Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc
The mission of the Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary is to cooperate and assist in the work of meritus medical center, promote the hospital's work in the community, supplement the work of the medical staff, nursing staff, administrative staff and other hospital personnel in making the patient's stay in the hospital more comfortable and pleasant; and raising money for charitable and educational distributions and for the benefit of new hospital equipment, building projects and programs.
Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc at a glance
In short: Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc gave $45K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,000
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $434,950
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Meritus Healthcare Foundation ($45K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
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 Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc gives
- Giving grew 246% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $58K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meritus Healthcare Foundation Hagerstown, MD | General Purpose | $45,000 |
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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 | $434,950 | $407,955 | $364,819 | $45,000 | 1 | $11,255 |
| 2023 | $391,814 | $430,630 | $375,392 | $57,500 | 1 | $8,681 |
| 2022 | $336,576 | $329,155 | $318,188 | $25,225 | 1 | $414 |
| 2021 | $325,609 | $357,823 | $325,841 | $13,000 | 1 | $400 |
| 2020 | $293,627 | $302,417 | $279,940 | — | — | $1,510 |
About Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc
Based on IRS filings
Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Hagerstown, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $435K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $45K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc is led by Lorna Thomas, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lorna Thomas
President
President El → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Alexander
Past President
President → Past President, 2022
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Kerslake
Corre Secretary
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Curtis
Office Manag
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Summers
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jane Bush
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Fielder
Parliamentar
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hammer
Rec. Secretary
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerry Philp
Vice President
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Doug Valentine (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Gerry Philips (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Lauren Palmer (2020) — President El
- Former: Sandra Busey (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
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 Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc
How much does Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc give each year?
Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc gave $45K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $58K across 1 grant.
How large is Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc?
Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc reported $435K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $408K.
What is Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc?
Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Hagerstown, MD. It holds $435K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc operate?
Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc's EIN?
Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7372305. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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