Our Supporters
Together, we can help thousands of learners unlock their potential and launch life-changing careers. Donate to Merit America and turn every $1 into $33 in wage gains for hard-working Americans.
Our Supporters
Together, we can help thousands of learners unlock their potential and launch life-changing careers. Donate to Merit America and turn every $1 into $33 in wage gains for hard-working Americans.
We envision a world in which anyone can advance their life based on merit, not money
At Merit America, we are dedicated to providing learners with the training and support they need to build family-sustaining careers. To date, our efforts have generated more than $1.4 billion in cumulative wage gains for Americans stuck in low-wage work.
For every $1 invested in Merit America, we drive $33 in wage gains. With 53 million Americans stuck in low-wage work and AI reshaping industries, rapid reskilling at scale has never been more important. Merit America was made for this moment.
Kalen’s road to tech
Kalen’s journey mirrors that of countless others — searching for ways to advance his career, yet unsure of the next steps. Working full-time with limited financial flexibility, his breakthrough arrived when he discovered Merit America.
Kalen credits personalized coaching as crucial in navigating the workforce after nearly a decade in autobody repairs. Through Merit America, he earned a Google Career Certificate through Coursera and transitioned to a career as a Network Operations Analyst.
Investments that drive impact
From 15-person pilot to national scale
When the Clark Foundation invested in Merit America, they backed a clear vision and a dedicated team working to expand opportunity. That early support helped transform a 15-person pilot into a growing organization that, by 2023, had already prepared more than 7,500 people to succeed in new career paths.
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$15.6 million to advance Bay Area workforce training
Merit America and the Crankstart Foundation joined forces to uplift 2,000 Bay Area residents from low-wage roles into upwardly mobile careers — projecting over $200 million in cumulative wage gains across California.
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Institutional & Offline Giving
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For routing instructions to transfer funds directly, please contact our Philanthropy team.
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Checks can be made payable to Merit America and mailed to: 712 H Street NE, Suite 1560, Washington, D.C. 20002
Tax Status
Merit America is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit (EIN: 84-2108762). Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Everything supporters need to know about giving to Merit America.
Form 990
The FY2025 Form 990 will be posted here once it has been filed.
For our latest program outcomes and financial summary, see the 2025 Impact Report. For any document not listed here, email donations@meritamerica.org.
News & Press
Heckscher Foundation for Children
Case Study: Heckscher Foundation for Children provides funding to Merit America to support its launch in New York City.
Read moreThe Dallas Morning News
Capital One awards grant funding to nonprofits addressing Dallas’ COVID-19 workforce challenges.
Read moreThe Hg Foundation
The Hg Foundation backs Merit America to help low-wage workers access careers in tech.
Read morePhilanthropy News Digest
Funding collaborative Blue Meridian Partners has invested $60 million to help scale efforts to close financial equity gaps.
Read moreAscendium Philanthropy
$10 million investment will supplement up to $45 million provided by the Google Career Certificates Fund, which was co-designed by Merit America to bring unique financing.
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