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The Mericos Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $3.1 million in grants to 219 grantees in 2024, with significant funding directed to California, Missouri, and Michigan. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
$1.6M
9%
Greater Horizons
$831.5K
5%
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Inc
$600K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
100
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
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 Michigan. 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 220 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.