Merage Foundations | Innovative Venture Philanthropy

Merage Mini Heroes

The David & Laura Merage Foundation created the Merage Mini Heroes program to bring some joy to young children of the dedicated and courageous healthcare professionals who are putting in long hours away from their families.

CareForAllChildren

CareForAllChildren recently partnered with Home of the Harveys, a modern American family that shares their journey through life with the online world. Day and Matt recently had daughter Pria join their family and realized the new array of responsibilities that arise when you have a child.

Black Cube Artist Relief Award

The Denver Post featured Black Cube’s effort to support Colorado artists impacted by COVID-19 by awarding 10 exceptional videos by Colorado-based artists.

ELV Cares Campaign

During a time when it’s easy to focus on the negative, Early Learning Ventures (ELV) has launched a social media campaign that shares “feel good stories” from within the early childhood community.

Equitas Joins Mental Health Colorado

On April 16th, 2020, The Equitas Project became a part of Mental Health Colorado to jointly work on mental health and criminal justice reform. Equitas’s focus on criminal justice and mental health fits perfectly with Mental Health Colorado’s mission of creating healthier minds across the lifespan.

CareForAllChildren believes that every child deserves access to high quality and affordable child care. It's time politicians cared as much as parents do. Things have to change and you have the power to do it!

Early Learning Ventures, is a groundbreaking endeavor engaging the public, private, and philanthropic sectors to address the operational challenges facing early care and education.

Merage Foundation Israel envisions a prosperous and cohesive Israeli society that is committed to the well-being of all its citizens. We believe in community building, leadership development, and above all, the power of empowerment.

Black Cube is a nomadic art museum that nurtures the self-sufficiency of artists and inspires people to discover and appreciate contemporary art beyond traditional white museum and gallery walls.

Venture Philanthropy Safeguards Sustainability

Jan 22 2021

Last month, David and Laura had the honor to share their unique approach to social impact with Inside Philanthropy. Author Ade Adeniji shared the history of generational giving which helped formed a strong foundation for David and Laura’s attitude toward their role in society. A role they see as truly making a sustainable difference for […]

Jan 13 2021

The Denver Post recognized Black Cube‘s unique nomadic approach to contemporary art as the nonprofit celebrates its’ five-year anniversary. Author Ray Mark Rinaldi highlighted the due to Black Cube’s ability to be nimble without the confines of gallery walls, the organization is able to bring ambitious artworks to new, sometimes odd locations, encouraging the public […]