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Meier Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WAUKESHA, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na. It holds total assets of $5.4M. Annual income is reported at $2M. 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 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and District of Columbia. According to available records, Meier Family Foundation has made 102 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $315K and $900K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $900K distributed across 55 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $250K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Georgia, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 18 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.
Meier Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 102 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, DC, GA.
Meier Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 102 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $250K.
Meier Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Meier Family Foundation is headquartered in WAUKESHA, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene Meier | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marshall Meier | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$385K
Total Assets
$5.4M
Fair Market Value
$6.5M
Net Worth
$5.4M
Grants Paid
$346K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$430K
Distribution Amount
$304K
Total: $5M
Total Grants
102
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant HouseGENERAL | Milwaukee, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| American Cancer SocietyGENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $25K | 2023 |
| No Kid Hungry By Share Our StrengthGENERAL | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Discovery World LtdGENERAL | Milwaukee, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| The Women'S CenterGENERAL | Waukesha, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Exchange Club Of Culver City Charitable FoundationSUPPORT PULPFICTION COMIC BOOK STORE | Culver City, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Women And Girls Fund Of Waukesha CountyGENERAL | Waukesha, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Mental Health America Of WisconsinGENERAL | Milwaukee, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Eastern State Penitentiary Historic SiteSARA JANE ELK FUND FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Horizon Home Care And HospiceKATHY HOSPICE | Milwaukee, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Maui Strong FundGENERAL | Honolulu, HI | $15K | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Art MuseumGENERAL | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Artworks For Greater MilwaukeeGENERAL | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| 4th Dimension SocietyGENERAL | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Food Pantry Of Waukesha CountyGENERAL | Waukesha, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Marcus Center For The Performing ArtsCOMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMMING | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Jdrf Wisconsin ChapterGENERAL | Menasha, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Oconomowoc Food PantryGENERAL | Oconomowoc, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Urban Ecology CenterGENERAL | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Waukesha County Community FoundationGENERAL | Waukesha, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| United Performing Arts FundGENERAL | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| World VisionGENERAL | Federal Way, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Mccallum TheatreGENERAL | Palm Desert, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers AssociationGENERAL | Milwaukee, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Public MuseumEXPANSION PROJECT | Milwaukee, WI | $50K | 2022 |
| Hunger Task ForceGENERAL | Milwaukee, WI | $25K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater Milwaukee And Waukesha CountyHELPING KIDS SUCCEED INITIATIVE | Milwaukee, WI | $20K | 2022 |
| Discovery WorldGENERAL | Milwaukee, WI | $20K | 2022 |
| National Park FoundationGENERAL | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer FoundationGENERAL | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Jdrf Southeastern Wisconsin ChapterGENERAL | Menasha, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Americares FoundationUKRAINE CRISIS | Stamford, CT | $10K | 2022 |
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