Harry A Merlo Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 94-3086742
Foundation Overview
Based in Hillsboro, OR, Harry A Merlo Foundation Inc has awarded 242 grants totaling $7,524,498 to organizations in California, Oregon and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $200,000, with a median award of $25,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$7,524,498
Total Assets
$45,933,473
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
88
Median Grant
$17,500
% Median Grant Decline
-30%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Highly Accessible: 73%
64 of 88 recipients (73%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
Oregon
75% of all grants are concentrated in Oregon, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Oregon, funding concentrates in Portland (60%), Salem (6%), Beaverton (6%).
Funding Trajectory
+16%
Stable funding levels with 16% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (36%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Harry A Merlo Foundation Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Valley Healthcare | $50,000 | Cloverdale, CA, US | Construction Of Medical Facility In Cloverdale, Ca | 2024 |
| Als Foundation Of Oregon & Sw Washington | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Als Independence Program | 2024 |
| Bravo Youth Orchestra | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Instrument Program For Pre-school - High School Age Children | 2024 |
| Carmilite Monastery | $20,000 | Cody, WY, US | Chapel Construction | 2024 |
| Casa For Children | $30,000 | Portland, OR, US | Operating Support For Children's Advocacy Program | 2024 |
| Catholic School Endownment Fund | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Tuition Grant Program To Catholic Schools | 2024 |
| Clackamas Volunteers In Medicine | $25,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Community College Internship Programs In Healthcare | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | Caritas Community Housing - The Annex Project | 2024 |
| Community Cycling Center | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Bicycle Safety Education | 2024 |
| Dove Lewis | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Hospital Expansion 2020-2024 Pledge | 2024 |
| Eastern Oregon University Foundation | $100,000 | Lagrande, OR, US | College Of Business Agriculture Entrepreneurship Program Support Fund | 2024 |
| Eastwood Ranch Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Facility Construction Capital Campaign 2021-2024 Pledge | 2024 |
| Crossroads Carnegie Art | $25,000 | Baker City, OR, US | Support For Art Program For Underserved Children | 2024 |
| Catholic Youth Organization | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | Construction Of Youth Center At Camp Howard, Corbett, Or | 2024 |
| Freedom Foundation | $10,000 | Salem, OR, US | General Program Support And Event Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Hoyt Arboretium Friends | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | 2024 Winter Storm Clean-up | 2024 |
| Imbler Education Foundation | $50,000 | Imbler, OR, US | Capital Project To Improve Track For Field Events | 2024 |
| Lighthouse Financial Foundation | $50,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Three Year Pledge (2024-2026) Savings Education Program | 2024 |
| Hope For The Homeless Foundation | $100,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support To Solve The Homeless Problem | 2024 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $50,000 | Penngrove, CA, US | Program Support For Canine Training To Assist Veterans | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement Of Oregon & Sw Washington Biz Town | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital For Westside Expansion Into Hillsboro, Or | 2024 |
| Portland Tennis & Education | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Support For Afterschool & Summer Programs For Grades K-12 | 2024 |
| Music Workshop | $27,800 | Portland, OR, US | Support To Improve Equity In Arts Education By Providing Free, Quality Music Education | 2024 |
| My Voice Music | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Support Programs For Songwriting, Recording & Performing For Young People 8-24 | 2024 |
| The Peaceful Presence Project | $20,000 | Bend, OR, US | Program Provides End Of Life Care For Unhoused, Low Income In Deschutes County, Or | 2024 |
| Peace Officers Relief & Education Fund | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff's Assn. Fund | 2024 |
| Play It Forward | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Support For Musical Instruments For Children | 2024 |
| Ranger's Scholarship Fund | $50,000 | Fort Benning, GA, US | Program To Award Scholarships To Ranger Family Members | 2024 |
| Arlington Club Heritage Foundation | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital Project For Seismic Upgrade | 2024 |
