The James Merrill House Foundation will establish, maintain, and, as appropriate, expend funds from an endowment and raise, use, and administer other funds and assets to further the legacy of James Merrill, one of America's great poets, to preserve and make use of the James Merrill House at 107 Water Street, Stonington, Connecticut and its contents (the "James Merrill House"), and to preserve, create, and promote programs and assets related to literature, the humanities, James Merrill, and the James Merrill House. (By-Laws)
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
+15.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$26K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$26K
About James Merrill House Foundation
Based on IRS filings
James Merrill House Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in STONINGTON, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $22K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,742,868 | $1,506,519 | $1,361,425 |
| Revenue | $298,814 | $229,164 | $1,396,290 |
| Expenses | $42,255 | $11,043 | $2,074 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $22,282 | $25,903 | $9,378 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Stonington Village Improvement Association ($26,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stonington Village Improvement Association Stonington, CT | The grant was made in line with the purposes of the James Merrill House Foundation, to support the literary and humanities programs of the James Merrill House. The grant was approved by the board of the James Merrill House Foundation. | $26,000 |
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott W Muller | Chairman | 2 | — |
| Janet McClendon | Vice Chair and Secretary | 2 | — |
| G Ruth Saunders | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Ted Beck | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| William Middleton | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Merrill House Foundation?
James Merrill House Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in STONINGTON, CT. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is James Merrill House Foundation?
As of 2024, James Merrill House Foundation holds $1.7M in total assets with $299K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $26K in 2024.
Where does James Merrill House Foundation operate?
James Merrill House Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What size grants does James Merrill House Foundation award?
In 2024, James Merrill House Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $26K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is James Merrill House Foundation's EIN?
James Merrill House Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3632993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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