The Merrick Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-6891592
Foundation Overview
Based in Ridley Park, PA, The Merrick Family Foundation has awarded 130 grants totaling $381,836 to organizations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $181 to $20,000, with a median award of $2,142.5.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 11 recipients (55%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
63% of grants are awarded in Pennsylvania, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Media (20%), Philadelphia (17%), Ridley Park (12%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 72% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (39%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Merrick Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthia Williams Medical | $4,125 | Drexel Hill, PA, US | Drive By Shooting Victim Medical Expenses | 2024 |
| Ed Banes Memorial Scholarship | $2,500 | Media, PA, US | Memorial Scholarship Program | 2024 |
| Bhcu Annual Golf Clasic Kids Found | $1,000 | Media, PA, US | Boeing Helicopter Credit Union Childrens Foundatio | 2024 |
| Chester City Team Angel Event | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Angel Event Mother Baby Program | 2024 |
| Lindsay Tariella-uliasz Epilepsy | $3,000 | Glen Mills, PA, US | Epilepsy Treatment Therapy | 2024 |
| Cradles To Crayons | $2,110 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Children In Need Support | 2024 |
| 100 Black Men Philadelphia | $2,500 | Perryville, MD, US | Mentoring Org For Black Youth Kids Ski Trip | 2024 |
| Youth Empowerment Source | $5,000 | Moorestown, NJ, US | Youth Empowerment Source Cecil County Youth | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Oncology Summer Camp | 2024 |
| Emmanual Cancer Foundation | $3,000 | Clark, NJ, US | Pediatric Cancer Annual Holiday Party | 2024 |
| Propell Credit Union | $1,030 | Ridley Park, PA, US | Delco Kids Foundation | 2024 |
| Lilah Williams Sjosten Medical | $3,500 | Drexel Hill, PA, US | Drive By Shooting Victim Medical Expenses | 2023 |
| Ed Banes Memorial Scholarship | $1,500 | Media, PA, US | Memorial Scholarship Program | 2023 |
| Bhcu Annual Golf Clasic Kids Found | $900 | Media, PA, US | Boeing Helicopter Credit Union Childrens Foundatio | 2023 |
| Chester City Team | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Angel Event Mother Baby Program | 2023 |
| Alysha Fassnacht Breast Cancer | $5,000 | Marcus Hook, PA, US | Breast Cancer Medical Assistance | 2023 |
| St Madeline Parish | $200 | Clark, NJ, US | Church And School Fundraiser | 2023 |
| 100 Black Men Philadelphia | $2,500 | Perryville, MD, US | Mentoring Organization For Black Youth | 2023 |
| Grandparents Stepping Up | $1,565 | Ridley Park, PA, US | Assistance For Grandparents Raising Children | 2023 |
| Youth Empowerment Source | $5,000 | Moorestown, NJ, US | Youth Empowerment Source | 2023 |
| Sisters Of Charity | $1,050 | West Chester, PA, US | Gifts For Children In Need | 2023 |
| Lilah Williams Sjosten Medical | $3,500 | Drexel Hill, PA, US | Drive By Shooting Victim Medical Expenses | 2023 |
| Ed Banes Memorial Scholarship | $1,500 | Media, PA, US | Memorial Scholarship Program | 2023 |
| Bhcu Annual Golf Clasic Kids Found | $900 | Media, PA, US | Boeing Helicopter Credit Union Childrens Foundatio | 2023 |
| Chester City Team | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Angel Event Mother Baby Program | 2023 |
| Alysha Fassnacht Breast Cancer | $5,000 | Marcus Hook, PA, US | Breast Cancer Medical Assistance | 2023 |
| St Madeline Parish | $200 | Clark, NJ, US | Church And School Fundraiser | 2023 |
