From public IRS filings
MERIT AMERICA
WASHINGTON, DC · Human Services
Mission
TO PROVIDE A PATH TO SKILLED CAREERS FOR THE MILLIONS OF AMERICANS WITHOUT COLLEGE DEGREES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$61.4M
Total expenses
$51M
Total assets
$43.1M
Program expense ratio
9282%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds MERIT AMERICA
$59.9M in foundation grants on record from 25 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendium Education Solutions | $15.6M | 3 |
| Blue Meridian Partners | $15.5M | 1 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $15M | 1 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $4.7M | 3 |
| Global Impact | $3.5M | 1 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $2.7M | 2 |
| Fidelity Non-Profit Management Foundation | $1.6M | 2 |
| Tides Foundation | $1.5M | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1.2M | 2 |
| Impactassetsinc | $950K | 2 |
Leadership
REBECCA TABER STAEHELIN — CO-FOUNDER AND CO-CEO (Principal officer)
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