R Merle Palmer Minority Scholarship Foundation
LAKEWOOD, WA · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2022). R Merle Palmer Minority Scholarship Foundation has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
SUPPORTING UNDERREPRESENTED PIERCE COUNTY STUDENTS OF COLOR TO OVERCOME FINANCIAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL BARRIERS IN THEIR PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION. OUR VISION IS FOR OUR STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN GRADUATING FROM COLLEGE WITH THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS TO BE CATALYSTS FOR CHANGE, LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND BECOME PERSONALLY EMPOWERED.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2022.
Who funds R Merle Palmer Minority Scholarship Foundation
$2.1M in foundation grants on record from 40 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Tacoma Community Foundation | $308K | 3 |
| Stewardship Foundation | $255K | 5 |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | $196K | 3 |
| Fuchsg & M Fdn Tai | $113K | 4 |
| Forest Foundation | $105K | 5 |
| Discuren Foundation | $96K | 2 |
| Liberty Mutual Foundation | $75K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $64K | 4 |
| Sequoia Foundation | $60K | 3 |
| Norcliffe Foundation | $60K | 2 |
Leadership
DENISE NICOLE FRANKLIN — INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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