Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation is a private foundation in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2023 it gave $100,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$100,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2023 was up from $50,000 the year before.
0% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,000 | 2 | $3.0 million |
| 2023 | $100,000 | 1 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yampa Valley Community Foundation | General Operations | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeff Merage
- Alissa Merage
Questions people ask
Does Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2023, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Jeff Merage (President) and Alissa Merage (Vice President).
What does Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.