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
93%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds MERIT AMERICA
$89.1M in foundation grants on record from 38 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendium Education Solutions | $15.6M | 3 |
| Blue Meridian Partners | $15.5M | 1 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $15M | 1 |
| Crankstart Foundation | $10.5M | 1 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $4.7M | 3 |
| Global Impact | $3.5M | 1 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $3.2M | 3 |
| Charles Koch Foundation | $3M | 2 |
| Reeder Foundation C/O Par Capital Management | $3M | 4 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $2.5M | 1 |
Leadership
REBECCA TABER STAEHELIN — CO-FOUNDER AND CO-CEO (Principal officer)
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