Mericle Foundation
Historical FunderWilkes Barre, Pennsylvania · EIN 37-1639789 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBERT K MERICLE |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 BALTIMORE DRIVE, WILKES BARRE PA 18701 |
| Phone | 5708231100 |
| Form and materials | FORMAL REQUEST MUST BE MADE BY EACH POTENTIAL GRANTEE. THIS MAY INCLUDE AS APPROPRIATE NARRATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE GENERAL PROGRAM AND PROJECTS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND THE SPECIFIC PROJECT FOR WHICH FUNDING IS REQUESTED. THE FOUNDATION MAY ALSO REQUIRE FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED GRANTEE AND MAY ASK FOR SUCH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS IT MAY DEEM RELEVANT TO ITS CONSIDERATION OF THE GRANT REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| America 250 Pa | Pittston, PA | Comemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the united states | $37,500 |
| Northeast Sight Services | Exeter, PA | Children's screening program | $15,000 |
| Misericordia University | Dallas, PA | Women and children scholarship | $10,000 |
| Penn State University | State College, PA | Wilkes-Barre general scholarship | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's Center Foundation | Scranton, PA | Sustaining fund | $10,000 |
| Woman's Resource Center | Scranton, PA | Annual donation | $1,000 |
| Dinners for Kids | Wilkes Barre, PA | Annual dinner-bronze sponsor | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $225,059 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532589349100313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1639789
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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