E Merritt McDonough Charitable
E Merritt McDonough Charitable is a private foundation, based in Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $13K.
E Merritt McDonough Charitable at a glance
In short: E Merritt McDonough Charitable gave $10K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,650
- -21.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -45.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,608
- +44.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $7,630
- +42.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who E Merritt McDonough Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stache Strong Foundation ($6K). Together the top 6 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How E Merritt McDonough Charitable gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 847% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $12K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stache Strong Foundation Vestal, NY | Genearl Fund | $6,000 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Arlington, VA | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Easterseals Windsor, CT | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Diocese of Palm Beach Beach Gardens, FL | General Fund | $500 |
| Gaylord Hospital Wallingford, CT | General Fund | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Fund | $150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,630 | $13,556 | $11,300 | $9,650 | 6 | $10,475 | $12,731 | $1,236 |
| 2024 | $5,374 | $4,773 | $14,038 | $12,225 | 11 | $12,994 | $3,729 | $1,822 |
| 2023 | $14,639 | $13,341 | $6,475 | $4,975 | 6 | $5,725 | $12,591 | $1,820 |
| 2022 | $7,773 | $6,731 | $8,950 | $7,450 | 12 | $8,200 | $5,981 | $2,293 |
| 2021 | $9,992 | $3,029 | $7,840 | $4,440 | 10 | $5,940 | $1,529 | $2,577 |
| 2020 | $14,803 | $6,998 | $6,570 | $5,570 | 10 | — | $6,498 | $1,820 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E Merritt McDonough Charitable reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
E Merritt McDonough Charitable is led by E. Merritt McDonough Jr., President & Secretary since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
E. Merritt McDonough Jr.
President & Secretary
Secretary → President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Maggie McDonough (2021) — Director
- Former: Virginia M. Gasho (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about E Merritt McDonough Charitable
How much does E Merritt McDonough Charitable give each year?
E Merritt McDonough Charitable gave $10K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 11 grants.
What is E Merritt McDonough Charitable's typical grant size?
E Merritt McDonough Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $1,608, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does E Merritt McDonough Charitable give grants?
E Merritt McDonough Charitable gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (16%) and Virginia (16%).
Does E Merritt McDonough Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of E Merritt McDonough Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are E Merritt McDonough Charitable's largest grantees?
E Merritt McDonough Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Stache Strong Foundation ($6,000), Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors ($1,500) and Easterseals ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is E Merritt McDonough Charitable?
E Merritt McDonough Charitable reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is E Merritt McDonough Charitable's EIN?
E Merritt McDonough Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1385974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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