The Louise Merage Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewport Beach, California · EIN 02-0657537 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$215K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$10,400
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $19,390.
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
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Community Foundation | Irvine, CA | General operations | $170,500 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Costa Mesa, CA | General operations | $19,390 |
| Pacific Symphony | Irvine, CA | General operations | $10,400 |
| Yampa Valley Community Foundation | Steamboat Springs, CO | General operations | $10,000 |
| M3nd Project | Orange, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $215,290 | 5 |
| 2023 | $203,879 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349108165
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0657537
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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