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Merle & Sheri De Witt Foundation

  • Holland, MI
  • Tax-exempt since April 2010
  • EIN: 27-0769508

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$126k (2024)

Expenses
$260k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.06M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$125,787
Expenses
$259,689
Net Income
-$133,902
Net Assets
$1,059,697
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $43,912
34.9%
Sales of Assets $81,875
65.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $231,210
89.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,059,697
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,059,697
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Merle J Dewitt (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherelyn Dewitt (Secretary/Vice President) $0 $0
Aaron J Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alex L Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alyse Whitman (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 14, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$462,139
Expenses
$208,066
Net Income
$254,073
Net Assets
$1,193,935
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $156,654
33.9%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $25,170
5.4%
Sales of Assets $280,315
60.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $178,603
85.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,193,935
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,193,935
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Merle J Dewitt (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherelyn Dewitt (Secretary/Vice President) $0 $0
Aaron J Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alex L Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alyse Whitman (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$41,410
Expenses
$189,235
Net Income
-$147,825
Net Assets
$940,854
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,120
2.7%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $30,800
74.4%
Sales of Assets $8,943
21.6%
Other Income $547
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $175,602
92.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $940,854
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $940,854
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Merle J Dewitt (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherelyn Dewitt (Secretary/Vice President) $0 $0
Aaron J Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alex L Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alyse Whitman (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 7, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$46,081
Expenses
$191,992
Net Income
-$145,911
Net Assets
$1,087,630
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $33,337
72.3%
Sales of Assets $12,744
27.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $177,689
92.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,087,630
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,087,630
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Merle J Dewitt (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherelyn Dewitt (Secretary/Vice President) $0 $0
Aaron J Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alex L Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alyse Whitman (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$71,813
Expenses
$234,811
Net Income
-$162,998
Net Assets
$1,232,557
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $40,586
56.5%
Sales of Assets $31,227
43.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $221,105
94.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,232,558
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,232,557
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Merle J Dewitt (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherelyn Dewitt (Secretary/Vice President) $0 $0
Aaron J Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alex L Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alyse Whitman (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 21, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$72,389
Expenses
$165,033
Net Income
-$92,644
Net Assets
$1,393,262
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $42,763
59.1%
Sales of Assets $29,626
40.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $158,731
96.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,393,263
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,393,262
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Merle J Dewitt (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherelyn Dewitt (Secretary/Vice President) $0 $0
Aaron J Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alex L Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alyse Whitman (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 4, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$172,492
Expenses
$165,530
Net Income
$6,962
Net Assets
$1,485,504
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $43,461
25.2%
Sales of Assets $129,031
74.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $161,488
97.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,485,504
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,485,504
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Merle J Dewitt (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherelyn Dewitt (Secretary/Vice President) $0 $0
Aaron J Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alex L Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alyse Whitman (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$43,670
Expenses
$154,603
Net Income
-$110,933
Net Assets
$1,478,808
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $48,928
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$5,258
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $149,563
96.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,478,808
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,478,808
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Merle J Dewitt (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherelyn Dewitt (Secretary/Vice President) $0 $0
Aaron J Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alex L Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alyse Whitman (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 20, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$146,084
Expenses
$141,379
Net Income
$4,705
Net Assets
$1,589,747
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $41,257
28.2%
Sales of Assets $104,827
71.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $137,544
97.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,589,747
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,589,747
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Merle J Dewitt (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherelyn Dewitt (Secretary/Vice President) $0 $0
Aaron J Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alex L Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alyse Whitman (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 11, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$63,869
Expenses
$105,025
Net Income
-$41,156
Net Assets
$1,584,696
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $36,444
57.1%
Sales of Assets $27,425
42.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $97,869
93.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,584,696
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,584,696
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Merle J Dewitt (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherelyn Dewitt (Secretary/Vice President) $0 $0
Aaron J Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alex L Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alyse Whitman (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 12, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$292,510
Expenses
$143,380
Net Income
$149,130
Net Assets
$1,622,878
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $57,386
19.6%
Sales of Assets $235,124
80.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $139,052
97.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,622,878
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,622,878
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Merle J Dewitt (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherelyn Dewitt (Secretary/Vice President) $0 $0
Aaron J Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alex L Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alyse Whitman (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 11, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$224,581
Expenses
$165,047
Net Income
$59,534
Net Assets
$1,477,954
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $37,776
16.8%
Sales of Assets $186,805
83.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $155,119
94.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,477,954
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,477,954
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Merle J Dewitt (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Sherelyn Dewitt (Secretary/Vice President) $0 $0
Aaron J Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alex L Dewitt (Director) $0 $0
Alyse Whitman (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 12, 2014

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$422,867
Expenses
$113,222
Net Income
$309,645
Net Assets
$1,412,316
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $138,631
32.8%
Sales of Assets $284,236
67.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $109,387
96.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,412,316
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,412,316

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$220,824
Expenses
$118,040
Net Income
$102,784
Net Assets
$1,103,003
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,200
1.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $43,917
19.9%
Sales of Assets $174,707
79.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $100,073
84.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,103,003
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,103,003

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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