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EIN 46-1388787

Merlin Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Missoula
State
Montana
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
The Merlin Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds support worldwide conservation education, support work protecting wild salmon, steelhead and trout rivers of the pacific north, and support to create a hunger-free society. Last year, it made 28 grants. It is located in Missoula, MT.
Total revenues
$63,666
2023
Total expenses
$436,407
2023
Total assets
$7,161,617
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Grants made by Merlin Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of Montana FoundationProvide Wildlife Biology Scholarships for Students With Financial Need.$32,500
Audubon Society Of PortlandSupport the Spencer Higgins Educational Fund - Giving Kids the Opportunity To Learn, Grow and Be Joyful in Nature$14,000
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USASupport the Orphan's Project$11,000
...and 27 more grants made totalling $198,000

Personnel at Merlin Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Susan E O'ConnorChairman$0

Financials for Merlin Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Investment income and dividends$149,101
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-85,435
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$63,666

Form 990s for Merlin Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-07990PFView PDF
2022-122023-09-11990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-15990PFView PDF
2020-122021-03-31990PFView PDF
2019-122020-12-22990PFView PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
May 21, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 8, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
August 19, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
125 Bank St 300
Missoula, MT 59802
Metro area
Missoula, MT
County
Missoula County, MT
Phone
(406) 728-0864
IRS details
EIN
46-1388787
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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