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Fiscal Year Start

Dec 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $100K in grants paid to five grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$100K
2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
20%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$125K
J
Jeff Merage
Board Member
A
Alissa Merage
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation?
No. Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation give?
Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Rhode Island, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $100 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include YAMPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, JEWISH FEDERATION AND FAMILY SERVICES OF ORANGE COUNTY, and ANGELS OF THE AMAZON INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation?
Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.