MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC Merit School of Music transforms the lives of Chicago-area youth through removing barriers to high-quality music education.
MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC has received 293 grants from 108 known foundation funders. Revenue decreased from $15,958,128 in 2023 to $13,849,358 in 2024. Most recent reported revenue: $13,849,358.
Annual Revenue
$13,849,358
Known Funders
108
Grants Received
293
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,849,358 | $9,778,204 | $46,948,653 |
| 2023 | $15,958,128 | $9,170,963 | $42,968,720 |
| 2022 | $11,718,289 | $8,391,535 | $35,999,488 |
| 2021 | $6,571,408 | $8,085,007 | $32,406,157 |
| 2020 | $10,166,594 | $7,114,338 | $34,329,132 |
| 2018 | $11,667,837 | $6,833,803 | $28,772,667 |
| 2017 | $6,683,559 | $6,980,226 | $23,995,336 |
| 2016 | $6,490,989 | $6,758,072 | $23,374,033 |
Top Funders
NORTHBROOK, IL
NORTHBROOK, IL
NEW YORK, NY
NORTHBROOK, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
GROSSE POINTE, MI
NORTHBROOK, IL
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Key Personnel
From 2024 IRS 990 filing
Charles Grode
President and Executive Director
Meredith Barber
Vice President for Development & Marketing
Kurtis C Gildow
Vice President for Programming
Amy Johnson
Vice President for Finance & Administration
Julie Green Baumeister
Board Chair
Thomas Linguanti
Vice Chair
Jennifer Montague
Vice Chair
Michael Andrews
Treasurer
Marisela Rosales Lawson
Secretary
Kamila Muhammed
Associate Board Representative
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