Private foundation · EIN 26-0523619 · Teton Village, Wyoming · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Greg Merage Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $107K total, median $54K. 50% of grants stayed in Wyoming.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$107K
Median grant
$54K
Stays in WY
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of Jackson HoleJackson, WYGeneral operations$102K
National Brain Tumor Society IncNewton, MAGeneral operations$5,000

By state: Wyoming 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Greg Merage Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Teton Village, Wyoming, administered in care of Greg Merage, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Greg Merage Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Greg Merage Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $107K across 2 grants, a median of $54K.

Where does Greg Merage Foundation give?

Wyoming (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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