Merancas Foundation Inc
EIN 561677733Total Given 2016–2024
$137.0M
1,246 grants · $15.2M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$50K
typical mid grants · $30K–$100K
grant size
80%
deep partner · 210/261 multi-year
repeat
$327.3M
Assets (2024)
261
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ANTHONY A MERMANS
Phone
(980) 237-1386
Deadlines
PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE AT WWW.MERANCAS.ORG FOR DETAILS ON SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED ONLINE AT WWW.MERANCAS.ORG. PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS ABOUT REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DEADLINES.
Restrictions
NO SUPPORT FOR ARTS, POLITICAL OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES. NO GRANTS TO INDIVIUALS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $7.4M | $37.4M | $3.7M | 132 |
| 2017 | $7.9M | $52.3M | $9.3M | 128 |
| 2018 | $7.3M | $52.3M | $9.2M | 124 |
| 2020 | $12.6M | $147.3M | $13.0M | 147 |
| 2021 | $28.7M | $426.7M | $364.7M | 145 |
| 2022 | $30.6M | $206.4M | $-6.5M | 210 |
| 2023 | $24.1M | $261.7M | $14.8M | 182 |
| 2024 | $18.4M | $327.3M | $19.8M | 178 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 1246 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$30K
Median
$50K
Average
$110K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$8.1M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
AM
Anthony a Mermans
8+ yrs
President &
Leadership
JM
Jennifer E Mermans
8+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
CM
Cornelis a M Mermans
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
BM
Bryan K Mermans
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SV
Samuel Vezenegho
Director
RM
Robin M Mermans
4 yrs
Director
NV
Nicole Vezenegho
Director
RM
Robin B Mermans
8+ yrs
Director
JM
Johanna K Mermans
7 yrs
Assistant Secreta
AM
Anthony a Mermans
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
CM
Cornelis a M Mermans
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JM
Jennifer E Mermans
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
RM
Robin M Mermans
4 yrs
Director
NM
Nicole a Mermans
7 yrs
Director
RM
Robin B Mermans
8+ yrs
Director
BM
Bryan K Mermans
8+ yrs
Director
JM
Johanna K Mermans
7 yrs
Assistant Secreta
AM
Anthony a Mermans
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
CM
Cornelis a M Mermans
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JM
Jennifer E Mermans
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
BM
Bryan K Mermans
8+ yrs
Director
RM
Robin B Mermans
8+ yrs
Director
NM
Nicole a Mermans
7 yrs
Director
RM
Robin M Mermans
4 yrs
Director
JM
Johanna K Mermans
7 yrs
Assistant Secreta
AM
Anthony a Mermans
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
CM
Cornelis a M Mermans
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JM
Jennifer E Mermans
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
BM
Bryan K Mermans
8+ yrs
Director
RM
Robin B Mermans
8+ yrs
Director
NM
Nicole a Mermans
7 yrs
Director
RM
Robin M Mermans
4 yrs
Director
JM
Johanna K Mermans
7 yrs
Assistant Secreta
AM
Anthony a Mermans
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
CM
Cornelis a M Mermans
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JM
Jennifer E Mermans
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
RP
Robin M Perrigo
4 yrs
Director
NM
Nicole a Mermans
7 yrs
Director
RM
Robin B Mermans
8+ yrs
Director
BM
Bryan K Mermans
8+ yrs
Director
JM
Johanna K Mermans
7 yrs
Assistant Secreta
AM
Anthony a Mermans
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
CM
Cornelis a M Mermans
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JM
Jennifer E Mermans
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
RP
Robin M Perrigo
4 yrs
Director
NM
Nicole a Mermans
7 yrs
Director
RM
Robin B Mermans
8+ yrs
Director
BM
Bryan K Mermans
8+ yrs
Director
JM
Johanna K Mermans
7 yrs
Assistant Secreta
AM
Anthony a Mermans
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
CM
Cornelis a M Mermans
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JM
Jennifer E Mermans
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
RP
Robin M Perrigo
4 yrs
Director
NM
Nicole a Mermans
7 yrs
Director
RM
Robin B Mermans
8+ yrs
Director
BM
Bryan K Mermans
8+ yrs
Director
JM
Johanna K Mermans
7 yrs
Assistant Secreta
AM
Anthony a Mermans
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
CM
Cornelis a M Mermans
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JM
Jennifer E Mermans
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
RP
Robin M Perrigo
4 yrs
Director
NM
Nicole a Mermans
7 yrs
Director
RM
Robin B Mermans
8+ yrs
Director
BM
Bryan K Mermans
8+ yrs
Director
JM
Johanna J Mermans
Assistant Secreta
Grants Awarded (1,246 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | $8,100,000 | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT FOR | 2021 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | $6,050,000 | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT FOR | 2022 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | $4,000,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT FOR NEEDY | 2023 |
| Ywca | Charlotte, NC | $2,500,000 | AFFORDABLE HOUSING | 2020 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | $2,000,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOSTERING ECONOMIC INDE | 2021 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | $2,000,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOSTERING ECONOMIC INDE | 2022 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | $2,000,000 | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR COLLEGE ACCESS | 2023 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | $2,000,000 | SCHLOARSHIP FUNDS FOR COLLEGE TRADE | 2024 |
| Ywca Central Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | $1,875,000 | AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| Ywca Central Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | $1,750,000 | AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| Ywca Central Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | $1,250,000 | AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Charlotte, NC | $1,000,000 | COVID19 FUNDING SUPPLEMENT | 2020 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Charlot | Charlotte, NC | $1,000,000 | PROGRAMS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | Charlotte, NC | $1,000,000 | FAMILY SHELTER PURCHASE - HOUSING | 2021 |
| Charmeck Family Justice Center Inc | Charlotte, NC | $900,000 | ESTABLISHING DV SURVIVOR RESOURCE CE | 2021 |
| The Relatives Inc | Charlotte, NC | $750,000 | RESOURCE CENTER - YOUTH HOMELESSNESS | 2021 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Charlot | Charlotte, NC | $750,000 | PROGRAMS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING | 2022 |
| Ywca Central Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | $625,000 | AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| Ywca Central Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | $625,000 | AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING | 2022 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | $600,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOSTERING ECONOMIC INDE | 2020 |
| Charmeck Family Justice Center Inc | Charlotte, NC | $600,000 | ESTABLISHING DV SURVIVOR RESOURCE CE | 2022 |
| Cpcc Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | $600,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT SUPPORT PRO | 2018 |
| Cpcc | Charlotte, NC | $535,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT SUPPORT PRO | 2016 |
| Cpcc Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | $535,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT SUPPORT PRO | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | Charlotte, NC | $500,000 | DIASTER RELIEF | 2020 |