Private Foundation · CA · Private Independent Foundations
The Merage Institute For The American Dream
Newport Beach, CA · EIN 680529693 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$7.6M
Total Giving
$505K
Grants on File
4
Average Grant
$126K
Giving Radius
Where The Merage Institute For The American Dream Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
No application guidelines on file — check the foundation's website directly.
On Unsolicited Proposals no
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Irvine, CA | $335K | 2022 |
| Laguna Beach, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Irvine, CA | $165K | 2023 |
| Irvine, CA | $4K | 2023 |
4 grants total
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10.3M | — | $2.8M | $2.4M |
| 2022 | $5.4M | — | $2.9M | $3.1M |
| 2021 | $4.5M | — | $3.1M | $3.4M |
| 2020 | $4.7M | — | $3.1M | $2.0M |
| 2019 | $4.0M | — | $2.3M | $2.5M |
| 2015 | $3.3M | — | $2.9M | $1.4M |
| 2014 | $1.7M | — | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| 2013 | $1.6M | — | $1.4M | $846K |
| 2012 | $943K | — | $847K | $1.0M |
| 2011 | $1.1M | — | $1.4M | $509K |
Section VII
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