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Merit Foundation

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: Unknown / Unclassified (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$231k (2024)

Expenses
$107k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.42M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$736 (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
$231,097
Expenses
$106,517
Net Income
$124,580
Net Assets
$1,415,974
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,780
43.6%
Interest Revenue $215
0.1%
Dividends $37,388
16.2%
Sales of Assets $92,714
40.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $83,814
78.7%
Compensation of Officers* $3,000
2.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,416,710
Total Liabilities $736
Net Assets $1,415,974
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rebecca Johnson (Director) $300 $0
Lauren B Cantoni (Director) $300 $0
Stephen Frucht (Director) $300 $0
Andrew Frucht (Director) $300 $0
Annemarie Johnson (Director) $300 $0
James Frucht (Director) $300 $0
Katherine Frucht (Director) $300 $0
Nathaniel Frucht (Director) $300 $0
Mark Frucht (Director) $300 $0
Anna Frucht (Director) $300 $0
Brenda Frucht (Treasurer) $0 $0
Michael Frucht (President) $0 $0
Emma Cantoni (Director) $0 $0
Vivian Johnson (Junior Director) $0 $0
Adam Frucht (Junior Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Cantoni (Junior Director) $0 $0
Brian Cantoni (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$118,858
Expenses
$91,077
Net Income
$27,781
Net Assets
$1,389,606
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
84.1%
Interest Revenue $271
0.2%
Dividends $29,757
25.0%
Sales of Assets -$14,606
Other Income $3,436
2.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $74,746
82.1%
Compensation of Officers* $1,800
2.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,389,606
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,389,606
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rebecca Johnson (Director) $300 $0
Lauren B Cantoni (Director) $300 $0
Stephen Frucht (Director) $300 $0
Andrew Frucht (Director) $300 $0
Annemarie Johnson (Director) $300 $0
Katherine Frucht (Director) $300 $0
Brenda Frucht (Treasurer) $0 $0
Michael Frucht (President) $0 $0
James Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Nathaniel Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Mark Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Anna Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Emma Cantoni (Director) $0 $0
Vivian Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Adam Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Cantoni (Junior Director) $0 $0
Brian Cantoni (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$182,779
Expenses
$89,411
Net Income
$93,368
Net Assets
$1,361,825
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $96,564
52.8%
Interest Revenue $77
0.0%
Dividends $23,894
13.1%
Sales of Assets $62,244
34.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $62,794
70.2%
Compensation of Officers* $1,500
1.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,361,825
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,361,825
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rebecca Johnson (Director) $300 $1,175
Lauren B Cantoni (Director) $300 $1,718
Stephen Frucht (Director) $300 $1,455
Andrew Frucht (Director) $300 $1,009
Annemarie Frucht (Director) $300 $134
Brenda Frucht (Treasurer) $0 $0
Michael Frucht (President) $0 $2,376
James Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Katherine Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Nathaniel Frucht (Director) $0 $1,216
Mark Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Anna Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Emma Cantoni (Director) $0 $0
Vivian Johnson (Director) $0 $130
Adam Frucht (Director) $0 $804
Elizabeth Cantoni (Junior Director) $0 $0
Brian Cantoni (Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$481,354
Expenses
$66,962
Net Income
$414,392
Net Assets
$1,359,570
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $79,123
16.4%
Interest Revenue $4
0.0%
Dividends $26,054
5.4%
Sales of Assets $376,173
78.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $49,057
73.3%
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 $1,359,570
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,359,570
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marlys Weary (President) $0 $0
Sharon Frucht (Secretary) $0 $0
Brenda Frucht (Treasurer) $0 $0
Rebecca Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Lauren B Cantoni (Director) $0 $0
David Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Stephen Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Michael Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Andrew Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Annemarie Frucht (Director) $0 $0
James Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Katherine Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Nathaniel Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Mark Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Anna Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Emma Cantoni (Director) $0 $0
Vivian Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Adam Frucht (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$190,311
Expenses
$40,793
Net Income
$149,518
Net Assets
$1,016,045
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $98,799
51.9%
Interest Revenue $9
0.0%
Dividends $23,256
12.2%
Sales of Assets $68,247
35.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $28,258
69.3%
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 $1,016,046
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,016,045
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marlys Weary (President) $0 $0
Sharon Frucht (Secretary) $0 $0
Brenda Frucht (Treasurer) $0 $0
Rebecca Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Lauren B Cantoni (Director) $0 $0
David Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Stephen Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Michael Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Andrew Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Annemarie Frucht (Director) $0 $0
James Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Katherine Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Nathaniel Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Mark Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Anna Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Emma Cantoni (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$226,634
Expenses
$52,390
Net Income
$174,244
Net Assets
$956,875
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $149,824
66.1%
Interest Revenue $47
0.0%
Dividends $22,746
10.0%
Sales of Assets $54,017
23.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $36,760
70.2%
Compensation of Officers* $2,000
3.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $956,876
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $956,875
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rebecca Johnson (Director) $400 $671
Lauren B Cantoni (Director) $400 $1,395
Stephen Frucht (Director) $400 $1,184
Michael Frucht (Director) $400 $722
Andrew Frucht (Director) $400 $813
Marlys Weary (President) $0 $885
Sharon Frucht (Secretary) $0 $1,402
Brenda Frucht (Treasurer) $0 $441
David Frucht (Director) $0 $1,628
Annemarie Frucht (Director) $0 $507
James Frucht (Director) $0 $699
Katherine Frucht (Director) $0 $339
Nathaniel Frucht (Director) $0 $476
Mark Frucht (Director) $0 $744
Anna Frucht (Director) $0 $356
Emma Cantoni (Director) $0 $484

