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Private Foundation
GEORGE W MERGENS FOUNDATION
GEORGE W MERGENS FOUNDATION is a Private Foundation headquartered in MILTON, VT. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $591K revenue, $1.4M expenses, $16.3M total assets. IRS filings disclose 553 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $6.7M.
EIN: 030345055
MILTON, VT
Performing Arts
NTEE: A60
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$591K
Total Expenses$1.4M
Total Assets$16.3M
Grants Given553
Grant Total$6.7M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL
ANNUAL APPEAL
$50,000
RICE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
TUITION ASSISTANCE
$45,000
VERMONT YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS
FARM PROGRAM
$35,000
BSA GREEN MOUNTAIN COUNCIL
FRIENDS OF SCOUTING ANNUAL CAMPAIGN/ UNIT GROWTH EXECUTIVE
$35,000
VERMONT YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$30,000
Showing up to 5 of 553 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Lenora A Mergens
VICE PRESIDENT
Mary E Mergens-Loughran
PRESIDENT & TREASURER
Paul G Mergens
VP; DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Rachel Mergens
VP; DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
William H Wiltshire
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $591K | $1.4M | $16.3M |
| 2024 | $502K | $1.1M | $17.2M |
| 2023 | $429K | $1.2M | $17.8M |
| 2022 | $1.6M | $1.3M | $18.5M |
| 2021 | $1.6M | $1.3M | $18.2M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $1.6M to $591K (-63%), with total assets most recently reported at $16.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AZ, FL, IL, MA, ME, NH, and 3 other states.
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