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Meriter Foundation Inc

Madison, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 237098688  ·  Private foundation

Meriter Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $574K in grants paid and $26.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 14 individual grants from this funder — $4.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for health care. Below is its full funding profile.

$574K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$26.0M
Total assets
14
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Meriter Foundation Inc funds

Meriter Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on health care.

Health Care

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Meriter Hospital Inc
FUNDING HOSPITAL NEEDS
Madison, WI$1.4M2023
Meriter Hospital Inc
FUNDING HOSPITAL NEEDS
Madison, WI$705K2019
Meriter Hospital Inc
FUNDING HOSPITAL NEEDS
Madison, WI$672K2022
Meriter Hospital Inc
FUNDING HOSPITAL NEEDS
Madison, WI$605K2017
Meriter Hospital Inc
FUNDING HOSPITAL NEEDS
Madison, WI$582K2018
Meriter Hospital Inc
FUNDING HOSPITAL NEEDS
Madison, WI$410K2020
Meriter Hospital Inc
FUNDING HOSPITAL NEEDS
Madison, WI$330K2024
Capital Lakes Inc
DONOR DESIGNATED GIFT-NEW VAN FOR RESIDENT TRANSPORT
Madison, WI$29K2017
Meriter Health Services Inc
FUNDING NEEDS
Madison, WI$14K2020
Meriter Health Services Inc
FUNDING NEEDS
Madison, WI$10K2018
Meriter Health Services Inc
FUNDING NEEDS
Madison, WI$10K2019
Uw Foundation
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR INCOMING MEDICAL STUDENT
Madison, WI$9K2018
Meriter Health Services Inc
FUNDING NEEDS
Madison, WI$7K2017
Meriter Hospital Inc
FUNDING CLINIC NEEDS
Madison, WI$7K2018

Meriter Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$641K
2018$608K
2019$716K
2020$425K
2022$672K
2023$1.4M
2024$330K

How to apply for funding from Meriter Foundation Inc

Meriter Foundation Inc'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. You can review the foundation directly at unitypoint.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Meriter Foundation Inc

Does Meriter Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Meriter Foundation Inc'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 Meriter Foundation Inc fund?
Meriter Foundation Inc's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Meriter Hospital Inc, Meriter Hospital Inc, Meriter Hospital Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Meriter Foundation Inc give in grants?
Meriter Foundation Inc reported $574K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.8M over 14 grants.
Where is Meriter Foundation Inc located?
Meriter Foundation Inc is based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237098688.
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About this profile. This page is built from Meriter Foundation Inc'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 Meriter Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.