THE JESS MERKLE FOUNDATION
SHREVEPORT, LAEIN: 72-1336331
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Supports charitable contributions to churches and organizations providing emergency shelter and community services in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Private_foundation Foundation
Total Assets
$2,475,817
Grants (Last Year)
$395,000
Total Grants on File
32
Recipients Funded
14
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $395,000 | 7 | $56,429 |
| 2023 | $390,095 | 12 | $32,508 |
| 2021 | $386,270 | 13 | $29,713 |
Top Grant Recipients
KINGS HIGHWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
SHREVEPORT, LA
$220,000 (2024)
ST PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
SHREVEPORT, LA
$144,370 (2021)
ST PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
SHREVEPORT, LA
$129,279 (2023)
LAMBDA CENTER OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY INC
SHREVEPORT, LA
$127,000 (2023)
LAMBDA CENTER OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY INC
SHREVEPORT, LA
$115,000 (2024)
LAMBDA CENTER OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY INC
SHREVEPORT, LA
$75,000 (2021)
Oakwood Home for Women Inc
Shreveport, LA
$32,000 (2021)
CHRISTIAN SERVICE PROGRAM INSTITUTE
SHREVEPORT, LA
$20,000 (2024)
CHRISTIAN SERVICE PROGRAM INSTITUTE
SHREVEPORT, LA
$20,000 (2021)
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA INC
SHREVEPORT, LA
$20,000 (2023)
Showing top 10 of 32 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2024 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 14 filing years)
P
PAUL E MERKLE
TRUSTEE
IRS Filing History
THE JESS MERKLE FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 14 years, spanning 2010 to 2024.
20242023202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010
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