The James Merrill House and its Writer-in-Residence program is managed by a Director, a Programs and Outreach Consultant, and a free-standing, 19-member volunteer Merrill House Committee. The Committee operates its own annual budget under the Stonington Village Improvement Association's 501(c)3 umbrella. The EIN is 06-1259940. 

To maintain the building, the Merrill apartments and the visiting writers program, we rely on a mix of donations from individuals and foundations and rental income from the building’s private and commercial tenants. Your individual donations go directly to supporting James Merrill House writers and public programs and are tax deductible to the fullest extent granted by law.

In our 27th year, the Merrill House has hosted over 100 writers to live and work here and share their writing with the community in free lectures and readings. Please consider a donation to keep the literary legacy of James Merrill alive. To learn more, please see information on  the giving categories below.

SUPPORT OUR WORK
Gifts can be made directly to the Merrill House Program by clicking the donate button above, or by personal check made payable to the James Merrill House. To make a gift from a donor-advised fund, or a gift of appreciated securities or other assets, please contact Ruth Saunders at jamesmerrillhousefoundation@gmail.com

LAUREATE SOCIETY: DONORS OF $5,000+
We are immensely grateful to members of the Laureate Society, who play an important leadership role in supporting the literary and conservation work the James Merrill House provides to the community.

LANDMARK SOCIETY: DONORS OF $2,500+
Members of the Landmark Society play a pivotal role in supporting our community readings, annual lectures, and writer-in-residence program.

107 SOCIETY: DONORS OF $1,000+
The James Merrill House recognizes the generosity of members of the 107 Society, who help maintain the quality of our programs and community offerings.

WRITERS CIRCLE: DONORS OF $500+
Writers Circle Donors help support the mission of the James Merrill House as a destination for renowned and up-and-coming writers.

READERS CIRCLE: DONORS OF $250+
Readers Circle Donors allow us to continue the important work we are doing in Stonington and in the writing community at large.

FRIENDS CIRCLE: DONORS OF $100+
Friends Circle Donors make up our largest group of donors, and we are so grateful for their generosity and support.

SUPPORTERS: DONORS OF <$100
No gift is too small in helping the James Merrill House maintain its programs, community offerings, and National Historic Landmark building.

ENDOWMENT GIFTS
Please contact jamesmerrillhousefoundation@gmail.com