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Merck Foundation A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation: 74 grants to organizations, $29.1 million (tax year ended December 2025)
Merck Foundation A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation, a private foundation in Rahway, NJ, paid 74 grants to organizations totaling $29,088,762 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on April 20, 2026. The largest was $10,113,892 to Partnership for Giving Matching Gifts in Rahway, NJ for contribution provided.
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- EIN
- 226028476
- Based in
- Rahway, NJ
- Assets
- $337,872,981
- Grants paid
- $29,088,762
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed April 20, 2026, IRS object ID 202641119349100304. It reported $29,088,762 in grants paid; 74 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partnership for Giving Matching Gifts | Rahway, NJ | Contribution provided | $10,113,892 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Childrens Inn at Nih | Bethesda, MD | Contribution provided | Health care | $2,800,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of New Mexicoexempt | Albuquerque, NM | Contribution provided | $1,899,566 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Nations Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Contribution provided | International, foreign affairs and national security | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Cancer Society | Kennesaw, GA | Contribution provided | $790,851 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Medical College of Virginia Foundation | Richmond, VA | Contribution provided | Education | $657,573 | apps.irs.gov |
| Johns Hopkins University | Chicago, IL | Contribution provided | $627,869 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | Contribution provided | Human services | $600,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Osbi | New York, NY | Contribution provided | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Kentucky Research Foundation | Lexington, KY | Contribution provided | Education | $399,960 | apps.irs.gov |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Contribution provided | Education | $399,870 | apps.irs.gov |
| Boston Medical Center Corporation | Boston, MA | Contribution provided | Health care | $399,864 | apps.irs.gov |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology | Alexandria, VA | Contribution provided | Medical research | $388,145 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center | Baton Rouge, LA | Contribution provided | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $384,953 | apps.irs.gov |
| Saint Barnabas Health Care System Foundation | West Orange, NJ | Contribution provided | $350,210 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Capital Health System Inc | Trenton, NJ | Contribution provided | Health care | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Foundation for Black Womens Wellness | Madison, WI | Contribution provided | Health care | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gallup Community Health | Gallup, NM | Contribution provided | Health care | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Georgia State University Research Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Contribution provided | Education | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| La Clinica Del Pueblo Inc | Washington, DC | Contribution provided | Health care | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Hanover Community Health Center Inc Dba Mednorth Health Center | Wilmington, NC | Contribution provided | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Providence Medical Foundation | Anaheim, CA | Contribution provided | Health care | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Public Health Institute | Oakland, CA | Contribution provided | Health care | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Contribution provided | Education | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Upmc Center for Highvalue Health Care | Pittsburgh, PA | Contribution provided | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Zufall Health Center Inc | Dover, NJ | Contribution provided | Health care | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rutgers the State University | Piscataway, NJ | Contribution provided | Youth development | $287,899 | apps.irs.gov |
| National Comprehensive Cancer Network Inc | Plymouth Meeting, PA | Contribution provided | Health care | $266,153 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution provided | Education | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center | Newark, NJ | Contribution provided | Arts, culture and humanities | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Jersey Symphony Orchestra | Newark, NJ | Contribution provided | Arts, culture and humanities | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Foundation for Delaware County | Media, PA | Contribution provided | Health care | $163,211 | apps.irs.gov |
| I Be Black Girl | Omaha, NE | Contribution provided | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kimmel Center Inc | Philadlephia, PA | Contribution provided | Arts, culture and humanities | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rutgers the State University | Piscataway, NJ | Contribution provided | Youth development | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tigerlily Foundation | Stone Ridge, VA | Contribution provided | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| YWCA Northern New Jersey | Hackensack, NJ | Contribution provided | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | West Chester, PA | Contribution provided | Health care | $147,718 | apps.irs.gov |
| Trenton Health Team Inc | Trenton, NJ | Contribution provided | Health care | $145,687 | apps.irs.gov |
| Trinitas Foundation | Elizabeth, NJ | Contribution provided | $135,748 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Medical College of Virginia Foundation | Richmond, VA | Bill Better: A Digital Workflow for Principal Illness Navigation | Education | $117,569 | apps.irs.gov |
| Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services | Lorton, VA | Contribution provided | Housing and shelter | $117,024 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Childrens Inn at Nih | Bethesda, MD | Contribution provided | Health care | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Students 2 Science Inc | East Hanover, NJ | Contribution provided | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Research & Development Council of New Jersey | Chatham, NJ | Contribution provided | Science and technology | $60,060 | apps.irs.gov |