| Russell Museum | $5,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Donation In Honor Of Christina Blackwell | 2024 |
| Great Medorg | $35,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Inga Thompson Foundation | $5,000 | Halfway, OR, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| National Smokejumper Association | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Historical Preservation Program Support | 2024 |
| Into The Wild Outdoors | $10,000 | Stafford, AZ, US | Program Support For Camp To Facilitate Youth Outdoor Skills | 2024 |
| Windsor Christian Academy | $1,000 | Windsor, CA, US | 2024 Jog-a-thon For Program Support | 2024 |
| Tunnel To Towers | $35,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Marietta First Baptist Church | $5,000 | Marietta, SC, US | Hurricane Relief For Families Impacted | 2024 |
| St Anthony's Catholic School | $25,000 | Tigard, OR, US | Capital Construction Pledge 2022-2025 | 2024 |
| Butte Ag Foundation | $10,000 | Durham, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Harry A. Merlo Invitational | 2024 |
| Almanor Fishing Association | $10,000 | Chester, CA, US | Trout Stocking At Lake Almano | 2024 |
| Kids N' Tennis | $500 | Milwaukie, OR, US | Harry A Merlo Sportsmanship Award, Oregon State Tennis Championship | 2024 |
| Univerity Of Portland School Of Nursing | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | Rural Nursing Program | 2024 |
| The Museum Of Flight | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | In Memory Of Capitain Alan L. Williams | 2024 |
| Zack Packard Memorial Foundation | $5,000 | Hillsboro, OR, US | Capital Campaign For Acquisition Of Oregon 4-h Center | 2024 |
| Alexander Valley Healthcare | $50,000 | Cloverdale, CA, US | Construction Of Medical Facility In Cloverdale, Ca | 2024 |
| Als Foundation Of Oregon & Sw Washington | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Als Independence Program | 2024 |
| Bravo Youth Orchestra | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Instrument Program For Pre-school - High School Age Children | 2024 |
| Carmilite Monastery | $20,000 | Cody, WY, US | Chapel Construction | 2024 |
| Casa For Children | $30,000 | Portland, OR, US | Operating Support For Children's Advocacy Program | 2024 |
| Catholic School Endownment Fund | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Tuition Grant Program To Catholic Schools | 2024 |
| Clackamas Volunteers In Medicine | $25,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Community College Internship Programs In Healthcare | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | Caritas Community Housing - The Annex Project | 2024 |
| Community Cycling Center | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Bicycle Safety Education | 2024 |
| Dove Lewis | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Hospital Expansion 2020-2024 Pledge | 2024 |
| Eastern Oregon University Foundation | $100,000 | Lagrande, OR, US | College Of Business Agriculture Entrepreneurship Program Support Fund | 2024 |
| Eastwood Ranch Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Facility Construction Capital Campaign 2021-2024 Pledge | 2024 |
| Crossroads Carnegie Art | $25,000 | Baker City, OR, US | Support For Art Program For Underserved Children | 2024 |
| Catholic Youth Organization | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | Construction Of Youth Center At Camp Howard, Corbett, Or | 2024 |
| Freedom Foundation | $10,000 | Salem, OR, US | General Program Support And Event Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Hoyt Arboretium Friends | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | 2024 Winter Storm Clean-up | 2024 |
| Imbler Education Foundation | $50,000 | Imbler, OR, US | Capital Project To Improve Track For Field Events | 2024 |
| Lighthouse Financial Foundation | $50,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Three Year Pledge (2024-2026) Savings Education Program | 2024 |
| Hope For The Homeless Foundation | $100,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support To Solve The Homeless Problem | 2024 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $50,000 | Penngrove, CA, US | Program Support For Canine Training To Assist Veterans | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement Of Oregon & Sw Washington Biz Town | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital For Westside Expansion Into Hillsboro, Or | 2024 |
| Portland Tennis & Education | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Support For Afterschool & Summer Programs For Grades K-12 | 2024 |
| Music Workshop | $27,800 | Portland, OR, US | Support To Improve Equity In Arts Education By Providing Free, Quality Music Education | 2024 |
| My Voice Music | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Support Programs For Songwriting, Recording & Performing For Young People 8-24 | 2024 |
| The Peaceful Presence Project | $20,000 | Bend, OR, US | Program Provides End Of Life Care For Unhoused, Low Income In Deschutes County, Or | 2024 |
