Meru Foundation

  • San Rafael, CA
  • Tax exemption issued: Jan. 1984
  • EIN: 68-0002931

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

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. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Organizations with gross receipts of less than $50,000 can file the form 990-N postcard filing, which doesn’t include financial details. All Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,908
Expenses
$5,471
Net Income
$437
Net Assets
-$27,304
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,851
99.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $57
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $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 $602
Total Liabilities $27,906
Net Assets -$27,304
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Haber (Director) $0 $0
Cynthia Tenen (Secretary/tr) $0 $0
Grace Ackerman (President) $0 $0
Richard Okun (Director) $0 $0
David Greenstein (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 28, 2026

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,472
Expenses
$5,582
Net Income
-$3,110
Net Assets
-$27,741
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,424
98.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $48
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $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 $297
Total Liabilities $28,038
Net Assets -$27,741
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Haber (Director) $0 $0
Cynthia Tenen (Secretary/tr) $0 $0
Grace Ackerman (President) $0 $0
Richard Okun (Director) $0 $0
David Greenstein (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$19,457
Expenses
$23,054
Net Income
-$3,597
Net Assets
-$20,805
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $19,395
99.7%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $62
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $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 $1,400
Total Liabilities $22,205
Net Assets -$20,805
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Haber (Director) $0 $0
Cynthia Tenen (Secretary/tr) $0 $0
Grace Ackerman (President) $0 $0
Richard Okun (Director) $0 $0
David Greenstein (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Feb. 3, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$23,394
Expenses
$28,109
Net Income
-$4,715
Net Assets
-$27,070
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $23,394
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $28,109
100%
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 $727
Total Liabilities $27,797
Net Assets -$27,070
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Haber (Director) $0 $0
Cynthia Tenen (Secretary/tr) $0 $0
Grace Ackerman (President) $0 $0
Richard Okun (Director) $0 $0
David Greenstein (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 19, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$31,741
Expenses
$30,395
Net Income
$1,346
Net Assets
-$21,388
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $31,595
99.5%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $28,643
94.2%
Compensation of Officers* $1,752
5.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,685
Total Liabilities $24,073
Net Assets -$21,388
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cynthia Tenen (Secretary/tr) $1,752 $0
William Haber (Director) $0 $0
Grace Ackerman (President) $0 $0
Richard Okun (Director) $0 $0
David Greenstein (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$37,647
Expenses
$32,621
Net Income
$5,026
Net Assets
-$17,665
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $37,844
> 100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $28,447
87.2%
Compensation of Officers* $1,640
5.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,388
Total Liabilities $21,053
Net Assets -$17,665
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cynthia Tenen (Secretary/tr) $1,640 $0
William Haber (Director) $0 $0
Grace Ackerman (President) $0 $0
Richard Okun (Director) $0 $0
David Greenstein (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$30,015
Expenses
$29,962
Net Income
$53
Net Assets
-$22,691
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $29,898
99.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $29,985
> 100%
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 $3,219
Total Liabilities $25,910
Net Assets -$22,691
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Haber (Director) $0 $0
Cynthia Tenen (Secretary/tr) $0 $0
Grace Ackerman (President) $0 $0
Richard Okun (Director) $0 $0
David Greenstein (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,174
Expenses
$36,225
Net Income
-$34,051
Net Assets
-$22,744
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,381
> 100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $36,139
99.8%
Compensation of Officers* $3,718
10.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,366
Total Liabilities $24,110
Net Assets -$22,744
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cynthia Tenen (Sec/treas.) $2,518 $0
Stanley Ntenen (Director) $1,200 $0
William Haber (Director) $0 $0
Grace Ackerman (President) $0 $0
Richard Okun (Director) $0 $0
David Greenstein (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$51,282
Expenses
$37,611
Net Income
$13,671
Net Assets
$11,307
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $51,500
> 100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $36,837
97.9%
Compensation of Officers* $7,108
18.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,000
Total Liabilities $12,693
Net Assets $11,307
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stanley Ntenen (Director) $4,921 $0
Cynthia Tenen (Sec/treas.) $2,187 $0
William Haber (Director) $0 $0
Grace Ackerman (President) $0 $0
Richard Okun (Director) $0 $0
David Greenstein (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$72,666
Expenses
$32,593
Net Income
$40,073
Net Assets
-$2,364
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $72,711
> 100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $32,321
99.2%
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 $17,473
Total Liabilities $19,837
Net Assets -$2,364
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Haber (Director) $0 $0
Cynthia Tenen (Sec/treas.) $0 $0
Stanley Ntenen (Director) $0 $0
Grace Ackerman (President) $0 $0
Richard Okun (Director) $0 $0
David Greenstein (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$46,931
Expenses
$35,575
Net Income
$11,356
Net Assets
-$42,437
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $45,976
98.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $35,133
98.8%
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 $5,374
Total Liabilities $47,811
Net Assets -$42,437
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Haber (Director) $0 $0
Cynthia Tenen (Sec/treas.) $0 $0
Stanley Ntenen (Director/key) $0 $0
Grace Ackerman (President) $0 $0
Richard Okun (Director) $0 $0
David Greenstein (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$25,225
Expenses
$29,021
Net Income
-$3,796
Net Assets
-$53,793
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $24,040
95.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $28,333
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 $7,982
Total Liabilities $61,775
Net Assets -$53,793
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Haber (Director) $0 $0
Cynthia Tenen (Sec/treas.) $0 $0
Stanley Ntenen (Director/key) $0 $0
Grace Ackerman (President) $0 $0
Richard Okun (Director) $0 $0
David Greenstein (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$13,841
Expenses
$31,281
Net Income
-$17,440
Net Assets
-$49,997
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $12,352
89.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $29,043
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 $4,032
Total Liabilities $54,029
Net Assets -$49,997
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Haber (President) $0 $0
Cynthia Tenen (Sec/treas.) $0 $0
Stanley Ntenen (Director) $0 $0
Grace Ackerman (Director) $0 $0
Richard Okun (Director) $0 $0
David Greenstein (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 12, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$28,674
Expenses
$39,157
Net Income
-$10,483
Net Assets
-$52,605
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $26,752
93.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $36,550
93.3%
Compensation of Officers* $5,400
13.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,960
Total Liabilities $54,565
Net Assets -$52,605

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990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$60,843
Expenses
$61,328
Net Income
-$485
Net Assets
-$42,122
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $54,513
89.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $59,859
97.6%
Compensation of Officers* $32,121
52.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,706
Total Liabilities $44,828
Net Assets -$42,122

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990-PF

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

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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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990-PF

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

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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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990-PF

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

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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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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.

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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

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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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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.

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990-PF

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

PDF

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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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.

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990-PF

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

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