From public IRS filings
MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC
CHICAGO, IL · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
Merit School of Music transforms the lives of Chicago-area youth through removing barriers to high-quality music education.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$16M
Total expenses
$9.2M
Total assets
$43M
Program expense ratio
79%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC
$17.5M in foundation grants on record from 103 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Negaunee Foundation | $3.3M | 5 |
| Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation | $2M | 5 |
| Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $1.8M | 2 |
| Julian Family Foundation C/O Robert T Napier Harrison Llp | $1.5M | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $1.3M | 4 |
| Crankstart Foundation | $750K | 3 |
| Julius and Cynthia Huebner Foundation | $550K | 2 |
| Caerus Foundation | $531K | 6 |
| Knowles Foundation | $479K | 8 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $392K | 4 |
Leadership
Amy Johnson — VP for Finance & Administration (Principal officer)
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