Lee Merrick Foundation Inc is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (T21) the organization is classified as: Corporate Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lee Merrick Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Lee Merrick Foundation Inc generated $42.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (69.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Lee Merrick Foundation Inc has awarded 114 individual grants totaling $1,912,277. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MISSION OF THE LEE MERRICK FOUNDATION IS: (1) TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, FAMILY ENJOYMENT, HISTORY, PRESERVATION AND RECREATIONALOPEN SPACE WITHIN A RURAL SETTING; (2) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF, AND INSPIRE PATION FOR, THE ENVIRONMENT, DOMESTIC ANIMALS, WILDLIFE, ENDANGERED SPECIES, WETLANDS AND WOODLANDS AND THEIR PROPER CARE, PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION; AND (3) TO TAKE PART IN THE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, DOMESTIC ANIMALS, WILDLFE, ENDANGERED SPECIES, WETLANDS AND WOODLANDS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jorja Merrick Vice Preside | 2 | $0 | |
Roger Merrick President | 12 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $4,168 |
Dividends & Interest | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$30,911 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $69,012 |
Total Revenue | $42,269 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $20,000 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $1,572 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $700 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $29,868 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $90 |
Other expenses | $23,248 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $84,732 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,080,277 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $1,165,009 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $450,947 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $600,055 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $650,349 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,701,351 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lee Merrick Foundation Inc has awarded $1,080,277 in support to 49 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Southlake, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $334,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $60,000 |
Centennial, CO PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $50,000 |
Canton, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $43,000 |
Orlando, FL PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $40,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $30,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Hildebrand Foundation Houston, TX | $114,322,883 | $23,614,226 |
Carl A Davis And Lois E Davis Foundation Houston, TX | $0 | $544,470 |
Hirsch Family Foundation Dallas, TX | $52,981,348 | $34,969,949 |
Entergy Charitable Foundation New Orleans, LA | $10,718,766 | $2,697,786 |
Smith Family Foundation Austin, TX | $2,063,167 | $8,401,265 |
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation Tr San Antonio, TX | $73,883,656 | $7,181,888 |
Santander Consumer Usa Inc Foundation Dallas, TX | $61,196,374 | $60,000,000 |
Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation Kerrville, TX | $63,600,144 | $3,895,944 |
Boone Family Foundation Dallas, TX | $0 | $1,805,045 |
William A Brookshire Foundation Lakeway, TX | $44,188,133 | $14,237,408 |
Con Alma Health Foundation Santa Fe, NM | $33,283,264 | $4,439,981 |
One Gas Foundation Inc Tulsa, OK | $37,667,049 | $5,198,491 |