Friends | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support | 2021 |
| Everyman Theatre | $6,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| Gbmc | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| Raymond Kravis Cent For Performing | $25,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| League Of Women Voters Of Palm Beac | $2,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| Linden Hall School | $4,000 | Lititz, PA, US | Support | 2021 |
| The Maryland Zoo In Baltimore | $8,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| National Aquarium In Baltimore | $50 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| New England Baptist Hospital | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Norton Museum Of Art | $1,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Support | 2021 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks | $15,500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Maryland Inc | $3,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of S E And N Fl | $7,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| University Of New Hampshire Marine | $10,000 | Durham, NH, US | Support | 2021 |
| Society Of The Four Arts | $3,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| South Florida Pbs | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Institu | $15,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2021 |
| The Right Step | $5,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Support | 2021 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Support | 2021 |
| Univ Of Calif College Of Bio Studie | $2,000 | Davis, CA, US | Support | 2021 |
| University Of Maryland Medical Syst | $11,684 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| University Of Maryland Medical Syst | $4,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| Vail Health Foundation | $60,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2021 |
| Wypr Public Radio | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| American Diabetes Assoc | $500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Baltimore County Humane Society | $5,000 | Reisterstown, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| Baltimore Outreach Services | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Garden | $2,500 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2021 |
| Black Girls Dive Fdn | $2,500 | Owings Mills, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support | 2021 |
| Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival | $10,000 | Vail, CO, US | Support | 2021 |
| Brown University | $2,000 | Providence, RI, US | Support | 2021 |
| Chautauqua Institution | $18,000 | Chautauqua, NY, US | Support | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Of Colorado Fdn | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Support | 2021 |
| Denver Dumb Friends | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support | 2021 |
| Everyman Theatre | $6,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| Gbmc | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support | 2021 |
| Schedule | $407,516 | See Schedule, MD, US | Support | 2020 |
| Schedule | $361,000 | See Schedule, MD, US | Support | 2019 |
| Schedule | $380,000 | See Schedule, MD, US | Support | 2018 |
| Schedule | $367,110 | See Schedule, MD, US | Support | 2017 |
| Schedule | $343,758 | See Schedule, MD, US | Support | 2016 |
| Various | $303,700 | See Schedule, MD, US | Support | 2015 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 23-7031791 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 200 BRADLEY PLACE 305 Palm Beach, FL 33480-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Helen S And Merrill L Bank Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Penny Bank |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Herbert M Bank |
Forms 990-PF
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