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Jonathan Merage Foundation

Preselected recipients only Englewood, Colorado · EIN 260601705

Jonathan Merage Foundation is a private foundation in Englewood, Colorado. In tax year 2022 it gave $690,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $440,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2022.

How to apply

Jonathan 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Jonathan Merage Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania1$440,000
Colorado1$200,000
New York1$50,000

Grants paid in 2022

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic Trust
Jenkintown, PA
Donor Advised Fund.$440,000
Jewish Colorado
Denver, CO
General Operations$200,000
Belev Echad
New York, NY
General Operations$50,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2022 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Jonathan Merage Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Jonathan Merage Foundation give?

$690,000 in tax year 2022, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.

Who runs Jonathan Merage Foundation?

Its 2022 filing lists Jonathan Merage (Director), David Merage (Secretary) and Laura Merage (President).

What does Jonathan Merage Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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