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The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation is a private corporation based in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Iff Advisors LLC. It holds total assets of $40.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $31.3M in 2011 to $40.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. 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. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $8.2M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $2M and $4.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.2M distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $1.7M, with an average award of $210K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Nevada. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$65K
Average Grant
$263K
Largest Grant
$1.6M
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NV.
The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation has distributed a total of $8.2M across 39 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $210K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $1.7M.
The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Paul & Elisabeth Merage Family Foundation is headquartered in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Merage | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michelle Merage | PRES/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Merage | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$40.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$39M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$8.2M
Average Grant
$210K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simbelle ProductionsGENERAL OPERATING | Newport Beach, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Hoag FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Newport Beach, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Merage InstituteGENERAL OPERATIONS | Newport Beach, CA | $500K | 2020 |
| St Mary'SIMAGINE MORE CAMPAIGN | Aliso Viejo, CA | $101K | 2020 |
| Orange County Community FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Irvine, CA | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Orange County Museum Of ArtGENERAL OPERATING | Costa Mesa, CA | $123K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food BankGENERAL OPERATING | Irvine, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Uci FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Irvine, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Choc FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Orange, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Pacific SymphonyGENERAL OPERATING | Irvine, CA | $49K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Orange CountyGENERAL OPERATING | Irvine, CA | $42K | 2023 |
| El Sol Academy FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Santa Ana, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| University SynagogueGENERAL OPERATING | Irvine, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Festival Of Arts Of Laguna BeachGENERAL OPERATING | Laguna Beach, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Uc Irvine Shaping The Future CampaignGENERAL OPERATIONS | Irvine, CA | $1M | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of Orange CountyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Irvine, CA | $100K | 2020 |
| C4l Kids Foundations IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Irvine, CA | $80K | 2020 |
| Orange County Music And Dance IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Irvine, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| International Star GiftsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Las Vegas, NV | $15K | 2020 |
| Segerstrom Center For The ArtsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Costa Mesa, CA | $4K | 2020 |
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