AI Summary
The Meriama Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, so interested organizations should seek warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to explore potential engagement opportunities. In the 2024 filing year, the fund provided a total of $10,000 across six grantees.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote literacy, conservation of wildlife and wild places, the movement arts, and to open doors of opportunity for women and girls throughout the world. In light of the global pandemic, Meriama Fund has added a focus area for crisis relief and support.
Cause Areas
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Public affairs
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Tibet Fund Inc
New York, NY
$140.8K
48%
FRACTURED ATLAS INC
NEW YORK, NY
$78.7K
27%
ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
OAKLAND, CA
$26K
9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Meriama Fund?
No. Meriama Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Meriama Fund give?
Meriama Fund primarily gives to organizations located in New York and California. 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 Meriama Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Meriama Fund fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Meriama Fund make each year?
In 2024, Meriama Fund awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $10 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Meriama Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Meriama Fund awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include Tibet Fund Inc, FRACTURED ATLAS INC, and ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Meriama Fund?
Meriama Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.