Merrymeeting Scouting Assistance
Merrymeeting Scouting Assistance is a private foundation, based in Brunswick, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Merrymeeting Scouting Assistance at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Merrymeeting Scouting Assistance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (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
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $19K (2022). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $18,845 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $2,939 | $19,240 | $18,845 | 6 | $19,110 | $1,674 | — |
| 2021 | $16,301 | $3,264 | $885 | — | — | — | $348 | $936 |
| 2020 | $13,962 | $941 | $1,656 | $1,500 | 2 | — | $785 | $760 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Merrymeeting Scouting Assistance is led by Sharon Dodge, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sharon Dodge
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bridgette Hodgkins
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chelsie French
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynathia Crawford
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Abigail Svenson
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rebecca Drewette-Card
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan Saucier
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Amanda Thomits
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melissa Moody
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Devon Drake (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Jacinta Wilkens-Blodgett (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Susan Gallant (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Merrymeeting Scouting Assistance
Where does Merrymeeting Scouting Assistance operate?
Merrymeeting Scouting Assistance has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Merrymeeting Scouting Assistance's EIN?
Merrymeeting Scouting Assistance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0507152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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