ABOUT US:

Mission Statement
The Merancas Foundation, Inc is making a difference one at a time by financially supporting nonprofit organizations close to home that prepare children to become productive adults and help adults in need become self-sufficient. 

Since its inception in 1989 the foundation has focused its giving to nonprofit organizations in the Charlotte, North Carolina region, home of the founders. To reflect the geographic expansion of the Board, as several family members have relocated outside of North Carolina, the foundation has expanded its giving to two additional geographic areas, namely Georgia and New Jersey. This will enable the foundation to broaden its reach while continuing to comply with its mission statement of supporting nonprofit organizations close to home.

It is the wish of the founders that no funds will be used to promote religion, politics or the arts. Therefore no grants will be made for these purposes. However, since we realize that notable charitable work is often done by religion based organizations, we will support their specific programs as long as they do not promote religion.

The Merancas Foundation, Inc. awards grants to qualified nonprofit organizations with specific identifiable needs in one or more of the following areas:
Social Services (Food, Shelter and Clothing)
Health and Welfare
Children’s Education
Vocational Training
English as Second Language
Disaster Relief

Grants are only made to non-profit, charitable organizations that are exempt under section 501 C (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
No grants will be made to individuals or for political or religious causes.

name: The Merancas Foundation, Inc.
in existance since: 1989
founding members: Johanna K. and Cornelis Mermans
type of foundation: family foundation, charitable giving
current member: 
    Cornelis Mermans (President)
    Johanna K. Mermans (Vice President)
    Jennifer Mermans (Secretary)
    Andy Mermans
    Bryan Mermans
    Robin Mermans
    Nicole Mermans
fields of interest: youth services; social services (food,shelter and clothing); health and welfare; children's education; vocational training; English as second language, disaster relief
geographic focus: North Carolina, Georgia, New Jersey
types of support: annual campaigns, capital campaigns.
limitations: no support for arts, political or religious organizations; no grants to individuals.
application requirements: A proposal/letter of request indicating how your goals allign with ours, indicating a need, amount of money requested, and how it will be used. Please include current financial statements, proof of 501(c)3 status and any other documentation that would be helpful in our assessment. Applications should be sent to closest office location.
Please note the following dates:
Application Due Dates: February / August
Board Meetings: March / September
Funding Distribution: April / October