THE FRANCE-MERRICK FOUNDATION INC

Financial Information

Total Assets:
$211,489,048
Total Giving:
$9,408,320

Area of Service:

National Scope: Grants are distributed across the U. S

Areas of Interest:

Arts & Culture
Community Development
Education
Health
Religion
Social & Human Services

Programs

Civic & Culture: Supporting the region’s civic and cultural vitality believing that is a key component for a healthy, livable community. Within the civic arena, priority is placed on projects that reinforce civic pride amongst residents, improve livability for residents, promote Baltimore as a strong and vibrant city, and help attract tourism to Baltimore.
Community & Economic Development: Supporting workforce development efforts that expand training and skill development for low-income, underemployed and unemployed workers.
Education: Supports projects directed toward improving educational quality and equity in Baltimore City with the understanding that education is a prerequisite to a strong civil society and an employed workforce – two keys to a better Baltimore.
Environment: Supporting organizations that are involved in preserving and protecting the waters and natural areas in the State of Maryland.
Health & Human Services: Supports anchor health institutions in improving neighborhoods around their hospital with dual health and community development benefits.
Historic Preservation: Hopes that future generations experience and discover their own connections to these historical places through innovative and engaging preservation and education efforts.

Grants

History shows that 35% of their giving goes to support Education, 14% goes to Arts & Culture and 12% goes to the Social & Human Services category.
Grants in recent years include:
$200,000 for Coppin State University;
$255,000 for USM
$100,000 for Catholic High School;
$500,000 for American Visionary Art Museum;
$100,000 for Baltimore Museum of Art
$125,000 for Everyman Theatre;
$410,240 for United Way – Maryland;
$155,250 for Next One Up and
$100,000 for Motor House.

Limitations

France-Merrick Foundation concentrates its grant-making within the State of Maryland and primarily within the Greater Baltimore area. Applicants must be a non-profit organization holding 501 (C) (3) status under the Internal Revenue Code.

Summary

The foundation supports projects in five priority areas: civic & culture, community development, education, health & human welfare, and historic preservation & conservation.

Additional

The France-Merrick foundation values collaboration, learning, impact, and integrity. It is committed to advancing racial equity through its grantmaking and operational practices.

Quick Facts Sheet
URL:

http://www.france-merrickfdn.org

Located in:

Baltimore,

Maryland

United States

Contact Information / Process

Phone #:
410-464-2004
Fax #:
410-464-2001
Email:
Not Available
Application Address:
Amy Gross
2 Hamill Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21210
Procedures:
Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) in the foundation website see details.
There are no deadlines.

Donors & Leadership

Founder:
Jacob France and Robert G. Merrick.
Donor:
Robert G. Merrick, Sr., Robert G. Merrick, Jr.; Anne M. Merrick; Jacob France and Annita France.
Director:
Alicia Wilson, Director
Amy Gross, President
Gregory C Pinkard, Treasurer
Jeannie Merrick Maddux, Director
Juliet A Eurich, Director
Peter Pinkard, Director
Robert G Merrick Iii, Vice Chair
Robert M Pinkard, Secretary
Rosanne DiFonzo, Assistant Secretary

EIN:

526072964