MERIT FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Supports educational initiatives and charitable organizations, including religious institutions and hunger relief efforts, primarily in Illinois.
Total Assets
$1,416,710
Grants (Last Year)
$71,500
Total Grants on File
86
Recipients Funded
47
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,500 | 25 | $2,860 |
| 2023 | $59,000 | 24 | $2,458 |
| 2022 | $47,100 | 18 | $2,617 |
| 2021 | $47,600 | 19 | $2,505 |
Top Grant Recipients
WHEATON, IL
NEW YORK, NY
Easton, PA
WHEATON, IL
NEW YORK, NY
Easton, PA
HERNDON, VA
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Easton, PA
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Showing top 10 of 86 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2024 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 3 filing years)
BRIAN CANTONI
SECRETARY
ELIZABETH CANTONI
JUNIOR DIRECTOR
ADAM FRUCHT
JUNIOR DIRECTOR
VIVIAN JOHNSON
JUNIOR DIRECTOR
EMMA CANTONI
DIRECTOR
ANNA FRUCHT
DIRECTOR
MARK FRUCHT
DIRECTOR
NATHANIEL FRUCHT
DIRECTOR
KATHERINE FRUCHT
DIRECTOR
JAMES FRUCHT
DIRECTOR
Showing 10 of 17 officers and trustees.
IRS Filing History
MERIT FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 3 years, spanning 2022 to 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
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