| 100 Black Men Philadelphia | $2,500 | Perryville, MD, US | Mentoring Organization For Black Youth | 2023 |
| Grandparents Stepping Up | $1,565 | Ridley Park, PA, US | Assistance For Grandparents Raising Children | 2023 |
| Youth Empowerment Source | $5,000 | Moorestown, NJ, US | Youth Empowerment Source | 2023 |
| Sisters Of Charity | $1,050 | West Chester, PA, US | Gifts For Children In Need | 2023 |
| Mcketa College Fund Pa 529 | $10,000 | Drexel Hill, PA, US | Memorial Scholarship Fund For Two Children Pa 529 | 2022 |
| Ed Banes Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Media, PA, US | Memorial Scholarship Program | 2022 |
| Pathways Pa | $500 | Media, PA, US | Women & Children From Abuse & Homelessness | 2022 |
| Chester City Team | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Angel Event Mother Baby Program | 2022 |
| Kara Walker Trust | $5,000 | Marcus Hook, PA, US | Memorial Scholdarship Fund | 2022 |
| Patrick Ward | $5,000 | Clark, NJ, US | Ada Home Improvement For Disabled Youth Genetic D | 2022 |
| 100 Black Men Philadelphia | $2,500 | Perryville, MD, US | Mentoring Organization For Black Youth - Ski Trip | 2022 |
| Children Adult Disabi Education | $3,000 | Ridley Park, PA, US | Kids Foundat Benefiting Abused Neglected Children | 2022 |
| Youth Empowerment Source | $5,000 | Moorestown, NJ, US | Youth Empowerment Source | 2022 |
| Emanual Cancer Foundation | $5,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Pedicatric Cancer Holiday Party | 2022 |
| Adopt A Family | $715 | Egg Harbor Township, NJ, US | Holiday Gifts For Children In Need | 2022 |
| Mcketa College Fund Pa 529 | $10,000 | Drexel Hill, PA, US | Memorial Scholarship Fund For Two Children Pa 529 | 2022 |
| Ed Banes Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Media, PA, US | Memorial Scholarship Program | 2022 |
| Pathways Pa | $500 | Media, PA, US | Women & Children From Abuse & Homelessness | 2022 |
| Chester City Team | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Angel Event Mother Baby Program | 2022 |
| Kara Walker Trust | $5,000 | Marcus Hook, PA, US | Memorial Scholdarship Fund | 2022 |
| Patrick Ward | $5,000 | Clark, NJ, US | Ada Home Improvement For Disabled Youth Genetic D | 2022 |
| 100 Black Men Philadelphia | $2,500 | Perryville, MD, US | Mentoring Organization For Black Youth - Ski Trip | 2022 |
| Children Adult Disabi Education | $3,000 | Ridley Park, PA, US | Kids Foundat Benefiting Abused Neglected Children | 2022 |
| Youth Empowerment Source | $5,000 | Moorestown, NJ, US | Youth Empowerment Source | 2022 |
| Emanual Cancer Foundation | $5,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Pedicatric Cancer Holiday Party | 2022 |
| Adopt A Family | $715 | Egg Harbor Township, NJ, US | Holiday Gifts For Children In Need | 2022 |
| Mcketa College Fund Pa 529 | $10,000 | Drexel Hill, PA, US | Memorial Scholarship Fund For Two Children Pa 529 | 2022 |
| Ed Banes Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Media, PA, US | Memorial Scholarship Program | 2022 |
| Pathways Pa | $500 | Media, PA, US | Women & Children From Abuse & Homelessness | 2022 |
| Chester City Team | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Angel Event Mother Baby Program | 2022 |
| Kara Walker Trust | $5,000 | Marcus Hook, PA, US | Memorial Scholdarship Fund | 2022 |
| Patrick Ward | $5,000 | Clark, NJ, US | Ada Home Improvement For Disabled Youth Genetic D | 2022 |
| 100 Black Men Philadelphia | $2,500 | Perryville, MD, US | Mentoring Organization For Black Youth - Ski Trip | 2022 |
