James Merrill House Foundation
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)
James Merrill House Foundation at a glance
In short: James Merrill House Foundation gave $26K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $26,000
- Median grant
- $26,000
- Total assets
- $1,742,868
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who James Merrill House Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stonington Village Improvement Association ($26K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,742,868 | $298,814 | $42,255 | $26,000 | 1 | $22,282 |
| 2023 | $1,506,519 | $229,164 | $11,043 | — | — | $25,903 |
| 2022 | $1,361,425 | $1,396,290 | $2,074 | — | — | $9,378 |
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 grant totaling $26K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James Merrill House Foundation is led by Scott W Muller, Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott W Muller
Chairman
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Beck
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Middleton
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet McClendon
Vice Chair & Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G Ruth Saunders
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathryn Burchenal (2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 James Merrill House Foundation
How much does James Merrill House Foundation give each year?
James Merrill House Foundation gave $26K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is James Merrill House Foundation?
James Merrill House Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $299K.
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.
Where does James Merrill House Foundation operate?
James Merrill House Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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