Making a donation in someone's name is a truly powerful gift. You are not only recognizing that someone has touched your life in a special way, but you are memorializing them in the Book of Memory, which is on permanent display at Merrick Foundation. Memorial gifts can be directed to a specific fund or be placed in the General Endowment Fund. The General Endowment Fund is a permanent fund that is used to fund various projects for nonprofits and groups across Merrick County.