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$176,686
Expenses
$53,468
Net Income
$123,218
Net Assets
$829,464
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $48,975
27.7%
Interest Revenue $23
0.0%
Dividends $20,521
11.6%
Sales of Assets $107,167
60.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $37,060
69.3%
Compensation of Officers* $1,600
3.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $829,464
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $829,464
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rebecca Johnson (Director) $400 $1,133
Lauren B Cantoni (Director) $400 $1,345
Stephen Frucht (Director) $400 $2,020
Michael Frucht (Director) $400 $2,273
Marlys Weary (President) $0 $1,633
Sharon Frucht (Secretary) $0 $792
Brenda Frucht (Treasurer) $0 $568
David Frucht (Director) $0 $1,297
Andrew Frucht (Director) $0 $1,114
Annemarie Frucht (Director) $0 $0
James Frucht (Director) $0 $529
Katherine Frucht (Director) $0 $475
Nathaniel Frucht (Director) $0 $1,072
Mark Frucht (Director) $0 $574
Anna Frucht (Director) $0 $568

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$159,891
Expenses
$68,035
Net Income
$91,856
Net Assets
$752,287
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $50,098
31.3%
Interest Revenue $7
0.0%
Dividends $18,473
11.6%
Sales of Assets $91,313
57.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $54,760
80.5%
Compensation of Officers* $1,600
2.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $752,287
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $752,287
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rebecca Johnson (Director) $400 $499
Lauren B Cantoni (Director) $400 $1,058
Stephen Frucht (Director) $400 $1,635
Michael Frucht (Director) $400 $101
Marlys Weary (President) $0 $698
Sharon Frucht (Secretary) $0 $1,090
Brenda Frucht (Treasurer) $0 $713
David Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Andrew Frucht (Director) $0 $963
Annemarie Frucht (Director) $0 $502
James Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Katherine Frucht (Director) $0 $669
Nathaniel Frucht (Director) $0 $340

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$125,638
Expenses
$69,444
Net Income
$56,194
Net Assets
$700,634
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $53,118
42.3%
Interest Revenue $2
0.0%
Dividends $17,536
14.0%
Sales of Assets $54,982
43.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $55,933
80.5%
Compensation of Officers* $1,600
2.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $700,634
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $700,634
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rebecca Johnson (Director) $400 $1,645
Lauren B Cantoni (Director) $400 $1,672
Stephen Frucht (Director) $400 $1,719
Michael Frucht (Director) $400 $3,084
Marlys Weary (President) $0 $875
Sharon Frucht (Secretary) $0 $1,386
Brenda Frucht (Treasurer) $0 $686
David Frucht (Director) $0 $1,595
Andrew Frucht (Director) $0 $887
Annemarie Frucht (Director) $0 $1,367
James Frucht (Director) $0 $917

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$274,580
Expenses
$63,235
Net Income
$211,345
Net Assets
$680,220
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $99,806
36.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $21,754
7.9%
Sales of Assets $149,802
54.6%
Other Income $3,218
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $47,309
74.8%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
1.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $680,220
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $680,220
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rebecca Johnson (Director) $300 $1,309
Lauren B Cantoni (Director) $300 $1,582
Stephen Frucht (Director) $300 $817
Michael Frucht (Director) $300 $2,279
Marlys Weary (President) $0 $833
Sharon Frucht (Secretary) $0 $1,412
Brenda Frucht (Treasurer) $0 $0
Ronald Weary (Director) $0 $1,088
David Frucht (Director) $0 $1,425
Andrew Frucht (Director) $0 $0
Annemarie Frucht (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$32,576
Expenses
$54,977
Net Income
-$22,401
Net Assets
$552,721
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $16,628
51.0%
Sales of Assets $14,720
45.2%
Other Income $1,228
3.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $45,702
83.1%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
2.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $552,721
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $552,721
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rebecca Johnson (Director) $300 $317
Lauren B Cantoni (Director) $300 $1,508
Stephen Frucht (Director) $300 $1,033
Michael Frucht (Director) $300 $561
Marlys Weary (President) $0 $0
Sharon Frucht (Secretary) $0 $0
Ronald Weary (Treasurer) $0 $713
David Frucht (Director) $0 $630
Andrew Frucht (Director) $0 $169

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$181,653
Expenses
$49,288
Net Income
$132,365
Net Assets
$575,122
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $97,059
53.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $15,662
8.6%
Sales of Assets $67,810
37.3%
Other Income $1,122
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $39,471
80.1%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
2.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $575,122
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $575,122
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rebecca Johnson (Director) $300 $1,136
Lauren B Cantoni (Director) $300 $1,512
Stephen Frucht (Director) $300 $591
Michael Frucht (Director) $300 $1,699
Marlys Weary (President) $0 $0
Sharon Frucht (Secretary) $0 $0
Ronald Weary (Treasurer) $0 $965
David Frucht (Director) $0 $353
Andrew Frucht (Director) $0 $418

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$24,061
Expenses
$44,839
Net Income
-$20,778
Net Assets
$513,811
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $15,511
64.5%
Sales of Assets $8,550
35.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $34,041
75.9%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
2.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $513,812
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $513,811

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$188,895
Expenses
$40,348
Net Income
$148,547
Net Assets
$534,590
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $105,865
56.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $12,485
6.6%
Sales of Assets $70,525
37.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $28,704
71.1%
Compensation of Officers* $1,500
3.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $534,590
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $534,590

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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