Merit Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Mount Prospect, Illinois · EIN 36-4156727
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $59KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 27Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1.5MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Mount Prospect Public Library | $5.2K | 2025 |
| Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation | $5.2K | 2025 |
| Lafayette College | $5.2K | 2025 |
| Mental Health America Inc | $5.2K | 2025 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison Inc | $4.2K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (27 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.