About Us
In 2020 a multi-generational cohort of the Merrill family came together to create The Merrill Family Giving Circle.
Our purpose is to initiate discussions around wealth and privilege, define the family’s values, and create a long-term social justice initiative that engages with the Pacific Northwest by supporting BIPOC-led efforts towards equity and racial justice.
The Merrill Family is a historically wealthy family with a long history and presence in the Pacific Northwest with a focus on preserving and growing wealth. Our ancestors arrived in the region in the 1800s seeking timberlands to buy, manage, and harvest. For generations, the family has oriented around a family company, which has diversified into real estate development and senior housing/assisted living in addition to timberlands.
