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Edward And Norma Jean Meer Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in OAK PARK, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. The principal officer is Jeffrey A Meer. It holds total assets of $4.6M. Annual income is reported at $831K. Total assets have decreased from $6.9M in 2021 to $5.3M 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 2021 to 2023. According to available records, Edward And Norma Jean Meer Charitable Foundation has made 353 grants totaling $3.6M, with a median grant of $680. The foundation has distributed between $852K and $1.8M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.8M distributed across 182 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $330K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 165 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, New York, New Jersey, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Edward And Norma Jean Meer Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 353 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, NY, NJ.
Edward And Norma Jean Meer Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $3.6M across 353 grants. The median grant size is $680, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $330K.
Edward And Norma Jean Meer Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Edward And Norma Jean Meer Charitable Foundation is headquartered in OAK PARK, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey A Meer | PRES/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Phyllis A Meer | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$911K
Total Assets
$5.3M
Fair Market Value
$5.8M
Net Worth
$5.3M
Grants Paid
$891K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$114K
Distribution Amount
$275K
Total: $5.2M
Total Grants
353
Total Giving
$3.6M
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$680
Unique Recipients
165
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Heritage FoundationGENERAL USE | Oak Park, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Woodward Avenue ShulGENERAL USE | Royal Oak, MI | $330K | 2023 |
| Bais Refeol FoundationGENERAL USE | Southfield, MI | $215K | 2023 |
| Yeshiva GedolaGENERAL USE | Oak Park, MI | $47K | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Beth YehudahGENERAL USE | Southfield, MI | $46K | 2023 |
| Lubavitch ChederGENERAL USE. | Oak Park, MI | $40K | 2023 |
| Keren L TorahGENERAL USE | Lakewood, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| Matan B'Seter DetroitGENERAL USE | Southfield, MI | $19K | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth TefiloGENERAL USE | Ferndale, MI | $19K | 2023 |
| Tzedkah Enhancement ProjectGENERAL USE | Oak Park, MI | $18K | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Darchei TorahGENERAL USE | Southfield, MI | $18K | 2023 |
| Pittsburg MestivaGENERAL USE. | Pittsburg, PA | $16K | 2023 |
| Hillel Academy Of DenverGENERAL USE | Denver, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Cheder LubavitchGENERAL USE | Oak Park, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Sara Tugman Bais Chabad Torah CenterGENERAL USE. | West Bloomfield, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Kollel Institute Of Greater DetroitGENERAL USE | Oak Park, MI | $6K | 2023 |
| Hebrew Benevolent ChapelGENERAL USE. | Oak Park, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Adl Hatorah DetroitGENERAL USE | Oak Park, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Bais ChabadGENERAL USE | West Bloomfield, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Hatzalah Of MichiganGENERAL USE | Southfield, MI | $4K | 2023 |
| Congregation Emunas YisroelGENERAL USE. | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Yeka GirlsGENERAL USE | Pasadena, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Yad EzraGENERAL USE | Berkley, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Torah Schools For IsraelGENERAL USE | Brooklyn New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Adat Shalom SynagogueGENERAL USE | Farmington Hills, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Ohr EliyahuGENERAL USE | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Baruch Feiga Li MarpheGENERAL USE | Brooklyn New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Mikvah IsraelGENERAL USE | Oak Park, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Matan B'Seter OutrootGENERAL USE | Southfield, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| RccsGENERAL USE. | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Arachim AmericaGENERAL USE | Brooklyn New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Council Of The Orthodox RabbisGENERAL USE | Southfield, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServicesGENERAL USE | West Bloomfield, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| The Ha CeGENERAL USE | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| RegeshGENERAL USE. | Lakewood, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Mesivta Beth ShragaGENERAL USE. | Monsey, NY | $900 | 2023 |
| WolGENERAL USE | Southfield, MI | $865 | 2023 |
| YigdalGENERAL USE | Oak Park, MI | $750 | 2023 |
| Beth Medrash GovohaGENERAL USE | Lakewood, NJ | $430 | 2023 |
| Bikur Chollim Of DetroitGENERAL USE | Monsey, NY | $360 | 2023 |
| Friends Of Ponevez Rotay AvothGENERAL USE | New York, NY | $360 | 2023 |
| JarcGENERAL USE | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $360 | 2023 |
| Shalsheles Bais YaakovGENERAL USE | Brooklyn New York, NY | $360 | 2023 |
| Shinun V ChazaraGENERAL USE. | Oak Park, MI | $360 | 2023 |
| ShuvuGENERAL USE | Brooklyn New York, NY | $360 | 2023 |
| Ponevez YeshivaGENERAL USE. | New York, NY | $360 | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Charity FundGENERAL USE. | Oak Park, MI | $360 | 2023 |
| TepGENERAL USE | Bronx, NY | $360 | 2023 |
| Mosdos Chasidei SquareGENERAL USE | Brooklyn New York, NY | $360 | 2023 |
| Tzidkath Josef NaphtaliGENERAL USE | Brooklyn New York, NY | $360 | 2023 |