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EIN 72-1336331

The Jess Merkle Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Shreveport
State
Louisiana
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
The Jess Merkle Foundation is a private foundation located in Shreveport, LA that primarily funds to serve those in need with food, clothing, and other resources, to reach and uplift all people and bring them to the knowledge and active service of God. Last year, the Foundation made 10 grants, including to Broadmoor United Methodist Church.
Total revenues
$466,323
2023
Total expenses
$514,378
2023
Total assets
$2,466,949
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at The Jess Merkle Foundation

Not applicable
Not applicable

Grants made by The Jess Merkle Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Community Renewal International (CRI)To Connect Neighbors and Residents To Restore the Foundation of Safe and Caring Communities$20,000
Volunteers of AmericaTo Reach and Uplift All People and Bring Them To the Knowledge and Active Service of God$20,000
MLK Health Center and PharmacyTo Provide A Safety-Net for Patients Who Have No Resources To Obtain Health Care$10,848
...and 4 more grants made

Personnel at The Jess Merkle Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Paul MerklePresident$50,000

Financials for The Jess Merkle Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Investment income and dividends$120,184
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$346,139
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$466,323

Form 990s for The Jess Merkle Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-10990PFView PDF
2022-062022-11-14990PFView PDF
2021-062021-11-12990PFView PDF
2020-062021-06-14990PFView PDF
2019-062021-06-11990PFView PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
June 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
October 10, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
October 10, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedTax deductible donations
General information
Address
333 Texas St Suite 700
Shreveport, LA 71101
Metro area
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
County
Caddo Parish, LA
Phone
(318) 220-9939
IRS details
EIN
72-1336331
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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