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This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Est.

1994

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

MIDLAND EMPIRE RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC (MERIL) is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives related to independent living. In 2024, MERIL paid a total of $1.9 million in grants, though it does not accept unsolicited proposals; funding is awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in connecting with MERIL can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS THE ELIMINATION OF PHYSICAL, ATTITUDINAL AND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS AFFECTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SO THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS, WITH OUR WITHOUT A DISABILITY, ARE FREE TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS THEY CHOOSE.
Total Funding Given
$1.9M
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LIFE UNLIMITED INC
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO
$1.9M
100%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$1.9M
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
R
Robert Honan
Board Member
C
Chris Fagan
Board Member
K
Kelly Narowski
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MIDLAND EMPIRE RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC (MERIL)?
No. MIDLAND EMPIRE RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC (MERIL) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MIDLAND EMPIRE RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC (MERIL) give?
MIDLAND EMPIRE RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC (MERIL) primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri. 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 MIDLAND EMPIRE RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC (MERIL)’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MIDLAND EMPIRE RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC (MERIL) fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.9 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MIDLAND EMPIRE RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC (MERIL) make each year?
In 2024, MIDLAND EMPIRE RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC (MERIL) awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MIDLAND EMPIRE RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC (MERIL) fund recently?
In 2024, MIDLAND EMPIRE RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC (MERIL) awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include LIFE UNLIMITED INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MIDLAND EMPIRE RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC (MERIL)?
MIDLAND EMPIRE RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC (MERIL) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.