| Children Adult Disabi Education | $3,000 | Ridley Park, PA, US | Kids Foundat Benefiting Abused Neglected Children | 2022 |
| Youth Empowerment Source | $5,000 | Moorestown, NJ, US | Youth Empowerment Source | 2022 |
| Emanual Cancer Foundation | $5,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Pedicatric Cancer Holiday Party | 2022 |
| Adopt A Family | $715 | Egg Harbor Township, NJ, US | Holiday Gifts For Children In Need | 2022 |
| Ed Banes Memorial Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Drexel Hill, PA, US | Memorial Scholarship Fund For Families In Need | 2021 |
| City Team | $1,000 | Media, PA, US | Mother Baby Program Poverty Homelessness Hunger | 2021 |
| Young Entrepreneurs Academy | $5,000 | Media, PA, US | Tuition Assistance For Students With Hardship | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Virtual Childrens Oncology Camp | 2021 |
| Community Action Agency Caadc | $675 | Marcus Hook, PA, US | Christmas Holiday Toy Drive & Adopt A Family Gifts | 2021 |
| Emmanuel Cancer Foundation | $5,000 | Clark, NJ, US | Pediatric Cancer Patientssiblings Holiday Party | 2021 |
| Shannon Salyer | $1,734 | Perryville, MD, US | Therapy Dog And Therapy Enclosure For Child | 2021 |
| Bhcu Kids Foundation Hope For Child | $900 | Ridley Park, PA, US | Kids Foundat Benefiting Abused Neglected Children | 2021 |
| Hope | $537 | Moorestown, NJ, US | Easter Basket Outreach | 2021 |
| Quest Therapeutic Services | $3,600 | West Chester, PA, US | Pediatric Therapy Services Pt Speech Ot | 2021 |
| Mary Geary | $10,911 | Egg Harbor Township, NJ, US | Rebuild Handicap Ramp And Handrails | 2021 |
| 100 Black Men Of Philadelphia | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Annual 100 Black Men Of Phila Fishing Trip Wellnes | 2021 |
| The A Team | $1,000 | Collegeville, PA, US | Play Doh Delivered To Childrens Hospital Of Philad | 2021 |
| Colleen Costick | $2,200 | Ridley Park, PA, US | Assistance For Family With Extended Illness | 2021 |
| Children Central Highlands Vietnam | $1,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Support For Street Children And Homeless Vietnam | 2021 |
| Mia Simuong Family | $2,500 | North Haven, CT, US | Assistance Family With Extended Illness At Chop | 2021 |
| Sisters Of St Joseph Welcome Center | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Immigrant Outreach Services | 2021 |
| Mark And Nicole Fucci | $2,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Help For Child With Congenital Heart Disease | 2020 |
| City Team | $1,000 | Chester, PA, US | Mother Baby Program | 2020 |
| The Bridiges Foundation | $2,000 | Jenks, OK, US | Employment For Indiv With Disabilities | 2020 |
| Mary Geary | $1,800 | Egg Harbor Township, NJ, US | Food Assistance For Spec Needs Adopted Children | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Virtual Zoo For Children With Cancer | 2020 |
| Breathing Room Foundation | $472 | Elkins Park, PA, US | Games For Breathing Room Children With Cancer | 2020 |
| Emmanuel Cancer Foundation | $4,000 | Clark, NJ, US | Counseling For Kids With Cancer | 2020 |
| Shannon Salyer | $9,700 | Perryville, MD, US | Therapy Dog And Therapy Enclosure For Child | 2020 |
| Youth Empowerment Source Yes | $5,000 | Elkton, MD, US | Supporting Families And Providing Resources Food | 2020 |
| Bhcu Kids Foundation Hope For Child | $450 | Ridley Park, PA, US | Benefiting Abused And Neglected Children | 2020 |
| Fun And Function Yousef Sorour | $500 | Merion Station, PA, US | Special Needs Educational Toys | 2018 |
| City Team | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | School Books Band Infant Supplies | 2018 |
