AI Summary
The David and Laura Merage Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $3.3 million across 76 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
JENKINTOWN, PA
$7.7M
28%
EARLY LEARNING VENTURES
Englewood, CO
$2.6M
9%
BLACK CUBE
Englewood, CO
$2.1M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to David and Laura Merage Foundation?
No. David and Laura Merage Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does David and Laura Merage Foundation give?
David and Laura Merage Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and New York. 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 David and Laura Merage Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from David and Laura Merage Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does David and Laura Merage Foundation make each year?
In 2024, David and Laura Merage Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $3.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did David and Laura Merage Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, David and Laura Merage Foundation awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST, EARLY LEARNING VENTURES, and BLACK CUBE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to David and Laura Merage Foundation?
David and Laura Merage Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.