| Peace Officers Relief & Education Fund | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff's Assn. Fund | 2024 |
| Play It Forward | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Program Support For Musical Instruments For Children | 2024 |
| Ranger's Scholarship Fund | $50,000 | Fort Benning, GA, US | Program To Award Scholarships To Ranger Family Members | 2024 |
| Arlington Club Heritage Foundation | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital Project For Seismic Upgrade | 2024 |
| Russell Museum | $5,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Donation In Honor Of Christina Blackwell | 2024 |
| Great Medorg | $35,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Inga Thompson Foundation | $5,000 | Halfway, OR, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| National Smokejumper Association | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Historical Preservation Program Support | 2024 |
| Into The Wild Outdoors | $10,000 | Stafford, AZ, US | Program Support For Camp To Facilitate Youth Outdoor Skills | 2024 |
| Windsor Christian Academy | $1,000 | Windsor, CA, US | 2024 Jog-a-thon For Program Support | 2024 |
| Tunnel To Towers | $35,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Program Support | 2024 |
| Marietta First Baptist Church | $5,000 | Marietta, SC, US | Hurricane Relief For Families Impacted | 2024 |
| St Anthony's Catholic School | $25,000 | Tigard, OR, US | Capital Construction Pledge 2022-2025 | 2024 |
| Butte Ag Foundation | $10,000 | Durham, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Harry A. Merlo Invitational | 2024 |
| Almanor Fishing Association | $10,000 | Chester, CA, US | Trout Stocking At Lake Almano | 2024 |
| Kids N' Tennis | $500 | Milwaukie, OR, US | Harry A Merlo Sportsmanship Award, Oregon State Tennis Championship | 2024 |
| Univerity Of Portland School Of Nursing | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | Rural Nursing Program | 2024 |
| The Museum Of Flight | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | In Memory Of Capitain Alan L. Williams | 2024 |
| Zack Packard Memorial Foundation | $5,000 | Hillsboro, OR, US | Capital Campaign For Acquisition Of Oregon 4-h Center | 2024 |
| California Water Fowl | $100,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Conservation Program | 2022 |
| Body Vox | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $125,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Housing Projects | 2022 |
| Arlington Club Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital Improvement Grantcapital Improvement Grantcapital Improvement Project | 2022 |
| De La Salle North Catholic | $100,000 | Portland, OR, US | Gymnasium Construction 2020-2022 Pledge | 2022 |
| Center For Hope And Safety | $20,000 | Salem, OR, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Dove Lewis | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Hospital Expansion 2020-2024 Pledge | 2022 |
| Eastside Timbers | $75,000 | Gresham, OR, US | Capital Project, Phase Ii (clubhouse) 2019-2022 Pledge | 2022 |
| Eastwood Ranch Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Facility Construction Capital Campaign 2021-2024 Pledge | 2022 |
| Freedom Foundation | $35,000 | Salem, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Eastern Oregon University Foundation | $100,000 | Lagrande, OR, US | College Of Business Agriculture Entrepreneurship Program Support Fund | 2022 |
| Friends Of Hopewell House | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Sanctuary Of Our Sorrowful Mother | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital Construction | 2022 |
| New Mount Carmel Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Cody, WY, US | Monestary Construction | 2022 |
| Helping Hands Re-entry Center | $30,000 | Gearhart, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Hope For The Homeless Foundation | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Music Workshop | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Portland Tennis And Education | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Support, Youth Education 2020-2022 Pledge | 2022 |
| Providence St Vincent Heart Program | $52,500 | Portland, OR, US | Heart Services Capital 2019-2023 Pledge And General Program Support | 2022 |
| Rangers Scholarship Fund | $30,000 | Fort Benning, GA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Reading Results | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Reading Support Programs For Children | 2022 |
| Run-with-neil | $5,000 | Scappoose, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Stirling City Volunteer Department | $30,000 | Stirling City, CA, US | Conservation Project For Fire Prevention | 2022 |
| St Mary's Home For Boys | $5,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Harry A. Merlo Scholarship Fund And General Program Support | 2022 |
| Univerity Of Portland | $80,000 | Portland, OR, US | Merlo Field Improvement Fund, School Of Nursing, Athletics General Program Support | 2022 |
