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THE MERICOS FOUNDATION

THE MERICOS FOUNDATION

South Pasadena, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-3500491
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE MERICOS FOUNDATION

South Pasadena, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-3500491
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Mericos Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that awarded a total of $3.1 million in grants to 235 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Mericos Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$3.1M

2024
Grantees funded
235
Multi-year grantees
46%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

100

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
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Michael J Casey
Board Member
A
Arlo G Sorensen
Board Member
L
Linda J Blinkenberg
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MERICOS FOUNDATION?
No. THE MERICOS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MERICOS FOUNDATION give?
THE MERICOS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Missouri, and North Carolina. 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 MERICOS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MERICOS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MERICOS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE MERICOS FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $3.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MERICOS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE MERICOS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, GREATER HORIZONS, and Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MERICOS FOUNDATION?
THE MERICOS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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