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Merjent Foundation

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About Us

History

 The Merjent Foundation was established in November 2018 as 501(3)c dedicated to giving back to the communities where Merjent, Inc. employees live and work by lending financial support to charitable organizations and by fostering environmental stewardship wherever possible.   


One way the foundation helps foster environmental stewardship is by providing an academic scholarship for college juniors or seniors pursing a career in an environmental field.


The Foundations guiding principles are:

  • Charity,
  • Fairness,
  • Respect, and 
  • Community Involvement.

  

The Foundation logo, designed in 2020 by an employee of Merjent Inc., symbolizes education, environment, sustainability, and new beginnings.

Board Members

President - Melissa Dellwo

Vice President - Sara Romdenne

Vice President - Sara Romdenne

Melissa Dellwo is a founding member of the Merjent Foundation. Her passion for charity is focused on hunger and homelessness.  As President of the Merjent Foundation, Melissa is excited to help our community on a larger scale. She graduated from the University of Minnesota, Morris with a degree in Communication. 

Vice President - Sara Romdenne

Vice President - Sara Romdenne

Vice President - Sara Romdenne

Sara Romdenne is a founding member of the Merjent Foundation. Her passion for charity is focused on animal welfare.  As Treasurer of the Merjent Foundation Sara helps our team make the most of our resources. 

Secretary - Kari Krause

Vice President - Sara Romdenne

Secretary - Kari Krause

Kari Krause is a founding member of the Merjent Foundation. She appreciates the opportunity to identify and support charities focused on community outreach and animal welfare as well as organizations promoting education and life skills.  She has a M.S. in Cultural Resource Management.

Mike Madson

Christina Preszler

Secretary - Kari Krause

Michael Madson is a Cultural Resource Specialist with a M.S. in Industrial Archaeology.  As a Board Member, he appreciates the opportunity to provide access to higher education for disadvantaged populations.

Christina Preszler

Christina Preszler

Christina Preszler

  Christina Preszler brings with her a passion for helping others in times of need and supporting the community. As a mother of 3, she is especially interested in helping children and supporting the Foundations Scholarship program. Christina is a registered Professional Engineer and holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Iowa. 

William Harding

Christina Preszler

Christina Preszler

William Harding is a member of the Board of Directors and has an abiding concern for disadvantaged and disenfranchised populations.  He earned an M.A. in Anthropology with a focus on archaeology at Idaho State University.

Analiese Genthe

Analiese Genthe

Analiese Genthe

 Analiese Genthe joined the Board in 2020. Her past experience volunteering has shown her the importance for hunger relief and mobility in aging or disadvantaged populations. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a B.S. in Geology and Environmental Studies. 

Public Reporting/ Financials

IRS Form 990

2020_IRS Form 990 (pdf)Download
2019_IRS Form 990 (pdf)Download

2018 IRS Determination Letter

Merjent Foundation 501(c)3 Determination Letter (pdf)Download

Merjent Foundation

1 Main Street Southeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414, United States

(612) 746-3660

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Merjent Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity.