George W Mergens Foundation
Accepts applications
George W Mergens Foundation is a private foundation in Milton, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 95 grants; the typical grant was $9,130 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$9,130
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$26.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $701,447 the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $746,473 | 61 | $21.8 million |
| 2023 | $701,447 | 67 | $24.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 95 | $26.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul G Mergens PO Box 633, Milton, VT 05468 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 655-6770 |
| What to submit | Any form of application is acceptable. Include organizational information and information on the charitable use of funds. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What George W Mergens Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 89 | $961,730 |
| Maine | 3 | $27,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Xavier School | Annual appeal | $50,000 |
| Rice Memorial High School | Tuition assistance | $45,000 |
| Bsa Green Mountain Council | Friends of scouting annual campaign/ unit growth executive | $35,000 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | Farm program | $35,000 |
| Saint Paul's Catholic School | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family Services | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Vermont Food Bank | Veggie vango, backpack programs/general operating support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Burlington | Early promise program | $20,000 |
| Greater Burlington YMCA | Camp abnaki/youth memberships | $20,000 |
| Wuku Kawoqmaya Health Alliance | Complex pediatric program | $20,000 |
| King Street Center | General operating support | $18,000 |
| Audubon Vermont | Environmental education youth programs | $15,000 |
| Children's Literacy Foundation | Year of the book 2026: rockingham | $15,000 |
| Community Sailing Center | Floating classrooms program | $15,000 |
| Life House Inc | Weatherization & energy efficient updates | $15,000 |
| Resource | Youthbuild/leap programs | $15,000 |
| Saint Ann Church | Boiler replacement | $15,000 |
| Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium | Science & nature exhibits | $12,500 |
| Shelburne Farms | Burlington city & lake semester | $12,500 |
| Brattleboro Development Credit Corp | Pipelines & pathways program | $12,000 |
| Governors Institute of Vermont | Health & medicine institute | $12,000 |
| Vermont Historical Society | Vermont history day 2025 | $12,000 |
| Azimuth Counseling & Therapeutic Services | Youth counseling services | $11,800 |
| Bennington Museum | School programs fy25 | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro | Family outreach program | $10,000 |
| Brattleboro Museum & Arts Center | Youth education & enrichment programs | $10,000 |
| Changing Perspectives | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Church | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain | Sciexcel STEM program | $10,000 |
| Flynn Center for the Performing Arts | Student matinee series | $10,000 |
| Food Connects | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Generator Makerspace | 2025 youth programming | $10,000 |
| Green Mountain Farm to School | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Intervale Center | Food gleaning program | $10,000 |
| John Graham Housing Services | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Joseph's House | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lake Champlain Maritime Museum | High school longboat rowing program 2025-2026 | $10,000 |
| Lund | General operating support | $10,000 |
| River Gallery School of Art | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul G Mergens
- Mary E Mergens-Loughran
- Lenora A Mergens
- William H Wiltshire
- Rachel Mergens
Questions people ask
Does George W Mergens Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does George W Mergens Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $9,130.
Who runs George W Mergens Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul G Mergens (President & Treasurer), Mary E Mergens-Loughran (Vice President), Lenora A Mergens (Director) and William H Wiltshire (VP; Director of Operations) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does George W Mergens Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and environment and conservation.