Mer Foundation Inc

EIN 82-2429004 · NC · NTEE T12

Invitation only Typical grant ~$6.5K Funds in NC, IL, NY
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Mer Foundation Inc based in NC paid 4 grants totaling $41.3K to 4 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.3K to $26K, with a median of $6.5K. Its largest recipients included ROC CHARLOTTE, CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND SOUTHERN R, and DONOR'S CHOOSE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$297,745
Giving (latest yr)
$41,250
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$6.5K
Recipients
4
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Roc Charlotte$26,000
  • Children's Defense Fund Southern R$8,250
  • Donor's Choose$4,696
  • Wfae$2,304

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$28,304 · 2 grants
  • Illinois$8,250 · 1 grant
  • New York$4,696 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (4)

Roc Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
General Fund
$26,000
Children's Defense Fund Southern R
Chicago, IL
General Fund
$8,250
Donor's Choose
New York, NY
General Fund
$4,696
Wfae
Charlotte, NC
General Fund
$2,304

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Mer Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Mer Foundation Inc reported 4 itemized grants totaling $41.3K. Individual grants ranged from $2.3K to $26K (median $6.5K).

Recent recipients include ROC CHARLOTTE, CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND SOUTHERN R, DONOR'S CHOOSE, among 4 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Mer Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Mer Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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