AI Summary
The MER Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $58,000 across five grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the MER Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The ROC Charlotte Inc
Charlotte, NC
$78.9K
29%
ANSWER Scholarship Inc
Charlotte, NC
$72.3K
27%
CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND
Washington, DC
$40K
15%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MER FOUNDATION?
No. MER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MER FOUNDATION give?
MER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, District Of Columbia, 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 MER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MER FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $58 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include The ROC Charlotte Inc, ANSWER Scholarship Inc, and CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MER FOUNDATION?
MER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.