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Darian Merage Foundation is a private corporation based in HUNTINGTN BCH, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Darian Merage. It holds total assets of $1.9M. Annual income is reported at $76K. Total assets have grown from $1.6M in 2011 to $1.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. According to available records, Darian Merage Foundation has made 4 grants totaling $306K, with a median grant of $90K. The foundation has distributed between $96K and $106K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $106K distributed across 1 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $106K, with an average award of $76K. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Darian Merage Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Darian Merage Foundation has distributed a total of $306K across 4 grants. The median grant size is $90K, with an average of $76K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $106K.
Darian Merage Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Darian Merage Foundation is headquartered in HUNTINGTN BCH, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darian Merage | Pres/Secr/Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$306K
Average Grant
$76K
Median Grant
$90K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$96K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Community FoundationGeneral Operations | Irvine, CA | $84K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children'S HospitalGeneral Operations | Emeryville, CA | $20K | 2023 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA