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Private Foundation
THE JESS MERKLE FOUNDATION C/O C SCOTT MASSEY CPA
THE JESS MERKLE FOUNDATION C/O C SCOTT MASSEY CPA is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in SHREVEPORT, LA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $516K, expenses of $518K, total assets of $2.5M. Imperigo tracks 66 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $2.1M.
EIN: 721336331
SHREVEPORT, LA
Private Grantmaking Foundations
NTEE: T20
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$516K
Total Expenses$518K
Total Assets$2.5M
Grants Given66
Grant Total$2.1M
Filing Years2020–2025
Sample Grants Given
KINGS HIGHWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
TO RESTORE THE CHURCH TO ITS ORIGNIAL STATE BEFORE THE FIRE, SMOKE & WATER DAMAGE
$220,000
SALVATION ARMY OF SHREVEPORT BOSSIER CITY
TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR SINGLE WOMAN/MEN, WOMEN WITH CHILDREN AND VETERANS
$115,000
CHRISTIAN SERVICE INSTITUE
TO SERVE THOSE IN NEED WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER RESOURCES
$20,000
COMMUNITY RENEWAL INTERNATIONAL
TO CONNECT NEIGHBORS AND RESIDENTS TO RESTORE THE FOUNDATION OF SAFE AND CARING COMMUNITIES
$10,000
HIGHLAND CLUB
TO EDUCATE,COUNSEL AND TREAT PERSONS OF ALL AGES WHO SUFFER FROM ALCOHOLISM
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 66 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Paul E Merkle
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $516K | $518K | $2.5M |
| 2024 | $517K | $506K | $2.5M |
| 2023 | $466K | $514K | $2.5M |
| 2021 | $389K | $397K | $2.6M |
| 2020 | $355K | $314K | $2.6M |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $355K to $516K (+45%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in LA.
LA
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