| Rotation Records | $2,900 | Norristown, PA, US | Ronald Mcdonald Charities Camp | 2018 |
| Case Western Reserve M Lee | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Education | 2018 |
| Vanessa Diaz | $551 | Norristown, PA, US | Vertical Life Vest | 2018 |
| Gina Datillo | $2,600 | Exton, PA, US | Special Needs Rent And Medical Assistance | 2018 |
| Amazoncom Gina Datillo | $300 | Exton, PA, US | Assistance For Homeless Families Giant Food Card | 2018 |
| Barnes And Nobel Emily Brady | $880 | Bethlehem, PA, US | College Text Books | 2018 |
| Emily Egan | $5,000 | Brookhaven, PA, US | Medical Assistance | 2018 |
| Apple Store Nicholas Mahan | $3,238 | Prospect, PA, US | Computer | 2018 |
| Quest Therapeutic Services | $3,600 | West Chester, PA, US | Therapeutic Horseback Riding | 2018 |
| Adopt A Family | $181 | Chester, PA, US | Holiday Gifts | 2018 |
| Emanual Cancer Foundation | $2,175 | Clark, NJ, US | Christmas Party | 2018 |
| Gabriele Sanderson | $5,785 | Malvern, PA, US | Rent | 2018 |
| Jessica R Murtha | $10,000 | Springfield, PA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Miriam Lee | $500 | Cleveland, OH, US | Gift Card Walmart School Supplies | 2018 |
| Mission Of Saint Joan Of Arc | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Garcia Family Rent And Medical Assistance | 2018 |
| Mobility Works Leonard Park | $15,000 | Earleville, MD, US | Adapted Disabled Van For 4 Year Old Quadrapeligic | 2018 |
| Clare Diphillipo | $2,000 | Cherry Hill, NJ, US | Stairlift | 2017 |
| City Team | $1,361 | San Jose, CA, US | School Books Band Infant Supplies | 2017 |
| Rotation Records | $2,000 | Norristown, PA, US | Ronald Mcdonald Charities Camp | 2017 |
| Network For Good | $1,545 | Culver City, CA, US | Life Rolls On - Disabled Children | 2017 |
| East Stroudsberg University | $4,233 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Tuition | 2017 |
| Special Needs Trust | $2,500 | Hockessin, DE, US | Help For The Disabled | 2017 |
| Family Promise De County | $2,000 | Aston, PA, US | Assistance For Homeless Families | 2017 |
| Karen Viscusi | $20,000 | North East, MD, US | Heart Transplant | 2017 |
| Emmanuell Cancer Center | $4,375 | Woodbury Heights, NJ, US | Christmas Party And Transportation Gas Cards | 2017 |
| Elwyn Institute | $1,600 | Media, PA, US | Socialization Program And Outdoor Recreation Equip | 2017 |
| Park Lane Elementry School | $960 | Darby, PA, US | Kindle Fires 6 And Headphones 10 | 2017 |
| Adopt A Family | $496 | Claymont, DE, US | Family Help | 2016 |
| Amazon School Books | $506 | Ridley Park, PA, US | School Books For Disadvantaged | 2016 |
| Cades | $2,000 | Swarthmore, PA, US | Children And Adults With Disabilities | 2016 |
| Cityteam | $1,000 | Chester, PA, US | Helping Shelter Children | 2016 |
| Elwyn Inst Eliz Dougherty | $600 | Media, PA, US | Service For Adults With Disabilities | 2016 |
| Emanuel Cancer Center | $2,500 | Turlock, CA, US | Help For Paitents | 2016 |
| Ronald Mcdonald Revolution Records | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Music For Patients | 2016 |
| Shop With A Cop | $2,000 | Farmington, CT, US | Help Children In Need | 2016 |
| Togeather We Rise | $1,200 | Brea, CA, US | Help Foster Children | 2016 |
| Va Beach Products | $2,931 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Beach Wheelchair For Disabled | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 38-6891592 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 200 INDUSTRIAL HIGHWAY Ridley Park, PA 19078-1100 |
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Forms 990-PF
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