The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California with $40.8M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$40.8Mtotal assets

2003IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation has awarded

9 grantees · $2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Orange County Community Foundation $1.3M
Simbelle Productions $300K
Orange County Museum Of Art $123K
Second Harvest Food Bank $75K
Choc Foundation $50K
Hoag Foundation $50K
Uci Foundation $50K
Pacific Symphony $49K
Jewish Community Center Of Orange County $42K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$1.9M
FY2019$2M
FY2020$2M
FY2021$2.1M
FY2022$2.1M
FY2023$2M

About The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersNewport Beach, California
EIN680529692
IRS ruling2003

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation?

The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California with $40.8M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation?

The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation's EIN is 680529692. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation?

Private foundations like The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.