Meriter Foundation Inc
Meriter Foundation exists to raise and manage gifts in support of the programs and services that advance the mission of meriter hospital, inc.
Meriter Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Meriter Foundation Inc gave $330K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $330K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $330,176
- -76.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $330,176
- -76.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $330,176
- Total assets
- $29,497,791
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Meriter Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Meriter Hospital Inc ($330K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Meriter Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2024) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meriter Hospital Inc Madison, WI | Funding Hospital Needs | $330,176 |
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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 | $29,497,791 | $6,564,063 | $2,138,701 | $330,176 | 1 | $2,081,483 |
| 2023 | $24,807,653 | $3,471,043 | $3,207,715 | $1,391,718 | 1 | $807,668 |
| 2022 | $29,127,476 | $5,684,080 | $2,541,048 | $672,440 | 1 | $1,419,947 |
| 2021 | $29,708,195 | $4,839,307 | $1,551,566 | $435,475 | 1 | $2,789,125 |
| 2020 | $25,991,013 | $3,415,383 | $1,980,894 | $424,516 | 2 | $1,205,515 |
About Meriter Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Meriter Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $330K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Meriter Foundation Inc is led by James Arnett, Board Member, Market President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 3 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Arnett
Board Member, Market President & CEO
President & CEO Uph-Meriter → Board Member, Market President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Madson
President & Foundation
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$245K (2023) → $251K (2024)
Mary Cullen
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2023
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brianna Yanke
Senior Director Development
Senior Director & Development → Senior Director Development, 2022
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$108K (2021) → $127K (2024)
Lisa Urban
Director Philanthropy - Grants & Programs
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Beth Erdman
Market CFO
CFO, Secretary & Treasurer → CFO Uph-Meriter, 2022
CFO Uph-Meriter → Market CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Cremer Berkenstadt
Board Member
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2021
Board Vice Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Levy
Board Member
Board Secretary & Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Sims
Board Member
Board Vice Chair & Chair → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Wetzel MD
Board Member & Market CMO
Chief Med Officer Uph-Meriter → Board Member & Market CMO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Casali
Board Member & Market Cno
Chief Nursing Officer → Cno Uph-Meriter, 2021
Cno Uph-Meriter → Board Member & Market Cno, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Noel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Adamov
Board Member
Board Member → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chas Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Schmitt MD
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Vanderloo
Board Treasurer
Board Member → Board Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Sullivan
Board Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Erickson To
Former CEO Uph Meriter
President & CEO Uph-Meriter → Former CEO Uph-Meriter, 2023
Former CEO Uph-Meriter → Former CEO Uph Meriter, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Baltazar De Anda Santana
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cesar Pinzon
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dena Frisch
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Priller
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Beckmann To
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Olson Dnp
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Keeney
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Graves
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Art Nizza Dsw To (2021–2023) — Former CEO Uph-Meriter
- Former: Alia Stevenson To (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Diego Campoverde Cisneros To (2023) — Board Secretary
- Former: Gabe Javier To (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mai Zong Vue To (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Messinger To (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tricia Braun To (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Dopart (2020–2022) — President & Foundation
- Former: Alia Stevenson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Diego Campoverde Cisneros (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mai Zong Vue (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Messinger (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tricia Braun (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Gabe Javier Fr (2022) — Board Member
- Former: James Arnett Fr (2022) — President & CEO Uph-Meriter
- Former: Tyler Whipple To (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carl Hampton (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sue Erickson (2020–2021) — President & CEO Uph-Meriter
- Former: Tyler Whipple (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alia Stevenson Fr (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Art Nizza Dsw (2020) — Former CEO Uph-Meriter
- Former: Joseph Alexander To (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Cullen Fr (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Lasecki Grace To (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Vanderloo Fr (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Dunn To (2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Tony Sullivan Fr (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tricia Braun Fr (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tyler Whipple Fr (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $251K, to Rebecca Madson (President, Foundation). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Meriter Foundation Inc
How much does Meriter Foundation Inc give each year?
Meriter Foundation Inc gave $330K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Meriter Foundation Inc?
Meriter Foundation Inc reported $29.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.6M.
Where does Meriter Foundation Inc operate?
Meriter Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Meriter Foundation Inc's EIN?
Meriter Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7098688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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