| Vietnam War Memorial | $25,000 | Boring, OR, US | Capital Construction | 2022 |
| Youth Music Project | $25,000 | West Linn, OR, US | Scholarship Program 2021-2023 Pledge | 2022 |
| Oregon Society Of Certified Public Accountants | $10,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | William F. Holdner Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| The Peaceful Presence Project | $20,000 | Bend, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| St Andrew's Nativity School | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital Construction Pledge 2022-2025 | 2022 |
| St Anthony's Catholic School | $25,000 | Tigard, OR, US | Capital Construction Pledge 2022-2025 | 2022 |
| California Water Fowl | $100,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Conservation Program | 2022 |
| Body Vox | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $125,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Housing Projects | 2022 |
| Arlington Club Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital Improvement Grantcapital Improvement Grantcapital Improvement Project | 2022 |
| De La Salle North Catholic | $100,000 | Portland, OR, US | Gymnasium Construction 2020-2022 Pledge | 2022 |
| Center For Hope And Safety | $20,000 | Salem, OR, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Dove Lewis | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Hospital Expansion 2020-2024 Pledge | 2022 |
| Eastside Timbers | $75,000 | Gresham, OR, US | Capital Project, Phase Ii (Clubhouse) 2019-2022 Pledge | 2022 |
| Eastwood Ranch Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Facility Construction Capital Campaign 2021-2024 Pledge | 2022 |
| Freedom Foundation | $35,000 | Salem, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Eastern Oregon University Foundation | $100,000 | Lagrande, OR, US | College Of Business Agriculture Entrepreneurship Program Support Fund | 2022 |
| Friends Of Hopewell House | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Sanctuary Of Our Sorrowful Mother | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital Construction | 2022 |
| New Mount Carmel Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Cody, WY, US | Monestary Construction | 2022 |
| Helping Hands Re-entry Center | $30,000 | Gearhart, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Hope For The Homeless Foundation | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Music Workshop | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Portland Tennis And Education | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Support, Youth Education 2020-2022 Pledge | 2022 |
| Providence St Vincent Heart Program | $52,500 | Portland, OR, US | Heart Services Capital 2019-2023 Pledge And General Program Support | 2022 |
| Rangers Scholarship Fund | $30,000 | Fort Benning, GA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Reading Results | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Reading Support Programs For Children | 2022 |
| Run-with-neil | $5,000 | Scappoose, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Stirling City Volunteer Department | $30,000 | Stirling City, CA, US | Conservation Project For Fire Prevention | 2022 |
| St Mary's Home For Boys | $5,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Harry A. Merlo Scholarship Fund And General Program Support | 2022 |
| Univerity Of Portland | $80,000 | Portland, OR, US | Merlo Field Improvement Fund, School Of Nursing, Athletics General Program Support | 2022 |
| Vietnam War Memorial | $25,000 | Boring, OR, US | Capital Construction | 2022 |
| Youth Music Project | $25,000 | West Linn, OR, US | Scholarship Program 2021-2023 Pledge | 2022 |
| Oregon Society Of Certified Public Accountants | $10,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | William F. Holdner Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| The Peaceful Presence Project | $20,000 | Bend, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| St Andrew's Nativity School | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital Construction Pledge 2022-2025 | 2022 |
| St Anthony's Catholic School | $25,000 | Tigard, OR, US | Capital Construction Pledge 2022-2025 | 2022 |
| California Water Fowl | $100,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Conservation Program | 2022 |
| Body Vox | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $125,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Housing Projects | 2022 |
| Arlington Club Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital Improvement Grantcapital Improvement Grantcapital Improvement Project | 2022 |
| De La Salle North Catholic | $100,000 | Portland, OR, US | Gymnasium Construction 2020-2022 Pledge | 2022 |
| Center For Hope And Safety | $20,000 | Salem, OR, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Dove Lewis | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Hospital Expansion 2020-2024 Pledge | 2022 |
