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Albert And Janice Meister Family Foundation is a private trust based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. It holds total assets of $20.1M. Annual income is reported at $29.6M. Total assets have grown from $621K in 2014 to $18.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and California. According to available records, Albert And Janice Meister Family Foundation has made 28 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $65K. Annual giving has grown from $89K in 2020 to $770K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $789K distributed across 11 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $265K, with an average award of $81K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Illinois, District of Columbia, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100K
Median Grant
$260K
Average Grant
$208K
Largest Grant
$265K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Albert And Janice Meister Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 28 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IL, DC.
Albert And Janice Meister Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.3M across 28 grants. The median grant size is $65K, with an average of $81K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $265K.
Albert And Janice Meister Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Albert And Janice Meister Family Foundation is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Meister | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Meister | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$960K
Total Assets
$18.9M
Fair Market Value
$17.7M
Net Worth
$18.8M
Grants Paid
$770K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$462K
Distribution Amount
$849K
Total: $14.1M
Total Grants
28
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$81K
Median Grant
$65K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giffords Law Center To Prevent Gun ViolenceSUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS TO FIGHT GUN VIOLENCE | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Roger Baldwin FoundationSUPPORT PROTECTING THE LIBERTIES GUARANTEED BY THE US CONSTITUTION | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Philanthropic Ventures FoundationSUPPORT DESIGNATED FUND FOR OAKSTOP EFFECT PROGRAM | Oakland, CA | $80K | 2023 |
| Women'S Reproductive Rights Assistance ProjectSUPPORT WOMEN WHO ARE FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO PAY FOR SAFE, LEGAL ABORTIONS OR EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION | Santa Monica, CA | $80K | 2023 |
| Flight Path Dance FoundationSUPPORT TUITION-FREE YOUTH DANCE COMPANY AND CAREER PREPARATION PROGRAM FOR NYC DANCERS AGES 14-18 | New York, NY | $80K | 2023 |
| The New York Public LibrarySUPPORT ARTS PROGRAMMING | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Cityside Jounralism IntiativeSUPPORT DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY JOURNALISM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES | Berkeley, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| The University Of ChicagoSUPPORT CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY THEORY | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Nothwestern UniversitySUPPORT NEPHROLOGY RESEARCH | Evanston, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Freedom To Read FoundationSUPPORT FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND OF THE PRESS | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Wikimedia FoundationSUPPORT EMPOWERING PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD TO COLLECT AND DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE UNDER FREE LICENSE | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| Climate Emergency FundSUPPORT AWARENESS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADVOCACY FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY | Beverly Hills, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Santa CruzSUPPORT SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PHILANTHROPIES | Aptos, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeSUPPORT PEOPLE AFFECTED BY HUMANITARIAN CRISES TO RECOVER AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES | New York, NY | $33K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenSUPPORT PROVISIONING OF MEALS IN RESPONSE TO HUMANITARIAN, CLIMATE, AND COMMUNITY CRISES | Washington, DC | $33K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaSUPPORT PROVISIONING OF FOOD, WATER AND HEALTHCARE AROUND THE GLOBE | Hagerstown, MD | $33K | 2022 |
| Brady Center To Prevent Gun ViolenceSUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS TO FIGHT GUN VIOLENCE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Ubs Donor Advised FundDONOR ADVISED FUND | San Francisco, CA | $265K | 2021 |
| University Of ChicagoGENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | Chicago, IL | $260K | 2021 |
| The Roger Baldwin Foundation Of Aclu Of IllinoisGENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2021 |
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