Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boulder, Colorado, registered in 2023, with $262,315 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
3975 Newport Ln, Boulder, CO, 80304 EIN 92-1254012 Since 2023
Revenue (FY2025)
$262K
▼ 54.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$1.0M
Net assets
$35.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating413 mo reserves · -291% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation: 413 mo reserves · -291% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3975 Newport Ln, Boulder, CO, 80304
- City
- Boulder
- State
- Colorado
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $19.0M (FY2022) to $262K (FY2025) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $35.3M
Operating margin
-290.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$35.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$35.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $262,315▼54.6% | $1,025,000▼48.8% | $35,285,114▲72.3% | $35,285,114▲72.3% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $577,215▼41.6% | $2,000,000▲108% | $20,481,634▼47.3% | $20,481,634▼47.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $988,077▼94.8% | $960,000 | $38,878,452▲108% | $38,878,452▲108% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $19,012,350 | $0 | $18,699,800 | $18,699,800 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 92-1254012, based in Boulder, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 92-1254012.
- How much revenue does Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation report?
- Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation reported $262,315 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Dwight A Merriman Charitable Foundation (EIN 92-1254012) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.