Jonathan Merage Foundation
Jonathan Merage Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Englewood, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.7M in total assets.
Jonathan Merage Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $32,663,338
- +52.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Jonathan Merage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 9 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Jonathan Merage Foundation gives
- Giving grew 45% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 60% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $360K (2021) to $700K (2022). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $690K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Donor Advised Fund. | $440,000 |
| Jewish Colorado Denver, CO | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Belev Echad New York, NY | General Operations | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,663,338 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $21,411,083 | $2,091,908 | $741,754 | $690,000 | 3 | $699,448 | $1,418,944 | $1,162,582 |
| 2022 | $20,060,689 | $11,006,562 | $723,565 | $700,000 | 2 | $707,770 | $1,423,317 | $690,577 |
| 2021 | $9,777,777 | $385,661 | $387,749 | $360,000 | 2 | — | $356,637 | $701,494 |
| 2020 | $9,779,772 | $4,607,011 | $547,934 | $475,000 | 2 | — | $458,610 | $484,730 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jonathan Merage Foundation is led by Laura Merage, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
The latest filing that lists officers: our copy of the 2024 filing lists none.
Laura Merage
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Merage
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Merage
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Merage Foundation
How large is Jonathan Merage Foundation?
Jonathan Merage Foundation reported $32.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Jonathan Merage Foundation operate?
Jonathan Merage Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is Jonathan Merage Foundation's EIN?
Jonathan Merage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0601705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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