The Carol L Merlone Educational Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 84-3123464 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$737K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $13,332.
From the return
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
54% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship fund | $299,246 |
| Sigma Nu Alumni Scholarhship Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship fund | $164,640 |
| UC Regents | Oakland, CA | Scholarship fund | $74,999 |
| Karma Club Teens | San Rafael, CA | Scholarship fund | $62,500 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Scholarship fund | $13,332 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Scholarship fund | $8,333 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Pitzer College | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarshp fund | $5,000 |
| Harvey Mudd | Claremont, CA | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| University of Souther California | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Schloarship fund | $5,000 |
| UC San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship fund | $3,333 |
| UC Davis | Davis, CA | Scholarship fund | $3,333 |
| Trinity College | Hartford, CT | Schloarship fund | $2,195 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship fund | $533 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $737,444 | 24 |
| 2023 | $560,446 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103760
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3123464
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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