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Meadowview Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN RAFAEL, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Kim Bessolo. It holds total assets of $160.5M. Annual income is reported at $45.4M. Total assets have grown from $45.2M in 2011 to $160.5M in 2024. 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Meadowview Foundation has made 106 grants totaling $53M, with a median grant of $300K. Annual giving has grown from $12.5M in 2020 to $25M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $2.2M, with an average award of $500K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Maryland, New York, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Meadowview Foundation reported 106 individual grants totaling $53 million between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $300,000. Half of those grants fell between $100,000 and $642,500. Its largest single grant in the record was $2.2 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $13 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in CA, which received 81 of the 106 grants on record (76 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 11 states. Of its 41 distinct grantees, 76 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Uc Davis School Of Vet Medicine ($7.0 million), Marine Mammal Center ($6.3 million) and St Mary's College Of Ca ($4.3 million).
Computed from 106 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 11 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$300K
Average Grant
$447K
Largest Grant
$2M
Based on 28 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.
Meadowview Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 106 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MD, NY.
Meadowview Foundation has distributed a total of $53M across 106 grants. The median grant size is $300K, with an average of $500K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $2.2M.
Meadowview Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Meadowview Foundation is headquartered in SAN RAFAEL, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esther B Wiskemann Torres | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christine Y Wiskemann | VICE PRES., SECRETARY & DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kim W Bessolo | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$160.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$160.5M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
106
Total Giving
$53M
Average Grant
$500K
Median Grant
$300K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$500K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | North Hills, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Osteopathy'S Promise To ChildrenPLAGIOCEPHALY RESEARCH-PHASE II TOTAL STUDY BUDGET | San Diego, CA | $2.2M | 2022 |
| Marine Mammal CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Sausalito, CA | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Uc Davis School Of Vet MedicineCATS AND/OR ANIMALS THAT ARE VICTIMS OF FIRE | Davis, CA | $1.5M | 2022 |
| St Mary'S College Of CaLIBRARY CAPITAL FUND | Moraga, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| Wildcare (San Rafael)GENERAL SUPPORT | San Rafael, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| Oakland ZooGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $800K | 2022 |
| Pediatric Brain Tumor FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $500K | 2022 |
| Baker Institute For Children With Hearing LossFOR HEARING AIDS | Palo Alto, CA | $400K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL SUPPORT | Hagerstown, MD | $400K | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity East Baysilicon Valley200,000 FOR UKRAINE REFUGEES IN EUROPE, 200,000 FOR FLORIDA | Oakland, CA | $400K | 2022 |
| UscGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $400K | 2022 |
| Hearing Health FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $300K | 2022 |
| San Francisco And Marin Community Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| Children Of The NightGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $300K | 2022 |
| Uscf Benioff Children'S HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| Smile TrainGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| Redwins Horse Rescue And SanctuaryGENERAL SUPPORT | Paso Robles, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| Vets Helping HerosGENERAL SUPPORT | Bova Raton, FL | $100K | 2022 |
| Loyola Marymount UniversityLMU CAMPUS MINISTRY: PHASE I SEARCH RETREAT PROGRAM; MAGIS 2023 PROGRAM/ | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Oakland High School Music ClubGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Pegasus Voyages IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Albany, CA | $70K | 2022 |
| National Search Dog FoundationSPONSOR 2 DOGS; THE REST IS UNRESTRICTED | Santa Paula, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Youth Arts CollectiveGENERAL SUPPORT | Monterey, CA | $50K | 2022 |
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