Merion Community Association
Merion Community Association is a private foundation, based in Merion Station, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it made $133K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $315K.
Merion Community Association at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,697,064
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $654,875
- +72.7% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $133,411
- -25.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $404,275
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Merion Community Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Merion Foundation Merion Station, PA | Community Services | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,697,064 | $654,875 | $404,275 | — | — | $133,411 | $314,525 |
| 2023 | $1,638,064 | $379,242 | $525,142 | — | — | $179,955 | — |
| 2022 | $1,620,375 | $484,654 | $418,209 | — | — | $140,148 | $154,282 |
| 2021 | $1,844,072 | $417,026 | $349,421 | — | — | $110,421 | $130,014 |
| 2020 | $1,625,456 | $235,948 | $317,467 | $500 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Merion Community Association is led by James Ettleson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Ettleson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Camiel
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Haslam
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Ivory
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Senior
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Delmonte
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Grandwetter
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Polishook
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francis McHugh
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Stevenson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Bruckman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Gerald Francis (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: James Stevenson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Janet Rutzel (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Patricia Surbeck (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Polishook (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: William J. McLaughlin (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Merion Community Association
How large is Merion Community Association?
Merion Community Association reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $655K.
Where does Merion Community Association operate?
Merion Community Association has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Merion Community Association's EIN?
Merion Community Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1405634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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