| Growth Philanthropy Network Inc | New York, NY | Contribution provided | $55,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks | Woodside, CA | Contribution provided | Environment | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Manna On Main Street | Lansdale, PA | Contribution provided | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mitzvah Circle Foundation | Lansdale, PA | Contribution provided | Human services | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New England Medical Association | Boston, MA | Contribution provided | Health care | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Science Is Elementary | Mountain View, CA | Contribution provided | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shenandoah National Park Trust | Charlottesville, VA | Contribution provided | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Science Club for Girls Inc | Cambridge, MA | Contribution provided | Youth development | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| All Star Code Inc | New York, NY | Contribution provided | Youth development | $39,940 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rahway Community Action Organization | Rahway, NJ | Contribution provided | Community improvement and capacity building | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rahway River Watershed Association | Rahway, NJ | Contribution provided | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Breakthrough Greater Boston | Cambridge, MA | Contribution provided | Education | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Athena of the Triangle Inc | Fuquay Varina, NC | Contribution provided | Community improvement and capacity building | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties | Durham, NC | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Broad Street Ministry | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution provided | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Citizen Schools | Boston, MA | Contribution provided | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eastside College Preparatory School Inc | East Palo Alto, CA | Contribution provided | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kits Cubed Inc | Oakland, CA | Contribution provided | Science and technology | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| North Penn Valley Boys and Girls Club | Lansdale, PA | Contribution provided | Youth development | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy | Schwenksville, PA | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| San Bruno Mountain Watch | Brisbane, CA | Contribution provided | Environment | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| San Francisco Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Franklin Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution provided | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley | Worcester, PA | Contribution provided | Recreation and sports | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vision To Learn | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution provided | Health care | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wilson Education Partnership | Wilson, NC | Contribution provided | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association | Ambler, PA | Contribution provided | Environment | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Young Mens Christian Assoc North Penn | Colmar, PA | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Youth Guidance | Chicago, IL | Contribution provided | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed May 8, 2025, IRS object ID 202521289349101802. It reported $25,376,354 in grants paid; 78 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Rahway, NO | Contribution provided | $10,332,426 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Childrens Inn at Nih | Bethesda, NO | Contribution provided | $2,800,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of New Mexico | Albuquerque, NO | Contribution provided | $1,723,030 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Nations Foundation Inc | Washington, NO | Contribution provided | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Medical College of Virginia Foundation | Richmond, NO | Contribution provided | $657,573 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, NO | Contribution provided | $600,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Cancer Society | Washington, NO | Contribution provided | $556,303 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Franklin Institute | Philadelphia, NO | Contribution provided | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Osbi | New York, NO | Contribution provided | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, NO | Contribution provided | $399,870 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boston Medical Center Corporation | Boston, NO | Contribution provided | $399,821 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center | Baton Rouge, NO | Contribution provided | $398,042 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology | Alexandria, NO | Contribution provided | $389,413 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Kentucky Research Foundation | Lexington, NO | Contribution provided | $373,651 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Saint Barnabas Health Care System Foundation | West Orange, NO | Contribution provided | $298,738 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Comprehensive Cancer Network Inc | Plymouth Meeting, NO | Contribution provided | $255,499 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | Philadelphia, NO | Contribution provided | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center | Newark, NO | Contribution provided | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Population Services International | Washington, NO | Contribution provided | $205,283 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rutgers the State University | Piscataway, NO | Contribution provided | $204,137 | apps.irs.gov | |
