Meriama Fund
- Assets
- $900.0k
- Revenue
- $324.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 05/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 81-5318709
Organization Overview
Meriama Fund is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Meriama Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Meriama Fund generated $324.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $289.0k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Meriama Fund has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $275,970. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE LITERACY, CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES, THE MOVEMENT ARTS, AND TO OPEN DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. IN LIGHT OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, MERIAMA FUND HAS ADDED A FOCUS AREA FOR CRISIS RELIEF AND SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE HAVE A VISION THAT WILL EVOLVE AS MERIAMA FUND GROWS, AND THAT IS TO HELP WOMEN AND GIRLS FIND THEIR WINGS. OUR FIRST EMPHASIS HERE WILL BE ON FINANCIAL LITERACY AS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR SELF-DETERMINATION AND EMPOWERMENT.WE SUPPORT PUBLIC LIBRARIES, THOSE INVALUABLE SOURCES OF FREEDOM AND DEEP KNOWLEDGE. WE ALSO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE WAYS TO TEACH AND ENCOURAGE THE KIND OF CREATIVE, COMPELLING WRITING THAT CAN GIVE WINGS TO FEELINGS AND NEW IDEAS.FROM OUR OWN COMMUNITIES TO THE HIMALAYA, WE SUPPORT PROTECTING WILD PLACES AND THE CREATURES THAT INHABIT THEM. WILD PLACES NOURISH THE SOUL, AND WILD CREATURES REMIND US THAT WE ARE ALL INTERCONNECTED AND HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO BE GOOD STEWARDS
OF OUR PLANET.WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF ART TO CHANGE LIVES, AND SUPPORT MOVEMENT ARTS THAT EMPOWER AND INVITE EMPATHY FOR THE EXPERIENCES OF OTHERS AND CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY AND DIVERSITY OF THE WORLD AROUND US.OUR LENS FOR THIS: DANCE AND MARTIAL ARTS. WE ARE DRAWN TO DANCE THAT SERVES AS A REMINDER OF THE GOODNESS, POWER AND COMPASSION IN OURSELVES AND IN OTHERS, AND BOLSTERS A RESILIENT HOPE FOR HUMANITY.MARTIAL ARTS FOR WOMEN OFFERS A PATH TO DEVELOPING AND RECOGNIZING THEIR STRENGTH,
COURAGE, AND THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THEY ARE WORTH DEFENDING AND THAT THEY CAN ALSO DEFEND THOSE WHO ARE MOST VULNERABLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erica Stone Chair/president | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rosalinda Garciacano III CFO | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jennifer Allen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tom Hayes Asst Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $324,505 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $324,505 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $46 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $324,551 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $275,283 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,215 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $25 |
| Information technology | $524 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $289,047 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $500,049 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $400,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $900,049 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $900,049 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $900,049 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Meriama Fund has awarded $21,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UC SAN FRANCISCO PURPOSE: Program Support | $11,000 |
SARAH BUSH DANCE PROJECT PURPOSE: Program Support | $10,000 |