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Louis R And Dorothy M Meister Foundation is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Bennett Bertoli. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $581K. Total assets have decreased from $3.9M in 2011 to $2.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado. According to available records, Louis R And Dorothy M Meister Foundation has made 100 grants totaling $584K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $161K in 2021 to $228K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $795 to $15K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 50 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Colorado and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 32 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.
Louis R And Dorothy M Meister Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 100 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, DC.
Louis R And Dorothy M Meister Foundation has distributed a total of $584K across 100 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $795 to $15K.
Louis R And Dorothy M Meister Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Louis R And Dorothy M Meister Foundation is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith A Bertoli | PRESIDENT | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Robin A Wiley | VP | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Patricia L Sumrall | SEC/TREAS | $30K | $0 | $30K |
Total Giving
$335K
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
$6.4M
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
$228K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$305K
Distribution Amount
$323K
Total: $2.4M
Total Grants
100
Total Giving
$584K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
50
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Family CommunityGENERAL OPERATING | Englewood, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Arrupe Jesuit High SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of The RockiesGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Nurse-Family PartnershipGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $11K | 2023 |
| A Woman'S Place IncGENERAL OPERATING | Greeley, CO | $11K | 2023 |
| Teen IncGENERAL OPERATING | Nederland, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Nourish Meals On WheelsGENERAL OPERATING | Centennial, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Volunteers Of AmericaGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Seeds Of Hope Of NorthernGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Camp Chief Ouray-Ymca RockiesGENERAL OPERATING | Estes Park, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Urban Peak DenverGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $8K | 2023 |
| Anchor Center For Blind ChildrenGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $7K | 2023 |
| Craig Hospital FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Englewood, CO | $6K | 2023 |
| Project Angel HeartGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $6K | 2023 |
| Canine Companions For IndependGENERAL OPERATING | Colorado Springs, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity-Metro DenGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Metro CaringGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Camp WapiyapiGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| National Jewish HealthGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Full Circle Of Lake CountyGENERAL OPERATING | Leadville, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Step DenverGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| The Gathering PlaceGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| St Anthony Health FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Lakewood, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Colorado FoundaGENERAL OPERATING | Aurora, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| National Sports Center DisabledGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain PbsGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Denver Botanic GardensGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $4K | 2023 |
| High Mountain InstituteGENERAL OPERATING | Leadville, CO | $4K | 2023 |
| All Souls Catholic ChurchGENERAL OPERATING | Englewood, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Smiling Goat RanchGENERAL OPERATING | Carbondale, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Clothes To Kids Of Denver IncGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Salvation Army IntermountainGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| National Ski Patrol System IncGENERAL OPERATING | Lakewood, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Rocky Mtn Repertory TheaterGENERAL OPERATING | Grand Lake, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Exponent PhilanthropyGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $815 | 2023 |
| National Sports Center DisableGENERAL OPERATING | Denver, CO | $5K | 2022 |