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The Mericos Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 95-3500491 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $6.2M
- Grants reported
- 200
- Median grant
- $18.5K
- Future commitments
- $431.3K
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 200 | $6.2M |
Where The Mericos Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | SANTA BARBARA, CA | CAMP WHITTIER ELECTRICAL UPGRADES | 2024 | $135K |
| UNITED BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | SANTA BARBARA, CA | CAMP WHITTIER ELECTRICAL UPGRADES | 2024 | $135K |
| GARRETT'S SPACE | ANN ARBOR, MI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $130K |
| GARRETT'S SPACE | ANN ARBOR, MI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $130K |
| GARRETT'S SPACE | ANN ARBOR, MI | BUILD GARRETT'S SPACE: BRINGING HOPE TO LIFE | 2024 | $100K |
| NEW VILLAGE GIRLS ACADEMY | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $100K |
| CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE AT FAIRVIEW GARDENS | GOLETA, CA | THE CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE AT FAIRVIEW GARDENS RE-DESIGN/RE-BUILD - CHALLENGE GRANT | 2024 | $100K |
| FOODBANK OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | GOLETA, CA | NUTRITIONAL EQUITY THROUGH EDUCATION | 2024 | $100K |
| UNION RESCUE MISSION | LOS ANGELES, CA | HOPE GARDENS FAMILY CENTER - CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS | 2024 | $100K |
| UNION RESCUE MISSION | LOS ANGELES, CA | HOPE GARDENS FAMILY CENTER - CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS | 2024 | $100K |
| NEW VILLAGE GIRLS ACADEMY | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $100K |
| FOODBANK OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | GOLETA, CA | NUTRITIONAL EQUITY THROUGH EDUCATION | 2024 | $100K |
| GARRETT'S SPACE | ANN ARBOR, MI | BUILD GARRETT'S SPACE: BRINGING HOPE TO LIFE | 2024 | $100K |
| MOXI THE WOLF MUSEUM OF EXPLORATION INNOVATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS | 2024 | $100K |
| MOXI THE WOLF MUSEUM OF EXPLORATION INNOVATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS | 2024 | $100K |
| CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE AT FAIRVIEW GARDENS | GOLETA, CA | THE CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE AT FAIRVIEW GARDENS RE-DESIGN/RE-BUILD - CHALLENGE GRANT | 2024 | $100K |
| GREATER HORIZONS | KANSAS CITY, MO | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $85K |
| GREATER HORIZONS | KANSAS CITY, MO | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $85K |
| GREATER HORIZONS | KANSAS CITY, MO | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $85K |
| GREATER HORIZONS | KANSAS CITY, MO | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $85K |
| OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES INC | PASADENA, CA | OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURE'S YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL | 2024 | $84K |
| OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES INC | PASADENA, CA | OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURE'S YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL | 2024 | $84K |
| HEAL THE OCEAN | SANTA BARBARA, CA | CHALLENGE GRANT - SUMMERLAND OIL MITIGATION STUDY (SOMS) | 2024 | $75K |
| INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | NATIONAL CITY, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $75K |
| INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | NATIONAL CITY, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $75K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Mericos Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.