Private foundation · EIN 26-0601805 · Englewood, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sabrina 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: 10 grants paid, $340K total, median $16K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$340K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in CO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Afterimage Public MediaSan Francisco, CAGeneral operations$125K
Moishe House Dba Mem GlobalEncinitas, CAGeneral Operations$80K
National Philanthropic TrustJenkintown, PADonor Advised Fund.$50K
New America FoundationWashington, DCGeneral operations$50K
Prop 8 FilmsMarina del Rey, CAFor use for the documentary film Shuffle's impact campaign$30K
Old Chester Films LLCMontclair, NJCover reasonable travel-related expenses for film participants with ther attendance at film festival in NYC$2,500
Lowland Kids Films LLCMontegut, LACover reasonable travel-related expenses for film participants with ther attendance at film festival in NYC$1,200
Visionary WomenBeverly Hills, CAGeneral Operations$1,000
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenNew York, NYGeneral Support$500
Sharsheret IncTeaneck, NJSharsheret West Coast Dash - General Event Support$260

By state: California 4 · Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New Jersey 2 · Louisiana 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Sabrina Merage Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Englewood, Colorado, administered in care of David Merage, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Sabrina 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 Sabrina Merage Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $340K across 10 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Sabrina Merage Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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