The Merali Foundation
Invitation OnlyRapid City, South Dakota · EIN 26-0875013 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $14,300.
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
100% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citizens Foundation | Houston, TX | Finance education for women in developing coutries | $354,400 |
| Foundation to Support Education | Hamel, MN | Finance education for women in developing coutries | $14,300 |
| The Nagourney Institute | Long Beach, CA | Cancer research and treatement center | $10,000 |
| The Deepak Chopra Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Finance education for women in developing coutries | $8,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $396,700 | 5 |
| 2024 | $396,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $298,305 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622409349100002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0875013
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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