COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MERCED COUNTY
Merced, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
86-1151358
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Merced, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
86-1151358
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Community Foundation of Merced County is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Merced County, having distributed a total of $254.1K to 33 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ENSURE A PERMANENT SOURCE OF CHARITABLE FUNDS IN MERCED COUNTY
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Chico State Enterprises
Chico, CA
$100K
10%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MERCED FOUNDATION
Merced, CA
$60.5K
6%
STEADY STUDIOS INC
MERCED, CA
$54.3K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$10K
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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MERCED COUNTY?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MERCED COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MERCED COUNTY give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MERCED COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in California and Connecticut. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MERCED COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MERCED COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MERCED COUNTY make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MERCED COUNTY awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $254 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MERCED COUNTY fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MERCED COUNTY awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Chico State Enterprises, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MERCED FOUNDATION, and STEADY STUDIOS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MERCED COUNTY?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MERCED COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.