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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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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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No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
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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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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