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Merancas Foundation Inc

Charlotte, North Carolina  ·  EIN 561677733  ·  Private foundation

Merancas Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $8.8M in grants paid and $42.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 895 individual grants from this funder — $72.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$8.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$42.4M
Total assets
895
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Merancas Foundation Inc funds

Merancas Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, community improvement, criminal justice, early childhood education, economic development, and related causes.

Adult EducationCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, justice involved.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesjustice involvedlow-income communitiesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Merancas Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Central Piedmont Community College
SCHLOARSHIP FUNDS FOR COLLEGE TRADE
Charlotte, NC$2.0M2024
Central Piedmont Community College
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR COLLEGE ACCESS
Charlotte, NC$2.0M2023
Central Piedmont Community College
SCHOLARSHIPS FOSTERING ECONOMIC INDE
Charlotte, NC$2.0M2022
Crisis Assistance Ministry
COVID19 FUNDING SUPPLEMENT
Charlotte, NC$1.0M2020
YWCA Central Carolinas
AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING
Charlotte, NC$625K2022
Central Piedmont Community College
SCHOLARSHIPS FOSTERING ECONOMIC INDE
Charlotte, NC$600K2020
Cpcc Foundation Inc
SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT SUPPORT PRO
Charlotte, NC$600K2018
Cpcc Foundation Inc
SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT SUPPORT PRO
Charlotte, NC$535K2017
American Red Cross
DISASTER RELIEF
Charlotte, NC$500K2017
Crisis Assistance Ministry
CRISIS ASSISTANCE FOR RENT AND UTILI
Charlotte, NC$500K2022
American Red Cross
AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RELIEF
Charlotte, NC$500K2022
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS
Charlotte, NC$500K2022
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES, EDUCAT
Charlotte, NC$500K2023
American Red Cross
RESPONSE TO NATURAL AND PERSONAL DIS
Charlotte, NC$500K2023
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
SUPPORTING WOMENS AND REPRODUCTIVE H
Raleigh, NC$500K2024

Merancas Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$6.1M
2018$6.1M
2020$8.8M
2022$18.9M
2023$16.2M
2024$16.3M

How to apply for funding from Merancas Foundation Inc

From Merancas Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE AT WWW.MERANCAS.ORG FOR DETAILS ON SUBMISSION DEADLINES.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at merancas.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Merancas Foundation Inc

Does Merancas Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Merancas Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Merancas Foundation Inc fund?
Merancas Foundation Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Central Piedmont Community College, Central Piedmont Community College, Central Piedmont Community College. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Merancas Foundation Inc give in grants?
Merancas Foundation Inc reported $8.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $72.4M over 895 grants.
Where is Merancas Foundation Inc located?
Merancas Foundation Inc is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 561677733.
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About this profile. This page is built from Merancas Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Merancas Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.