The Merops Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 45-6870036 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$604K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$33,000
Total assets$12.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Research Institute in Turkey | Philadelphia, PA | Fellowships in archaeology | $160,000 |
| Koc Education Culture and Healthcare Foundation | New York, NY | Gygaia projects | $70,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Notion archaeological | $60,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Notion archaeological | $50,000 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | Antiochia ad cragum | $45,000 |
| University of Central Florida Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | Kerkenes project | $42,500 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Post-Earthquake remediation | $37,235 |
| University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology | Philadelphia, PA | Gordion excavation project | $33,000 |
| The University of Kansas Center for Research Inc | Lawrence, KS | Temple of aphrodite project | $25,850 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Excavation and conservation | $20,000 |
| Institute of Nautical Archaeology | College Station, TX | Excavation, research and | $20,000 |
| ARTogether | Oakland, CA | Flying carpet festival | $15,000 |
| American Research Institute in Turkey | Philadelphia, PA | Support for arit ankara | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Basalt sculpture | $10,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Laboratory of tree-ring | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $603,585 | 15 |
| 2023 | $559,751 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512939349100611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6870036
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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