MERICLE FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2024
$3.7M
102 grants · $410K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$25K
grant size
39%
supporter · 19/49 multi-year
repeat
$231K
Assets · 2021
49
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ROBERT E MERICLE
Phone
5708231100
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
FORMAL REQUEST MUST BE MADE BY EACH POTENTIAL GRANTEE. THIS MAY INCLUDE AS APPROPRIATE NARRATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE GENERAL PROGRAM AND PROJECTS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND THE SPECIFIC PROJECT FOR WHICH FUNDING IS REQUESTED. THE FOUNDATION MAY ALSO REQUIRE FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED GRANTEE AND MAY ASK FOR SUCH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS IT MAY DEEM RELEVANT TO ITS CONSIDERATION OF THE GRANT REQUEST.
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $288K | $388K | $325K | 8 |
| 2017 | $435K | $240K | $348K | 13 |
| 2018 | $862K | $93K | $809K | 15 |
| 2019 | N/A | $97K | $525K | N/A |
| 2020 | $548K | $500K | $673K | 19 |
| 2021 | $1.0M | $231K | $917K | 19 |
| 2022 | $244K | $270K | $282K | 14 |
| 2023 | $225K | $67K | $179K | 7 |
| 2024 | $84K | $10.0M | $4.7M | 7 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 102 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$36K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$647K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| KIM E MERICLE | TRUSTEE | — |
| KATELYN K MERICLE | TRUSTEE | — |
| ROBERT K MERICLE | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (102 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAZLETON YMCA | HAZLETON, PA | $646,547 | YMCA OUTSTANDING MORTGAGE | 2021 |
| GEISINGER HEALTH FOUNDATION | DANVILLE, PA | $600,000 | GENOMIC MEDICINE CENTER | 2018 |
| HAZLETON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT | HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA | $200,000 | PURCHASE CHROMEBOOKS FOR STUDENTS | 2020 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | HANOVER TWP, PA | $100,000 | RELIEF EFFORTS-HURRICANE HARVEY, IRMA AND MARIA | 2017 |
| GEISINGER HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION | DANVILLE, PA | $100,000 | ADVANCE INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE IN THE COMMUNITY | 2021 |
| GEISINGER HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION | DANVILLE, PA | $100,000 | GENOMIC MEDICINE CENTER | 2022 |
| GEISINGER HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION | DANVILLE, PA | $100,000 | GENOMIC MEDICINE CENTER | 2023 |
| GEISINGER HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION | DANVILLE, PA | $100,000 | GENOMIC MEDICINE CENTER | 2020 |
| GEISINGER HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION | DANVILLE, PA | $100,000 | GENOMIC CENTER PLEDGE | 2016 |
| GEISINGER HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION | DANVILLE, PA | $100,000 | GENOMIC CENTER PLEDGE | 2017 |
| CANDY'S PLACE | FORTY FORT, PA | $100,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2018 |
| WILKES-BARRE FAMILY YMCA | WILKES BARRE, PA | $75,000 | BLUE SKY-CAMP KRESGE | 2017 |
| WILKES-BARRE FAMILY YMCA | WILKES BARRE, PA | $72,700 | BLUE SKY-CAMP KRESGE | 2016 |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT | BERWICK, PA | $62,288 | CONTRIBUTION | 2021 |
| CRESTWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT | MOUNTAIN TOP, PA | $50,000 | PURCHASE CHROMEBOOKS FOR STUDENTS | 2020 |
| AMERICA 250 PA | PITTSTON, PA | $47,500 | COMMEMORATION OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES | 2023 |
| CANDY'S PLACE | FORTY FORT, PA | $42,059 | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION FOR YE 6/30/2023 | 2023 |
| AMERICA 250 PA | PITTSTON, PA | $37,500 | COMMEMORATION OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES | 2020 |
| AMERICA 250 PA | PITTSTON, PA | $37,500 | COMMEMORATION OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES | 2022 |
| AMERICA 250 PA | PITTSTON, PA | $37,500 | COMMEMORATION OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES | 2021 |
| AMERICA 250 PA | PITTSTON, PA | $37,500 | COMEMORATION OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES | 2024 |
| PENN STATE UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY PARK, PA | $35,000 | 7 SCHOLARSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS | 2016 |
| MARLEY'S MISSION | CLARKS SUMMIT, PA | $30,000 | CHILDREN'S TREEHOUSE SPONSOR - LEVEL 3 SPONSORSHIP | 2017 |
| GEISINGER HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION | DANVILLE, PA | $25,000 | GEISINGER COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 2020 |
| GEISINGER HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION | DANVILLE, PA | $25,000 | GEISINGER COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 2021 |