Funding search · EIN 461388787 · Missoula, MT

Merlin Foundation

Name: Merlin Foundation grants, 2022–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

131
grants reported: $915,000
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $5,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

community montana education through conservation protect children nature

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Conservation International3 grants · $70,000
University of Montana Foundation2 grants · $65,000
Hana Retreat -Ala Kukui3 grants · $50,000
Missoula Community Foundation3 grants · $45,000
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust3 grants · $32,000
Families First Learning Lab3 grants · $31,000
Missoula Food Bank3 grants · $25,000
The Roxy Theater3 grants · $22,500
Youth Homes2 grants · $20,000
Montana Land Reliance2 grants · $20,000

Giving over time

$216,000

2022

$336,000

2023

$363,000

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 131 grants.

$32,500
University of Montana Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2024
Support u of m's chair of fisheries to help make an impact for the health of montana fish
$32,500
University of Montana Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2023
Provide wildlife biology scholarships for students with financial need.
$30,000
Missoula Community Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2024
Enhance the missoula community by strengthening non profits.
$25,000
Conservation International · Arlington, VA · 2024
Protecting the nature that people rely on for food and fresh water
$25,000
Conservation International · Arlington, VA · 2023
Support societies to care for nature, our global diversity, for the well being of hummanity.
$20,000
Hana Retreat -Ala Kukui · Hana, HI · 2024
Fund programs and projects in the hana community.
$20,000
Hana Retreat -Ala Kukui · Hana, HI · 2023
Fund programs and projects in the hana community.
$20,000
Conservation International · Arlington, VA · 2022
Support societies to care for nature, our global diversity, for the well being of hummanity.
$16,000
Bird Alliance of Oregon · Portland, OR · 2024
Sliding scale tuition for stifts nature campts, and $4,000 to support scape school programs
$14,000
Portland Audubon Society · Portland, OR · 2023
Support the spencer higgins educational fund - giving kids the opportunity to learn, grow and be joyful in nature
$11,000
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust · Laguna Hills, CA · 2023
Support the orphan's project
$11,000
Families First Learning Lab · Missoula, MT · 2022
Support families in the community through education and play
$11,000
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust · Laguna Hills, CA · 2022
Support the orphan's project
$10,000
Conservation International - Brazil · Arlington, VA · 2024
Work in brazil to protect nature and the rainforests
$10,000
Families First Boston · Watertown, MA · 2024
Support families in the boston area
$10,000
Families First Learning Lab · Missoula, MT · 2024
Support families in the community through education and play
$10,000
Hawaii Peoples Fund · Honolulu, HI · 2024
Support organizations challenging systems of oppression
$10,000
Homeword · Missoula, MT · 2024
Educate homebuyers and strengthen montana communities
$10,000
Missoula Food Bank · Missoula, MT · 2024
Provide support for a hunger-free community
$10,000
Montana Land Reliance · Helena, MT · 2024
Support to permanently protect montana's lands
$10,000
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust · Laguna Hills, CA · 2024
Support the orphan's project
$10,000
The Roxy Theater · Missoula, MT · 2024
Support cinema through education and community
$10,000
The Safina Center · Setauket, NY · 2024
Support scientific research and conservation through literature, art, film and photography
$10,000
Youth Homes · Missoula, MT · 2024
To provide safety for children who face trauma, abuse, and neglect
$10,000
Families First Learning Lab · Missoula, MT · 2023
Support families in the community through education and play
$10,000
Hawaii Peoples Fund · Honolulu, HI · 2023
Support organizations challenging systems of oppression
$10,000
Hope Rescue Mission · Missoula, MT · 2023
