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Merle Thorpe Jr Charitable Trust is a private trust based in THURMONT, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. It holds total assets of $11.4M. Annual income is reported at $731K. Total assets have grown from $5.8M in 2011 to $11.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Merle Thorpe Jr Charitable Trust has made 7 grants totaling N/A, with a median grant of N/A. Annual giving has grown from N/A in 2020 to N/A in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with N/A distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to N/A, with an average award of N/A. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Merle Thorpe Jr Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 7 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, MA.
Merle Thorpe Jr Charitable Trust has distributed a total of N/A across 7 grants. The median grant size is N/A, with an average of N/A. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to N/A.
Merle Thorpe Jr Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Merle Thorpe Jr Charitable Trust is headquartered in THURMONT, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Castleman Iii | TRUSTEE/CHARI | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Gigi Castleman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew Smith | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brook Currie | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brad Hill | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Jameson Sullivan | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Whitney Ourisman-Ferguson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$11.4M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$11.4M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
7
Total Giving
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Average Grant
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Median Grant
N/A
Unique Recipients
3
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmark K-1CHARITY | Stamford, CT | N/A | 2023 |
| Pass Through Contributions FromFUND OPERATIONS | Cambridge, MA | N/A | 2022 |
| Garmark - Charitable ContributionsFUND OPERATIONS | Stamford, CT | N/A | 2021 |