James Merrill House Foundation
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $229.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Stonington, CT
- Founding
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 86-3632993
Organization Overview
James Merrill House Foundation is located in Stonington, CT. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. James Merrill House 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 03/2023, James Merrill House Foundation generated $229.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (59.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.0k during the year ending 03/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE JAMES MERRILL HOUSE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3). THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED TO RAISE AND RECEIVE MONEY TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND, AS APPROPRIATE, EXPEND FUNDS FROM AN ENDOWMENT TO FURTHER THE LEGACY OF JAMES MERRILL, ONE OF AMERICA'S GREAT POETS, TO PRESERVE THE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK THAT WAS MERRILL'S RESIDENCE AT 107 WATER STREET, STONINGTON, CONNECTICUT AND ITS CONTENTS (THE "JAMES MERRILL HOUSE") AND TO CREATE AND PROMOTE PROGRAMS RELATED TO JAMES MERRILL AND/OR TO THE JAMES MERRILL HOUSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE JAMES MERRILL HOUSE FOUNDATION RAISED AN ADDITIONAL $200,000 IN GIFTS AND PLEDGES TO BUILD AN ENDOWMENT TO SUPPORT THE YEAR-ROUND WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMS HOSTED IN THE JAMES MERRILL HOUSE AND THE CONSERVATION OF THIS NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK BUILDING, INCLUDING THE JAMES MERRILL APARTMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott W Muller Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Janet Mcclendon Vice Chair And Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
G Ruth Saunders Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ted Beck Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
William Middleton Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $203,261 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $203,261 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $25,903 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $229,164 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $225 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,725 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,042 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $51 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,043 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $29,409 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $829,944 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $325 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $646,841 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,506,519 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,485,566 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,953 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,506,519 |