Support services for those in need in western montana
$10,000
Missoula Community Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2023
Support missoula community involvement in non-profits
$10,000
Missoula Interfaith Collaborative · Missoula, MT · 2023
Support to help build a stronger community
$10,000
Montana Land Reliance · Helena, MT · 2023
Support to permanently protect montana's lands
$10,000
Orion Society · Great Barrington, MA · 2023
Support a publication to inspire individuals to help heal nature and community
$10,000
The Roxy Theater · Missoula, MT · 2023
Support cinema through education and community
$10,000
Youth Homes · Missoula, MT · 2023
Provide support and safety for children facing abuse and neglect
$10,000
Hana Retreat -Ala Kukui · Hana, HI · 2022
Fund programs and projects in the hana community.
$10,000
Missoula Food Bank · Missoula, MT · 2022
Provide support for a hunger-free community
$8,500
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust · Honolulu, HI · 2022
Support land protection in hawaii
$7,500
Montana Environmental Info Cen · Helena, MT · 2024
Provide support for clean and healthy montana
$7,500
Montana Environmental Info Cen · Helena, MT · 2023
Provide support for clean and healthy montana
$7,500
Owl Research Institute · Charlo, MT · 2022
Support owl conservation through research and education.
$6,000
Hui Ho' Oleimaluo · Hilo, HI · 2023
Support hands-on education and management of natural resources in hawaii
$6,000
Owl Research Institute · Charlo, MT · 2023
Support owl conservation through research and education.
$6,000
Wounded Warriors · Jacksonville, FL · 2023
Support to honor and empower wounded warriors
$6,000
Nestucca Neskowin Sand Lake Watersh · Pacific City, OR · 2022
Support river restoration projects and pursue activities that support a healthy ecosystem
$6,000
Sarara Foundation · Denver, CO · 2022
Support communities for indigenous people in africa
$6,000
Sussex School · Missoula, MT · 2022
Support for students' education in an alternative environment
$5,000
Blackfoot Challenge · Ovando, MT · 2024
Support conservation and education in the blackfoot valley
$5,000
Casting for Recovery · Bozeman, MT · 2024
Provides fly fishing retreats and other services for breast cancer survivors
$5,000
Climate Smart · Missoula, MT · 2024
Support to build networks to foster a resilient community.
$5,000
Exploration Works · Helena, MT · 2024
Support montana children with hands on experience for stem knowledge
$5,000
Family Promise of Greater Helena · Helena, MT · 2024
Help families in helena, mt to overcome homelessness
$5,000
Friends of Otter Rock Marine Reserv · Depoe Bay, OR · 2024
Help protect otter rock marine reserve
$5,000
Girls Thrive · Helena, MT · 2024
Fund program to empower girls through sports to promote self confidence and self esteem
$5,000
God'S Love - Helena Mt · Helena, MT · 2024
Program support for shelter, meals and clothing for those in need
$5,000
Helena Food Share · Helena, MT · 2024
Support to create a hunger-free community.
$5,000
Maine Inside Out · Lewiston, ME · 2024
Create theater and inspiration for social change
$5,000
Missoula Butterfly House and Insect · Missoula, MT · 2024
Support work to educate children about the world of butterflies and insects
$5,000
Montana Bicycle Guild · Helena, MT · 2024
Support building and maintaining new and existing trails in montana.
$5,000
Montana Science Center · Bozeman, MT · 2024
Support science education for families of southwest montana.
$5,000
Nestucca Neskowin Sand Lake Watersh · Pacific City, OR · 2024
Support river restoration projects and pursue activities that support a healthy ecosystem
$5,000
Owl Research Institute · Charlo, MT · 2024
Support owl conservation through research and education.
$5,000
The Friendship Center · Helena, MT · 2024
Provide a safe place for victims of domestic violence and assualt.
$5,000
The Pulp · Missoula, MT · 2024
Support continuance of independent journalism in missoula and western montana
$5,000
Watson Children'S Center · Missoula, MT · 2024
Work to provide shelter, safety, and stability for children in western montana
$5,000
Wild Skies Raptor Center · Missoula, MT · 2024
Support rescue, rehab and release of raptors in western montana
$5,000
