David and Laura Merage Foundation
Invitation OnlyEnglewood, Colorado · EIN 45-0493925 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | Donor Advised Fund | $2,790,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | Event sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Mizel Institute | Denver, CO | Event sponsorship | $10,000 |
| The Denver Center for the Performin | Denver, CO | Community engagement | $10,000 |
| Colorado Photographic Arts Center | Denver, CO | Event sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Wish for Wheels Inc | Denver, CO | Support children from under-resourced communities | $5,500 |
| Chabad of Pacific Palisades | Pacific Palisades, CA | Disaster relief | $5,000 |
| The Fund for a Healthier Colorado | Denver, CO | Event sponsorship | $2,500 |
| The Tikvah Fund | New York, NY | Event sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | Englewood, CO | Event sponsorship | $125 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($987,225). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,842,850 | 21 |
| 2023 | $3,324,750 | 27 |
| 2022 | $3,895,730 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631479349101023
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-0493925
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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