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Mericle Foundation

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 371639789  ·  Private foundation

Mericle Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $548K in annual giving against $163K in assets. This page documents the 92 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Mericle Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$548K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$163K
Total assets
92
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Mericle Foundation funds

Mericle Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, higher education.

Arts & CultureHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, women girls.

childrenwomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Mericle Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Geisinger Health Foundation
GENOMIC MEDICINE CENTER
Danville, PA$600K2018
Hazleton Area School District
PURCHASE CHROMEBOOKS FOR STUDENTS
Hazle Township, PA$200K2020
Junior Achievment of Nepa
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Pittston Twp, PA$191K2019
American Red Cross
RELIEF EFFORTS-HURRICANE HARVEY, IRMA AND MARIA
Hanover Twp, PA$100K2017
Geisinger Health System Foundation
GENOMIC CENTER PLEDGE
Danville, PA$100K2017
Geisinger Health Foundation
GENOMIC MEDICINE CENTER
Danville, PA$100K2019
Candy's Place
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Forty Fort, PA$100K2018
Geisinger Health System Foundation
GENOMIC MEDICINE CENTER
Danville, PA$100K2023
Geisinger Health System Foundation
GENOMIC MEDICINE CENTER
Danville, PA$100K2022
Geisinger Health System Foundation
GENOMIC MEDICINE CENTER
Danville, PA$100K2020
Wilkes-barre Family YMCA
BLUE SKY-CAMP KRESGE
Wilkes Barre, PA$75K2017
Candy's Place
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Forty Fort, PA$60K2019
Crestwood School District
PURCHASE CHROMEBOOKS FOR STUDENTS
Mountain Top, PA$50K2020
America 250 Pa
COMMEMORATION OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES
Pittston, PA$48K2023
Candy's Place
MATCHING CONTRIBUTION FOR YE 6/30/2023
Forty Fort, PA$42K2023

Mericle Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$435K
2018$862K
2019$509K
2020$548K
2022$244K
2023$225K
2024$84K

How to apply for funding from Mericle Foundation

Mericle Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Mericle Foundation

Does Mericle Foundation accept grant applications?
Mericle Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Mericle Foundation fund?
Mericle Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Geisinger Health Foundation, Hazleton Area School District, Junior Achievment of Nepa. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mericle Foundation give in grants?
Mericle Foundation reported $548K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.9M over 92 grants.
Where is Mericle Foundation located?
Mericle Foundation is based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 371639789.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mericle Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Mericle Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.