Yellowstone Forever · Bozeman, MT · 2024
Support projects to help sustain yellowstone national park
$5,000
Blackfoot Challenge · Ovando, MT · 2023
Support conservation and education in the blackfoot valley
$5,000
Climate Smart · Missoula, MT · 2023
Support to build networks to foster a resilient community.
$5,000
Community Food Agriculture C · Missoula, MT · 2023
Support for building a healthy local community by protecting farmland and educating new farmers
$5,000
Exploration Works · Helena, MT · 2023
Support montana children with hands on experience for stem knowledge
$5,000
Mercy for Animals · Hagerstown, MD · 2023
Support work to end the exploitation of animals for food
$5,000
Missoula Butterfly House and Insect · Missoula, MT · 2023
Support work to educate children about the world of butterflies and insects
$5,000
Missoula Food Bank · Missoula, MT · 2023
Provide support for a hunger-free community
$5,000
Montana Bicycle Guild · Helena, MT · 2023
Support building and maintaining new and existing trails in montana.
$5,000
Montana Science Center · Bozeman, MT · 2023
Support science education for families of southwest montana.
$5,000
Nestucca Neskowin Sand Lake Watersh · Pacific City, OR · 2023
Support river restoration projects and pursue activities that support a healthy ecosystem
$5,000
The Friendship Center · Helena, MT · 2023
Provide a safe place for victims of domestic violence and assualt.
$5,000
Trust for Public Land · Bozeman, MT · 2023
Support work creating parks and public land spaces
$5,000
University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 2023
Support u of m's prison creative arts project
$5,000
Wild Skies Raptor Center · Missoula, MT · 2023
Support rescue, rehab and release of raptors in western montana
$5,000
Yellowstone Forever · Bozeman, MT · 2023
Support projects to help sustain yellowstone national park
$5,000
Blackfoot Challenge · Ovando, MT · 2022
Support conservation and education in the blackfoot valley
$5,000
Climate Smart · Missoula, MT · 2022
Support to build networks to foster a resilient community.
$5,000
Community Food Agriculture C · Missoula, MT · 2022
Support for building a healthy local community by protecting farmland and educating new farmers
$5,000
Ecology Project Interntional · Missoula, MT · 2022
Protect critical wildlife habitat
$5,000
Ecotrust · Portland, OR · 2022
Support social, economic and enviromental well being
$5,000
Glacier Ice Rink · Missoula, MT · 2022
Support ice skating in missoula
$5,000
God'S Love - Helena Mt · Helena, MT · 2022
Program support for shelter, meals and clothing for those in need
$5,000
Helena Food Share · Helena, MT · 2022
Support to create a hunger-free community.
$5,000
Hope Rescue Mission · Missoula, MT · 2022
Support services for those in need in western montana
$5,000
Missoula Community Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2022
Support missoula community involvement in non-profits
$5,000
Montana Bicycle Guild · Helena, MT · 2022
Support building and maintaining new and existing trails in montana.
$5,000
Montana Environmental Info Cen · Helena, MT · 2022
Provide support for clean and healthy montana
$5,000
Portland Audubon Society · Portland, OR · 2022
Support the spencer higgins educational fund - giving kids the opportunity to learn, grow and be joyful in nature
$5,000
The Dollywood Foundation · Sevierville, TN · 2022
Support the dolly parton's imagination library gifting books free of charge to children around the world
$5,000
The Safina Center · Setauket, NY · 2022
Support scientific research and conservation through literature, art, film and photography
$5,000
Trust for Public Land · Bozeman, MT · 2022
Support work creating parks and public land spaces
$5,000
Working Dogs for Conservation Found · Bozeman, MT · 2022
Support for training dogs for conservation protection of wildlife and places
$5,000
Yellowstone Forever · Bozeman, MT · 2022
Support projects to help sustain yellowstone national park
$4,000
Montana Audubon Society · Helena, MT · 2024
Promote conservation education in montana
$4,000
Casting for Recovery · Bozeman, MT · 2023
Provides fly fishing retreats and other services for breast cancer survivors

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