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Jess Merkle Foundation is a private trust based in SHREVEPORT, LA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Paul E Merkle. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. Total assets have decreased from $3.5M in 2011 to $2.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Louisiana. According to available records, Jess Merkle Foundation has made 45 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $386K and $800K annually from 2022 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $800K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $190K, with an average award of $35K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Louisiana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$30K
Largest Grant
$144K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Jess Merkle Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 45 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in LA.
Jess Merkle Foundation has distributed a total of $1.6M across 45 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $190K.
Jess Merkle Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jess Merkle Foundation is headquartered in SHREVEPORT, LA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul E Merkle | TRUSTEE | $50K | $0 | $50K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
45
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmoor United Methodist ChurchCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO CHURCH | Shreveport, LA | $129K | 2024 |
| Salvation Army Of Shreveport Bossier CityTO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR SINGLE WOMAN/MEN, WOMEN WITH CHILDREN AND VETERANS | Shreveport, LA | $127K | 2024 |
| Volunteers Of AmericaTO REACH AND UPLIFT ALL PEOPLE AND BRING THEM TO THE KNOWLEDGE AND ACTIVE SERVICE OF GOD | Shreveport, LA | $20K | 2024 |
| Helping Others Halfway HouseTO SERVE THOSE IN NEED WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER RESOURCES | Shreveport, LA | $20K | 2024 |
| Christian Service InstitueTO SERVE THOSE IN NEED WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER RESOURCES | Shreveport, LA | $20K | 2024 |
| Stoner Avenue Bridge HouseTO PROVIDE A RECOVERY ENVIRONMENT FOCUSED ON A 12-STEP PROGRAM | Shreveport, LA | $15K | 2024 |
| Martin Luther King Health CenterTO PROVIDE A SAFETY-NET FOR PATIENTS WHO HAVE NO RESOURCES TO OBTAIN HEALTH CARE | Shreveport, LA | $11K | 2024 |
| Louisiana United Methodist Children & Family ServicesCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO CHURCH | Ruston, LA | $10K | 2024 |
| Community Renewal InternationalTO CONNECT NEIGHBORS AND RESIDENTS TO RESTORE THE FOUNDATION OF SAFE AND CARING COMMUNITIES | Shreveport, LA | $10K | 2024 |
| Council On Drugs & AlcoholTO EDUCATE, COUNSEL AND TREAT PERSONS OF ALL AGES WHO SUFFER FROM ALCOHOLISM | Shreveport, LA | $10K | 2024 |
| Highland ClubTO EDUCATE,COUNSEL AND TREAT PERSONS OF ALL AGES WHO SUFFER FROM ALCOHOLISM | Shreveport, LA | $10K | 2024 |
| Oakwood Home For WomenTO PROVIDE A RESIDENCE FOR WOMEN RECOVERING FROM THE ILLNESS OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE | Shreveport, LA | $8K | 2024 |
| Council On Drugs And AlcoholTO EDUCATE,COUNSEL AND TREAT PERSONS OF ALL AGES WHO SUFFER FROM ALCOHOLISM | Shreveport, LA | $15K | 2022 |
| The StrandTO SECURE SHOWS AND HELP MAINTAIN 97-YEAR-OLD STRAND BUILDING. | Shreveport, LA | $9K | 2022 |
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