| Eastside Timbers | $75,000 | Gresham, OR, US | Capital Project, Phase Ii (Clubhouse) 2019-2022 Pledge | 2022 |
| Eastwood Ranch Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Facility Construction Capital Campaign 2021-2024 Pledge | 2022 |
| Freedom Foundation | $35,000 | Salem, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Eastern Oregon University Foundation | $100,000 | Lagrande, OR, US | College Of Business Agriculture Entrepreneurship Program Support Fund | 2022 |
| Friends Of Hopewell House | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Sanctuary Of Our Sorrowful Mother | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital Construction | 2022 |
| New Mount Carmel Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Cody, WY, US | Monestary Construction | 2022 |
| Helping Hands Re-entry Center | $30,000 | Gearhart, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Hope For The Homeless Foundation | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Music Workshop | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Portland Tennis And Education | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Support, Youth Education 2020-2022 Pledge | 2022 |
| Providence St Vincent Heart Program | $52,500 | Portland, OR, US | Heart Services Capital 2019-2023 Pledge And General Program Support | 2022 |
| Rangers Scholarship Fund | $30,000 | Fort Benning, GA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Reading Results | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Reading Support Programs For Children | 2022 |
| Run-with-neil | $5,000 | Scappoose, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Stirling City Volunteer Department | $30,000 | Stirling City, CA, US | Conservation Project For Fire Prevention | 2022 |
| St Mary's Home For Boys | $5,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Harry A. Merlo Scholarship Fund And General Program Support | 2022 |
| Univerity Of Portland | $80,000 | Portland, OR, US | Merlo Field Improvement Fund, School Of Nursing, Athletics General Program Support | 2022 |
| Vietnam War Memorial | $25,000 | Boring, OR, US | Capital Construction | 2022 |
| Youth Music Project | $25,000 | West Linn, OR, US | Scholarship Program 2021-2023 Pledge | 2022 |
| Oregon Society Of Certified Public Accountants | $10,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | William F. Holdner Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| The Peaceful Presence Project | $20,000 | Bend, OR, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| St Andrew's Nativity School | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital Construction Pledge 2022-2025 | 2022 |
| St Anthony's Catholic School | $25,000 | Tigard, OR, US | Capital Construction Pledge 2022-2025 | 2022 |
| Albertina Kerr Centers | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Operational Funding For Psychiatric Care | 2021 |
| Body Vox | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Covid Relief And General Program Support | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities | $75,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Housing Projects | 2021 |
| Oregon Consular Corps | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Arlington Club Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital Improvement Grantcapital Improvement Grant | 2021 |
| De La Salle North Catholic | $100,000 | Portland, OR, US | Gymnasium Construction 2020-2022 Pledge | 2021 |
| Hoyt Arboretum | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Youth Environmental Education | 2021 |
| Dove Lewis | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Hospital Expansion 2020-2024 Pledge | 2021 |
| Eastside Timbers | $75,000 | Gresham, OR, US | Capital Project, Phase Ii (clubhouse) 2019-2022 Pledge | 2021 |
| Eastwood Ranch Foundation | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Facility Construction Capital Campaign 2021-2024 Pledge | 2021 |
| Freedom Foundation | $20,000 | Salem, OR, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Eastern Oregon University Foundation | $100,000 | Lagrande, OR, US | College Of Business Agriculture Entrepreneurship Program Support Fund | 2021 |
| Eastern Oregon University Foundation | $1,000 | Lagrande, OR, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Impact Nw | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Homeless Prevention Services | 2021 |
| New Mount Carmel Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Cody, WY, US | Monestary Construction | 2021 |
| Oregon Historical Society | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Forward! Campaign Pledge 2019-2021 | 2021 |
| Pacific University Of Oregon | $5,000 | Forest Grove, OR, US | Govenor Atiyeh Endowed Fellowship Fund | 2021 |
| Windsor Christian Academy | $2,500 | Windsor, CA, US | Covid Relief | 2021 |
| Portland Tennis And Education | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Support, Youth Education 2020-2022 Pledge | 2021 |
