The Merops Foundation 6178-01-16

Foundation · Grantmaker Philadelphia, PA EIN: 45-6870036

The Merops Foundation 6178-01-16 is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $604K.

Key facts about The Merops Foundation 6178-01-16

EIN: 45-6870036
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $603,585
Grants made (2024): 15
Average grant: $40,239
Median grant: $33,000
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Merops Foundation 6178-01-16 funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Merops Foundation 6178-01-16's 15 itemized 2024 grants were Pennsylvania (34%), Michigan (18%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Ann Arbor, MI (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants). None of its 15 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How The Merops Foundation 6178-01-16 gives

83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$604K

+7.8% YoY

Grant Count

+15.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$40K

-6.5% YoY

About The Merops Foundation 6178-01-16

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $203K (34%)

Michigan $110K (18%)

New York $70K (12%)

Illinois $47K (8%)

Nebraska $45K (7%)

All other $128K (21%)

Share of all 15 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California Florida Illinois Kansas Michigan Nebraska New York Pennsylvania Texas

Cities

PhiladelphiaAnn ArborCollege StationChicagoLawrenceLincolnNew YorkOaklandOrlandoBerkeleyTucson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

53 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include American Research Institute in Turkey ($170,000 across 2 grants), University of Michigan ($110,000 across 2 grants), Koc Education Culture and Healthcare ($70,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
American Research Institute in Turkey Philadelphia, PA	FELLOWSHIPS IN ARCHAEOLOGY	$160,000
Koc Education Culture and Healthcare New York, NY	GYGAIA PROJECTS	$70,000
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI	NOTION ARCHAEOLOGICAL	$60,000
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI	NOTION ARCHAEOLOGICAL	$50,000
Board of Regents of the University of Lincoln, NE	ANTIOCHIA AD CRAGUM	$45,000
University of Central Florida Foundation Orlando, FL	KERKENES PROJECT	$42,500
University of Chicago Chicago, IL	POST-EARTHQUAKE REMEDIATION	$37,235
University of Pennsylvania Museum Philadelphia, PA	GORDION EXCAVATION PROJECT	$33,000
The University of Kansas Center for Lawrence, KS	TEMPLE OF APHRODITE PROJECT	$25,850
University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA	EXCAVATION AND CONSERVATION	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
The Glenmede Trust Company N a	Trustee	5	$57,826
David Lammot Greenewalt	Trustee	5	—
Benjamin H Testerman	Trustee	5	—
Nicholas D Cahill	Trustee	5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Merops Foundation 6178-01-16?

The Merops Foundation 6178-01-16 is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Merops Foundation 6178-01-16 operate?

The Merops Foundation 6178-01-16 has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas.

What size grants does The Merops Foundation 6178-01-16 award?

In 2024, The Merops Foundation 6178-01-16 awarded 15 grants totaling $604K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Merops Foundation 6178-01-16's EIN?

The Merops Foundation 6178-01-16's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6870036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.