THE PAUL & ELISABETH MERAGE FAMILY FOUNDATION
Newport Beach, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
68-0529692
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in grantmaking through invitation-only relationships. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $1.9 million across 23 grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
IRVINE, CA
$4.5M
20%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION
IRVINE, CA
$2.1M
9%
THE MERAGE INSTITUTE
Newport Beach, CA
$1.7M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$80K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE PAUL & ELISABETH MERAGE FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE PAUL & ELISABETH MERAGE FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE PAUL & ELISABETH MERAGE FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE PAUL & ELISABETH MERAGE FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Nevada, and Virginia. 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 THE PAUL & ELISABETH MERAGE FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE PAUL & ELISABETH MERAGE FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE PAUL & ELISABETH MERAGE FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE PAUL & ELISABETH MERAGE FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE PAUL & ELISABETH MERAGE FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE PAUL & ELISABETH MERAGE FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION, and THE MERAGE INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE PAUL & ELISABETH MERAGE FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE PAUL & ELISABETH MERAGE FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.