| Providence St Vincent Heart Program | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | Heart Services Capital 2019-2023 Pledge | 2021 |
| Providence St Vincent Hospital | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Readin Results | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Reading Support Programs For Children | 2021 |
| Rotary Club Of Healdsburg Sunrise | $20,000 | Healdsburg, CA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Spartan Sword | $10,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Afgahnistan Supplies | 2021 |
| St Mary's Home For Boys | $5,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Harry A. Merlo Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Univerity Of Portland | $35,000 | Portland, OR, US | Merlo Field Improvement Fund | 2021 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $50,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | The Line Of Duty Program For Oregon Or Northern California | 2021 |
| Youth Music Project | $25,000 | West Linn, OR, US | Scholarship Program 2021-2023 Pledge | 2021 |
| Youth Villages Oregon | $10,000 | Lake Oswego, OR, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Beaverton Arts Foundation | $50,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Patricia Reser Center For The Arts Campaign Pledge | 2020 |
| Body Vox | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Covid Relief And General Program Support. | 2020 |
| Butte County Sheriff | $1,500 | Chico, CA, US | Purchase Or Repair Of Equipment And Training Expenses | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Kenton Women's Financial Wellness Program | 2020 |
| Children Of The Nations | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Cm Russell Museum | $20,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Strategic Growth Campaign | 2020 |
| De La Salle North Catholic | $100,000 | Portland, OR, US | Gymnasium Construction 2020-2022 Pledge | 2020 |
| Depaul Treatment Center | $100,000 | Portland, OR, US | Visionary Campaign 2019-2021 Pledge | 2020 |
| Dove Lewis | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Hospital Expansion 2019-2021 Pledge | 2020 |
| Eastside Timbers | $45,000 | Gresham, OR, US | Capital Project, Phase Ii (clubhouse) 2019-2022 Pledge | 2020 |
| Eastwood Ranch | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Covid Relief And General Program Support | 2020 |
| Freedom Foundation | $10,000 | Salem, OR, US | General Program Support 2019-2020 Pledge | 2020 |
| Louis Palau | $500 | Portland, OR, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| The Grotto | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Covid Relief And General Program Support | 2020 |
| Into The Wild Outdoors | $12,500 | Safford, AZ, US | Outdoor Education For Adolecent Youth | 2020 |
| New Mount Carmel Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Cody, WY, US | Monestary Construction | 2020 |
| Northeast Oregon Economic Development District | $50,000 | Enterprise, OR, US | Covid Relief For Businesses | 2020 |
| Ohsu-knight Cancer Center | $200,000 | Portland, OR, US | Knight Cancer Institute Endowment Fund 2016-2020 Pledge | 2020 |
| Oregon Historical Society | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Forward! Campaign Pledge 2019-2022, Paid In Full | 2020 |
| Portland Business Alliance Charitable Institute | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Downtown Clean-up | 2020 |
| Portland State University | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Simon Benson Award Sponsorship | 2020 |
| Portland Tennis And Education | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Support, Youth Education 2020-2021 Pledge | 2020 |
| Providence St Vincent Heart Program | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | Heart Services Capital 2019-2023 Pledge | 2020 |
| Regis St Mary's Catholic Grade School | $4,000 | Stayton, OR, US | New Desks | 2020 |
| Resolve | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Covid Program | 2020 |
| Scappoose High School | $3,000 | Scappoose, OR, US | Covid Community Support | 2020 |
| Sean Walsh Memorial K-9 Foundation | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| St Mary's Home For Boys | $2,500 | Beaverton, OR, US | Harry A. Merlo Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| St Mary's Home For Boys | $1,500 | Beaverton, OR, US | Annual Event Support | 2020 |
| Sunshine Division | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Covid Relief | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Harry A Merlo Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 94-3086742 |
| Website | http://merlofoundation.org |
| Address | 2250 NE 25TH AVE Hillsboro, OR 97124-5960 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Harry A Merlo Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director/trustee | Florence Newton |
|---|---|
| Director/trustee | Harry A Merlo Jr |
| Director/trustee | John L Blackwell |
Forms 990-PF
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