Meritage Cares Foundation
Invitation OnlyScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 46-5059067 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded70
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $22,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
84% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General & unrestricted | $300,000 |
| No Child Hungry | Apopka, FL | General & unrestricted | $250,275 |
| California Fire Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General & unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Springfield, MO | General & unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Building Talent Foundation | Washington, DC | General & unrestricted | $160,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill County | Kerrville, TX | General & unrestricted | $112,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Ferguson Charitable Foundation | Chicago, IL | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| She Built Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Phoenix, AZ | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| C4 Foundation | Coronado, CA | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| North Carolina A&t Real Estate Foundation | Greensboro, NC | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nawic Education Foundation | Austin, TX | General & unrestricted | $23,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | College Station, TX | General & unrestricted | $22,500 |
| University of Central Florida Foundation | Orlando, FL | General & unrestricted | $22,500 |
| Society of Women Engineers | Chicago, IL | General & unrestricted | $22,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | General & unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Hearthstone Builder Award Foundation | Calabasas, CA | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Eight Waves Corporation | Winter Garden, FL | General & unrestricted | $6,250 |
| Basca Inc | Orange Park, FL | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab | Denver, CO | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Homeaid Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Homeaid Orlando | Maitland, FL | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Homeaid Phoenix | Scottsdale, AZ | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Homeaid Sacramento | Roseville, CA | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nourish Up | Charlotte, NC | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sojourner Center | Phoenix, AZ | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Tampa | Tampa, FL | General & unrestricted | $3,750 |
| Moreau Catholic High School | Hayward, CA | General & unrestricted | $3,000 |
| A Place at the Table | Raleigh, NC | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches | Montgomery, AL | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Bountiful Community Food Pantry | Bountiful, UT | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of St Lucie County | Fort Pierce, FL | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Boysville Inc | Converse, TX | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Building Careers Foundation | Roseville, CA | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Clemson University Foundation | Clemson, SC | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Community Food Bank Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Dickerson Children's Advocacy Center | Lexington, SC | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Frank Town Open Hearts | Franklin, TN | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission of Tucson | Tucson, AZ | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Happy Wheels Inc | Lexington, SC | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Heroes for Children | Plano, TX | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Homeaid Colorado | Lakewood, CO | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Homeaid Georgia | Alpharetta, GA | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| House of Refuge | Mesa, AZ | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jessie Rees Foundation | Irvine, CA | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Junior Auxiliary Pascagoula-Moss Point | Pascagoula, MS | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Live Like Jake | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Vernon, CA | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Charleston, SC | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels & More Inc | Hendersonville, TN | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Meg's Smile Foundation Inc | Holly Springs, NC | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Minnie's Food Pantry | Plano, TX | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| My Sister's House | Sacramento, CA | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Orange County Fallen Fire Fighter Relief Fund | Tustin, CA | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Pendleton Place | Greenville, SC | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Roof Above Inc | Charlotte, NC | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 70 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,862,275 | 70 |
| 2024 | $1,206,300 | 62 |
| 2023 | $1,494,000 | 57 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641219349102209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-5059067
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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