The Paul & Elisabeth Merage
Newport Beach, California · EIN 680529692 · Private foundation
The Paul & Elisabeth Merage is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.0M in annual giving against $44.4M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 56 grants for The Paul & Elisabeth Merage. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Paul & Elisabeth Merage funds
The Paul & Elisabeth Merage's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, higher education.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Community Foundation GENERAL OPERATING | Irvine, CA | $1.7M | 2022 |
| UC Irvine Shaping the Future Campaign GENERAL OPERATIONS | Irvine, CA | $1.5M | 2019 |
| Orange County Community Foundation GENERAL OPERATING | Irvine, CA | $1.3M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Paul & Elisabeth Merage
The Paul & Elisabeth Merage'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 Paul & Elisabeth Merage
- Does The Paul & Elisabeth Merage accept grant applications?
- The Paul & Elisabeth Merage'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 Paul & Elisabeth Merage fund?
- The Paul & Elisabeth Merage's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Orange County Community Foundation, UC Irvine Shaping the Future Campaign. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Paul & Elisabeth Merage give in grants?
- The Paul & Elisabeth Merage reported $2.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.9M over 56 grants.
- Where is The Paul & Elisabeth Merage located?
- The Paul & Elisabeth Merage is based in Newport Beach, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 680529692.
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