Sabrina Merage Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sabrina Merage Foundation is a private foundation in Englewood, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $340,460 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $16,250 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$340,460
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$16,250
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$23.3 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $273,069 the year before.
80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $239,100 | 7 | $8.3 million |
| 2023 | $273,069 | 7 | $21.0 million |
| 2024 | $340,460 | 10 | $23.3 million |
How to apply
Sabrina 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 Sabrina Merage Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $236,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $2,760 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,200 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Afterimage Public Media | General operations | $125,000 |
| Moishe House DBA MEM Global | General Operations | $80,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Donor Advised Fund. | $50,000 |
| New America Foundation | General operations | $50,000 |
| Prop 8 Films | For use for the documentary film Shuffle's impact campaign | $30,000 |
| Old Chester Films LLC | Cover reasonable travel-related expenses for film participants with ther attendance at film festival in NYC | $2,500 |
| Lowland Kids Films LLC | Cover reasonable travel-related expenses for film participants with ther attendance at film festival in NYC | $1,200 |
| Visionary Women | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | General Support | $500 |
| Sharsheret Inc | Sharsheret West Coast Dash - General Event Support | $260 |
Officers and trustees
- Sabrina Naim
- David Merage
- Laura Merage
- Michael Niyompong
- Sue Renner
- Rob Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Sabrina Merage Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sabrina Merage Foundation give?
$340,460 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $16,250.
Who runs Sabrina Merage Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sabrina Naim (President), David Merage (Chairman), Laura Merage (Vice President) and Michael Niyompong (Executive Dir.) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Sabrina Merage Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.