Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Funds a wide range of health-related initiatives and educational programs, with a significant focus on contributions to universities and health organizations in New Jersey.
Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation has 313 grants on file funding 160 organizations. Giving increased from $25,376,354 in 2024 to $29,088,762 in 2025. Reported assets: $337,872,981.
Total Assets
$337,872,981
Grants (Last Year)
$29,088,762
Total Grants on File
313
Recipients Funded
160
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,088,762 | 74 | $393,091 |
| 2024 | $25,376,354 | 78 | $325,338 |
| 2023 | $24,333,666 | 55 | $442,430 |
| 2021 | $24,744,435 | 106 | $233,438 |
Top Grant Recipients
KENILWORTH, NJ
BETHESDA, MD
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Showing top 10 of 313 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 5 filing years)
Walker Mark
Assistant Treasurer
Wildasin Anthony
Assistant Secretary
Swartwood Robert
Assistant Treasurer
Melissa Leonard
Treasurer
Hardy Leslie
Executive Vice President
Gary Henningsen
Vice President Tax
Filderman Jon
Vice President
Ettelman Karen
Assistant Secretary
Dillane Timothy
Assistant Treasurer
Allison Goldberg
President
Showing 10 of 12 officers and trustees.
IRS Filing History
Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 5 years, spanning 2020 to 2025.
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