George W. Mergens Foundation
EIN 030345055 Private FoundationTotal Given 2017–2024
$4.0M
309 grants · $505K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$15K
grant size
44%
supporter · 75/170 multi-year
repeat
$24.9M
Assets (2024)
170
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Paul G Mergens
Phone
(802) 893-4854
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
Any form of application is acceptable. Include organizational information and intended charitable use of funds.
Restrictions
None
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $447K | $21.1M | $473K | 38 |
| 2018 | $1.1M | $20.9M | $768K | 54 |
| 2021 | $929K | $25.1M | $1.6M | 79 |
| 2022 | $837K | $20.7M | $1.6M | 71 |
| 2024 | $701K | $24.9M | $502K | 67 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 309 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$13K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$400K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
PM
Paul G. Mergens
5+ yrs
President & Treasurer
Leadership
RM
Rachel Mergens
5+ yrs
Vice President; Director of Finance
Leadership
WW
William H. Wiltshire
5+ yrs
Vice President; Director of Operations
Leadership
MM
Mary E. Mergens-Loughran
4 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
LM
Lenora A. Mergens
3 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (309 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Xavier School | Winooski, VT | $400,000 | CapitalProject | 2018 |
| Rice Memorial High School | South Burlington, VT | $100,000 | OperatingSupport | 2017 |
| Greater Burlington YMCA | Burlington, VT | $100,000 | CapitalCampaign | 2018 |
| BSA Green Mountain Council | Waterbury, VT | $70,000 | OperatingSupport | 2018 |
| Saint Francis Xavier School | Winooski, VT | $62,500 | General OperatingSupport | 2021 |
| BSA Green Mountain Council | Waterbury, VT | $61,000 | General OperatingSupport | 2021 |
| Rice Memorial High School | South Burlington, VT | $50,000 | TuitionAssistance | 2021 |
| Saint Francis Xavier School | Winooski, VT | $50,000 | TUITION ASSISTANCE | 2024 |
| Community Sailing Center | Burlington, VT | $50,000 | CapitalCampaign | 2022 |
| Rice Memorial High School | South Burlington, VT | $50,000 | TuitionAssistance | 2022 |
| Lyric Theatre Company | Williston, VT | $50,000 | CapitalCampaign | 2018 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | Richmond, VT | $46,778 | FarmProgram | 2018 |
| Rice Memorial High School | South Burlington, VT | $45,000 | TUITION ASSISTANCE | 2024 |
| Saint Francis Xavier School | Winooski, VT | $45,000 | OperatingSupport | 2018 |
| BSA Green Mountain Council | Waterbury, VT | $41,600 | OperatingSupport | 2017 |
| Bishop John A. Marshall School | Morrisville, VT | $40,000 | Early EducationProgram / PlaygroundRenovation | 2022 |
| BSA Green Mountain Council | Waterbury, VT | $38,100 | 2024 FRIENDS OF SCOUTING, CAMP NORRIS & PHILMONT EXCURSION | 2024 |
| BSA Boy Scout Troop 631 | Milton, VT | $35,000 | OperatingSupport | 2018 |
| Bishop John A. Marshall School | Morrisville, VT | $30,000 | TuitionAssistance | 2021 |
| Bishop John Marshall School | Morrisville, VT | $30,000 | TuitionAssistance | 2018 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corporation | Richmond, VT | $25,000 | FarmProgram | 2021 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | Richmond, VT | $25,000 | FARM PROGRAM | 2024 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | Richmond, VT | $25,000 | OperatingSupport | 2017 |
| Maya Health Alliance | Bethel, VT | $25,000 | OperatingSupport | 2017 |
| Children's Literacy Foundation | Waterbury Center, VT | $25,000 | Building CapitalCampaign | 2022 |
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