First Merchants Charitable Foundation Inc

  • Plainfield, IN
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 1998
  • EIN: 35-2052344

Organization summary

Organization summary might be incomplete or out of date

This organization is not listed in the IRS's most recent list of tax exempt organizations, but we have data associated with this Employer Identification Number.

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)

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$6,553
Expenses
$1,444,509
Net Income
-$1,437,956
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $6,356
97.0%
Sales of Assets $196
3.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,442,372
99.9%
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 $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David E Mansfield (President) $0 $0
John Milholland (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry R Engle (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Lester N Bergum (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry Holifield (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John L Wyatt (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Patrick A Sherman (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John M Baer (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph R Buser (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John B Ditmars (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 14, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$27,232
Expenses
$81,409
Net Income
-$108,641
Net Assets
$968,774
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2
Dividends $36,686
Sales of Assets -$63,920
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $76,000
93.4%
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 $968,774
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $968,774
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David E Mansfield (President) $0 $0
John Milholland (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry R Engle (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Lester N Bergum (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry Holifield (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John L Wyatt (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Patrick A Sherman (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John M Baer (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph R Buser (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John B Ditmars (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 11, 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
$57,736
Expenses
$83,932
Net Income
-$26,196
Net Assets
$1,077,415
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $4
0.0%
Dividends $37,610
65.1%
Sales of Assets $20,122
34.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $70,000
83.4%
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 $1,077,415
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,077,415
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David E Mansfield (President) $0 $0
John Milholland (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry R Engle (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Lester N Bergum (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry Holifield (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John L Wyatt (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Patrick A Sherman (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John M Baer (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph R Buser (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John B Ditmars (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 12, 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
$44,388
Expenses
$77,348
Net Income
-$32,960
Net Assets
$1,103,420
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $8
0.0%
Dividends $36,116
81.4%
Sales of Assets $8,264
18.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $65,000
84.0%
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 $1,103,421
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,103,420
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David E Mansfield (President) $0 $0
John Milholland (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry R Engle (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Lester N Bergum (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry Holifield (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John L Wyatt (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Patrick A Sherman (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John M Baer (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph R Buser (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John B Ditmars (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 26, 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
$39,043
Expenses
$93,583
Net Income
-$54,540
Net Assets
$1,128,400
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $66
0.2%
Dividends $40,057
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $80,000
85.5%
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 $1,128,401
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,128,400
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David E Mansfield (President) $0 $0
John Milholland (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry R Engle (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Lester N Bergum (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry Holifield (Secretary) $0 $0
John L Wyatt (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Patrick A Sherman (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John M Baer (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph R Buser (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John B Ditmars (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 22, 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
$117,952
Expenses
$99,530
Net Income
$18,422
Net Assets
$1,190,315
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $15
0.0%
Dividends $38,505
32.6%
Sales of Assets $79,432
67.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $85,000
85.4%
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 $1,190,315
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,190,315
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David E Mansfield (President) $0 $0
John Milholland (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry R Engle (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Lester N Bergum (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry Holifield (Secretary) $0 $0
John L Wyatt (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Patrick A Sherman (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John M Baer (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph R Buser (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John B Ditmars (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 13, 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
$52,040
Expenses
$84,707
Net Income
-$32,667
Net Assets
$1,173,285
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $35,459
68.1%
Sales of Assets $16,580
31.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $70,000
82.6%
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 $1,173,285
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,173,285
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David E Mansfield (President) $0 $0
John Milholland (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry R Engle (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Lester N Bergum (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry Holifield (Secretary) $0 $0
John L Wyatt (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Patrick A Sherman (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John M Baer (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph R Buser (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John B Ditmars (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 14, 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
$37,215
Expenses
$72,654
Net Income
-$35,439
Net Assets
$1,198,863
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3
0.0%
Dividends $33,787
90.8%
Sales of Assets $3,425
9.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $60,000
82.6%
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 $1,198,863
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,198,863
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David E Mansfield (President) $0 $0
John Milholland (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry R Engle (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Lester N Bergum (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Jerry Holifield (Secretary) $0 $0
John L Wyatt (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Patrick A Sherman (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
Rj Mcconnell (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
John M Baer (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joseph R Buser (Trustee/Dire) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 18, 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
$12,982
Expenses
$83,182
Net Income
-$70,200
Net Assets
$1,234,510
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2
0.0%
Dividends $34,007
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $70,000
84.2%
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 $1,234,510
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,234,510

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990-PF

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$45,242
Expenses
$83,795
Net Income
-$38,553
Net Assets
$1,304,786
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3
0.0%
Dividends $34,973
77.3%
Sales of Assets $10,266
22.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $70,000
83.5%
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 $1,304,786
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,304,786

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990-PF

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$109,781
Expenses
$88,848
Net Income
$20,933
Net Assets
$1,342,530
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2
0.0%
Dividends $35,025
31.9%
Sales of Assets $74,754
68.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $75,000
84.4%
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 $1,342,530
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,342,530

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990-PF

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$70,995
Expenses
$56,878
Net Income
-$127,873
Net Assets
$1,321,597
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1
Dividends $29,072
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $45,000
79.1%
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 $1,321,597
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,321,597

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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
$8,097
Expenses
$7,984
Net Income
$113
Net Assets
$1,654,610
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $8,096
100.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,000
62.6%
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 $1,654,610
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,654,610

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990-PF

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

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.
2007

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.
2006

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.

Document Links

990-PF

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

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.
2004

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.

Document Links

990-PF

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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.

Document Links

990-PF

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

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.

Document Links

990-PF

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

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.

Document Links

990-PF

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

PDF

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