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Merced foundations

There are 46 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Merced metro area. Combined, these Merced metro foundations employ 39 people, earn more than $9 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $13 million.
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Types of foundations in Merced

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
37
 
$1,928,412
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
6
 
$945,678
Community foundations
 
4
 
$332,274
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
1
 
$190,966
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Job trends for Merced foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
19
1-10
 
3
11-25
 
0
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Merced

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
18
$250k to $1M
 
4
$1M to $5M
 
0
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Merced

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United Way of Merced County

United Way Merced fights for health, education, and financial stability of residents, offering interpreting services and COVID-19 relief programs.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
34
EIN
94-2633265
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Smileyriley Scholarship Foundation

Smileyriley Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Merced, CA that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-2142300
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Young Patriot Challenge

Young Patriot Challenge is a private foundation in Atwater, CA that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-3236660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Merced County Law Enforcement Lions

Merced County Law Enforcement Lions is a private foundation in Merced, CA that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-1505049
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund

Yosemite Lodge #99 Scholarship Fund funds scholarships and made 14 grants last year. It is a private foundation located in Merced, CA.
Revenue
$35.7k
Assets
$88.9k
Employees
0
EIN
77-6082827
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frances Saunders Foundation

Frances Saunders Foundation is a private foundation in Merced, CA that primarily funds pro-life and religious education/training for the poor and needy.
Revenue
$60.3k
Assets
$486.9k
Employees
0
EIN
45-2718331
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Merced Disabled Veteran Family Village

Merced Disabled Veteran Family Village is a private foundation in Merced, CA that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-0784783
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Merced County Nut Festival

Merced County Nut Festival is a private foundation in Merced, CA that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-0500263
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Hatedust Project

The HateDust Project funds education and services for children and veterans by selling unique goods, donating over $2,500,000 to various charities.
Revenue
$191.0k
Assets
$90.1k
Employees
1
EIN
47-1084811
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carlos Vieira Foundation

To provide charitable giving to local and nationwide non-profit organizations in addition to educational programs and events for at-risk youths.
Revenue
$207.2k
Assets
$69.1k
Employees
2
EIN
27-1809919
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Merced County

Community Foundation of Merced County ensures a permanent source of charitable funds in Merced County through its programs.
Revenue
$332.3k
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
2
EIN
86-1151358
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Faustos Boxing

Faustos Boxing is a private foundation in Merced, CA that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-4901788
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jacob Merlin Foundation

Jacob Merlin Foundation is a community foundation in Livingston, CA that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-2745282
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mercy Chicks on A Mission

Mercy Chicks on A Mission is a private foundation in Merced, CA that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-5168063
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elks Park Scholarship and Charity Fund

The Elks Park Scholarship and Charity Fund is a Merced-based private foundation that funds donations and invests in scholarships.
Revenue
$197.0k
Assets
$806.6k
Employees
0
EIN
77-0394154
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Be U

Be U is a private foundation in Merced, CA whose mission is: Be U is a nonprofit private foundation located in Merced, CA, supported by Priyanka and Sumesh Jain.
Revenue
$250.0k
Assets
$250.0k
Employees
0
EIN
61-2158213
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thondapu Family Foundation

Thondapu Family Foundation is a private foundation in Merced, CA, which was founded in 2002 and most recently had $23 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$23
Assets
$25.0k
Employees
0
EIN
41-2063075
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Valley Initiative for Affordable Housing

Valley Initiative for Affordable Housing is a private foundation nonprofit located in Merced, CA. Its purpose is to assist with lease-up for low income apartment complexes in several California cities by offering management fees.
Revenue
$87.7k
Assets
$554.1k
Employees
0
EIN
51-0487297
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Merced Irrigation District Charitable Foundation

Merced Irrigation District Charitable Foundation is a community foundation in Merced, CA that was founded in 1998.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
77-0446852
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hattie Givens Testamentary Trust

Private foundation that funds operating costs, youth programs, scholarships, rent, purchase books and hardship. Made 17 grants last year.
Revenue
$155.1k
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
0
EIN
94-6430302
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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