The Mericos Foundation
South Pasadena, California · EIN 953500491 · Private foundation
The Mericos Foundation is a private foundation based in South Pasadena, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.8M in grants paid and $50.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 476 individual grants from this funder — $14.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Mericos Foundation funds
The Mericos Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | Santa Barbara, CA | $400K | 2023 |
| Stanford School of Engineering Graduate Student Fellowship AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Stanford, CA | $225K | 2017 |
| United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County CAMP WHITTIER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ($400K OVER 2 YEARS) | Santa Barbara, CA | $200K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Mericos Foundation
The Mericos Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Mericos Foundation
- Does The Mericos Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Mericos Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Mericos Foundation fund?
- The Mericos Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County, Stanford School of Engineering. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Mericos Foundation give in grants?
- The Mericos Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.5M over 476 grants.
- Where is The Mericos Foundation located?
- The Mericos Foundation is based in South Pasadena, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 953500491.
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