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EIN 47-1603664

Merona Leadership Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Encino
State
California
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
Description
The Merona Leadership Foundation operates the Impact Forum, a philanthropic network in Los Angeles that supports nonprofits strengthening the U.S.-Israel alliance through joint and individual efforts, empowering exceptional work.
Total revenues
$3,187,345
2023
Total expenses
$1,731,266
2023
Total assets
$2,468,583
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Merona Leadership Foundation

MERONA Leadership Foundations mission is to support pro-Israel activists of all backgrounds, on campuses and beyond, by providing programming, professional guidance and funding for pro-Israel initiatives while collaborating with pro-Israel non-profits and engaging pro-Israel community leaders.One of the initiatives that Merona is supporting is the Impact Forum, a network of philanthropists who learn, support, and empower nonprofits that do exceptional work to fight antisemitism, and strengthen the U.S. Israel Alliance.In addition, through cutting edge technology, Merona aspires to bring scenes from Israel to life to anyone around the world who wants to explore the land of the Bible without having to fly across the globe through the Virtually Israel Experience.

Grants made by Merona Leadership Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Central Fund of IsraelGeneral Support$190,545
FJC - A Foundation of Philanthropic FundsGeneral Support$164,500
Zachor Legal InstituteGeneral Support$102,280
...and 4 more grants made

Who funds Merona Leadership Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Impact Forum FoundationGeneral Support$305,675
Jewish Community Foundation of Los AngelesGeneral Support$272,000
Donors TrustFor General Operations$125,000
...and 27 more grants received totalling $1,535,480

Financials for Merona Leadership Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,173,532
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$13,813
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,187,345

Organizations like Merona Leadership Foundation

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The Netherland-America Foundation (NAF)New York, NY$4,038,668
Japan ICU FoundationNew York, NY$1,590,509
American Friends of the Alexander von HumboldtWashington, DC$1,254,363
Birthright ArmeniaTinton Falls, NJ$1,163,300
American Swiss FoundationNew York, NY$1,041,668
Birthright IsraelNew York, NY$7,392,482
Emunah of AmericaNew York, NY$3,618,408
Kuwait-America FoundationWashington, DC$2,274,338
Data update history
May 29, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Levin Family Charitable Foundation
March 22, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $272,000 from Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles
January 18, 2025
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $305,675 from Impact Forum Foundation
January 10, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 6, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsInternational-focused organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationForeign affairs
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousProvides grantsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
15910 Ventura Blvd 700
Encino, CA 91436
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
merona-foundation.org/ 
Phone
(818) 995-7965
IRS details
EIN
47-1603664
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0212023
FTB Entity ID
3701122
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-02
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