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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based model, providing funding exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $176.9K across 43 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$176.9K
2024
Grantees funded
43
Multi-year grantees
58%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$500
Median 2nd year grant
$1.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Gerald Measer
Board Member
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Merle Measer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GERALD AND MERLE MEASER FOUNDATION?
No. GERALD AND MERLE MEASER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GERALD AND MERLE MEASER FOUNDATION give?
GERALD AND MERLE MEASER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, and Washington. 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 GERALD AND MERLE MEASER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GERALD AND MERLE MEASER FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GERALD AND MERLE MEASER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GERALD AND MERLE MEASER FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $177 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GERALD AND MERLE MEASER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GERALD AND MERLE MEASER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include UCLA FOUNDATION, WESTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL, and TELLURIDE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GERALD AND MERLE MEASER FOUNDATION?
GERALD AND MERLE MEASER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.