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EIN 23-7098688

Meriter Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
City
Madison
State
Wisconsin
Year formed
1970
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T31: Community Foundations
Description
The Meriter Foundation is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization that raises, invests, grants and stewards gifts on behalf of Meriter Hospital, Inc. Its mission is to raise and manage gifts in support of the programs and services that advance the mission of Meriter Hospital, Inc. Thousands of individuals and organizations have offered charitable giving support that has helped the foundation fulfill its mission.
Related structure
Meriter Foundation is a subordinate organization under Unitypoint Health-Des Moines / Central Iowa Hospital Corporation.
Total revenues
$3,471,043
2023
Total expenses
$3,207,715
2023
Total assets
$24,807,653
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

Program areas at Meriter Foundation

Meriter Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization that raises, invests, grants and stewards gifts on behalf of Meriter hospital, Inc. thousands of individuals and organizations have offered charitable giving support that has helped advance Meriter's commitment to the healthcare needs of our community. Such gifts have a positive and powerful impact that spans generations and extends beyond the doors of Meriter hospital, Inc. Into the heart of dane county and beyond. Philanthropy provides a margin of excellence that allows Meriter to accomplish projects and implement programs that might not otherwise be possible. In addition to raising money for programs and capital projects, the Foundation grants funds from existing assets to select research and health education initiatives.

Grants made by Meriter Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
UnityPoint Health - MeriterFunding Hospital Needs$1,391,718

Who funds Meriter Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
UnityPoint Health - MeriterHospital Programs$100,215
Dan and Patti RashkeTo Further the Mission of Unitypoint Health$50,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$39,100
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Meriter Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
James Arnett frPresident and Chief Executive Officer Uph - / Chief Operating Officer and Interim President , Foundation$0
Sue EricksonPresident and Chief Executive Officer Uph / Board Member and Chief Executive Officer and Assistant Treasurer$0
Beth ErdmanChief Financial Officer$0
Pam Wetzel, MDBoard Member$0
Adam ErdmannDirector of Development
...and 23 more key personnel

Financials for Meriter Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,790,154
Program services$873,221
Investment income and dividends$977,704
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-170,036
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,471,043

Form 990s for Meriter Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $36,000 from Cummings-Christensen Family Foundation
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Dan and Patti Rashke
January 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCorporate foundationsCommunity foundationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
202 S Park St
Madison, WI 53715
Metro area
Madison, WI
County
Dane County, WI
Website URL
unitypoint.org/ 
Phone
(608) 417-5800
IRS details
EIN
23-7098688
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1970
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T31: Community Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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