Impact
The David & Laura Merage Foundation uses a tenacious, hands-on approach to philanthropy, providing social impact initiatives with the time, financial investment, and business acumen to tackle society’s most complex issues with sustainable solutions.
“Often people think that someone imagines something, then they put money towards it, and it happens. First, you have to have the vision, then you have to have perseverance. Our work embodies a true commitment to impact.” – Laura Merage
Elevating Parent Voices
The CareForAllChildren campaign successfully secured more than 15,000 signatures on a petition urging candidates to boost the public investment in our nation’s childcare systems and parental cost relief.
I joined the CFAC movement because the lack of affordable childcare deeply impacted my family's budget. Sadly, I know a lot of Moms who have given up their careers because they can't afford care. Knowing there’s an organization out there fighting to fix this issue, gives me hope.
- CFAC Parent
curatorial support for over 80 artists
Black Cube has successfully provided personalized curatorial support to more than 80 artists, helping them procure unique locations to showcase their site-relational artworks, and drastically moving the needle on their artistic careers.
I can’t explain the feeling I have inside of fulfilling something I have been thinking about for years and years. To see the concept laid out in text, models, and images is so gratifying. And to be flinging it out there into the cosmic frisbee golf course of hopes and dreams... I feel something. FOR REAL, thank you.
- Matt Barton, 2021 Artist Fellow
curatorial support for over 80 artists
Black Cube has successfully provided personalized curatorial support to more than 80 artists, helping them procure unique locations to showcase their site-relational artworks, and drastically moving the needle on their artistic careers.
Fees covered for childcare providers
Early Learning Ventures covered the total cost of 45,000 platform fees for over three months to ensure that providers were able to continue providing high quality care during uncertain times.
I was so scared about my [childcare] business, especially the children and families that I care so much about. Having ELV cover my fees during the hardest time honestly saved my business.
- ELV Childcare Provider