| New Jersey Symphony Orchestra | Newark, NO | Contribution provided | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Servings Inc | Jamaica Plain, NO | Contribution provided | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation | Cary, NO | Contribution provided | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | Edison, NO | Contribution provided | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Health Promotion Council of Southeastern Pa | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution provided | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kimmel Center Inc | Philadelphia, NO | Contribution provided | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Valley Youth House Committee Inc | Bethlehem, NO | Contribution provided | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NO | Contribution provided | $149,996 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, NO | Contribution provided | $149,707 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Beebe Medical Center Inc Dba Beebe Healthcare | Lewes, DE | Contribution provided | $147,957 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Childrens Inn at Nih | Bethesda, NO | Contribution provided | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Comie En Union Para Salvadorenos Ceus | West New York, NO | Contribution provided | $87,252 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Comie En Union Para Salvadorenos Ceus | West New York, NO | Contribution provided | $87,252 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mothers 2 Mothers International Inc | New York, NO | Contribution provided | $76,876 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Students 2 Science Inc | East Hanover, NO | Contribution provided | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Growth Philanthropy Network Inc | New York, NO | Contribution provided | $55,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Blue Ridge Free Clinic Inc | Harrisonburg, NO | Contribution provided | $50,600 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Breakthrough Greater Boston | Cambridge, NO | Contribution provided | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School | Boston, NO | Contribution provided | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks | Woodside, NO | Contribution provided | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Manna On Main Street | Lansdale, NO | Contribution provided | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mitzvah Circle Foundation | Norristown, NO | Contribution provided | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Saint Francis Foundation | San Francisco, NO | Contribution provided | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Science Club for Girls Inc | Cambridge, NO | Contribution provided | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Science Is Elementary | Los Altos, NO | Contribution provided | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shenandoah National Park Trust | Charlottesville, NO | Contribution provided | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wesley Shelter Inc | Wilson, NO | Contribution provided | $47,698 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway | Rahway, NO | Contribution provided | $35,230 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Danafarber Cancer Institute | Boston, NO | Contribution provided | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rahway Community Action Organization | Rahway, NO | Contribution provided | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rahway River Watershed Association | Rahway, NO | Contribution provided | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Research & Development Council of New Jersey | Chatham, NO | Contribution provided | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| All Star Code Inc | New York, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Athena of the Triangle Inc | Fuquay Varina, NC | Contribution provided | Community improvement and capacity building | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties | Durham, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Broad Street Ministry | Philadelphia, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Durham Public Schools Foundation | Durham, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Eastside College Preparatory School Inc | E Palo Alto, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancy | Boston, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina Inc | Durham, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jerseystem | Florham Park, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Keystone Opportunity Center | Souderton, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kits Cubed Inc | Oakland, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Life Science Cares Inc | Cambridge, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| North Carolina Museum of Life and Science Inc | Durham, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| North Carolina Museum of Life and Science Inc | Durham, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| North Penn Valley Boys and Girls Club | Lansdale, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy | Schwenksville, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| San Bruno Mountain Watch | Brisbane, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| San Francisco Food Bank | San Francisco, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Franklin Institute | Philadelphia, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley | Worcester, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Vision To Learn | Los Angeles, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wilson Education Partnership | Wilson, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association | Ambler, NO | Contribution provided | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Danville Area Community Center | Danville, NO | Contribution provided | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Good Samaritan Mission | Danville, NO | Contribution provided | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Health care | $6,547,633 |
| Education | $2,704,972 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $1,000,000 |
| Human services | $675,000 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $625,000 |
| Youth development | $542,839 |
| Medical research | $388,145 |
| Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $384,953 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $12,688,496 |
| Maryland | $2,900,000 |
| New Mexico | $2,249,566 |
| District of Columbia | $1,950,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,752,082 |
| Virginia | $1,480,311 |
| Georgia | $1,140,851 |
| Illinois | $1,002,869 |
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Updated April 20, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.