Nonprofit · EIN 99-0341857
MERRIMANS CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP
Tax-exempt · KAMUELA, HI 96743
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $591,555 | $589,671 | $1,884 | $5,059 | $0 | $5,059 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $591,555
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $38,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $582,690
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,981
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,175
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,059
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,059
- Gross receipts
- $591,555
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- HI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Merriman | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sara Hill | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cristina Schenk | Treasurer & Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 65-1227 OPELO RD, KAMUELA, HI 96743-8401
- In care of
- % PETER MERRIMANS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 65-1227 Opelo Road, Kamuela HI 96743
- Principal officer (990 for 2023)
- Peter Merriman, 1 Bay Club Place, Lahaina, HI 96761
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Peter Merriman, 65-1227 Opelo Road, Kamuela HI 96743
- Signed the 990
- Cristina Schenk, Treasurer
- Phone
- (808) 885-6822
Mission
To provide scholarships to students entering or continuing in the field of Culinary Arts in Hawaii.
Program accomplishments
- After the August 8, 2023 Maui wildfires, the organization provided financial support for the feeding efforts conducted by Merriman's Restaurant in Kapalua and Monkeypod Kitchen in Ka'anapali. In total, this joint effort provided over 67,000 free lunch meals to those impacted by the Maui wildfires from 8/10/2023 - 11/10/2023. The meals were available at Merriman's Kapalua during first 30 days after the fire. Since cell and internet service were down during that time, the organization also provided west side residents with internet access through Starlink. From 9/8/23 - 10/6/23, meals were available for pickup at the Whaler's Village roundabout in Kaanapali as well as the end of the driveway at Merriman's. From 8/12/23 - 11/6/23, nearly 38,000 meals were delivered to those who were unable to leave their homes, first responders, volunteers and community hubs.Expenses $544,690 · revenue $551,555
- The organization provided scholarships to two students attending the culinary program at Hawaii Community College and to 17 culinary students at UH Maui College, including 15 students who were directly impacted by the Maui wildfires.Expenses $38,000 · grants $38,000 · revenue $40,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-0341857
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Peter Merriman | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Peter Merriman | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Peter Merriman | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2023 | $591,555 | $589,671 | $5,059 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Peter Merriman | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Peter L Merriman | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Peter L Merriman | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-0341857).
Questions about MERRIMANS CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP
- What is the EIN of MERRIMANS CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MERRIMANS CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP is 99-0341857.
- Is MERRIMANS CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to MERRIMANS CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MERRIMANS CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of MERRIMANS CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MERRIMANS CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MERRIMANS CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names Peter Merriman.
- Who are the officers and directors of MERRIMANS CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MERRIMANS CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $591,555, expenses of $589,671 and total assets of $5,059 at year end.
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