Jess Merkle Foundation

Organization Overview

Jess Merkle Foundation is located in Shreveport, LA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jess Merkle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, Jess Merkle Foundation generated $466.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $514.4k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Jess Merkle Foundation has awarded 82 individual grants totaling $2,802,976. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $0
Interest on Savings $132
Dividends & Interest $120,052
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $346,139
Capital Gain Net Income $346,139
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $0
Total Revenue $466,323

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Jess Merkle Foundation has awarded $400,105 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BROADMOOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO CHURCH

$190,000

CHRISTIAN SERVICE INSTITUE

PURPOSE: TO SERVE THOSE IN NEED WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER RESOURCES

$22,000

HELPING OTHERS HALFWAY HOUSE

PURPOSE: TO SERVE THOSE IN NEED WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER RESOURCES

$10,000

HIGHLAND CLUB

PURPOSE: TO EDUCATE,COUNSEL AND TREAT PERSONS OF ALL AGES WHO SUFFER FROM ALCOHOLISM

$10,000

COMMUNITY RENEWAL INTERNATIONAL

PURPOSE: TO CONNECT NEIGHBORS AND RESIDENTS TO RESTORE THE FOUNDATION OF SAFE AND CARING COMMUNITIES

$20,000

LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO CHURCH

$10,000
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