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Meyer Family Charitable Trust is a private trust based in DARIEN, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is David Meyer. It holds total assets of $15.3M. Annual income is reported at $5.4M. Total assets have grown from $300K in 2013 to $4.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and New York. According to available records, Meyer Family Charitable Trust has made 44 grants totaling $554K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $353K in 2022 to $202K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $70K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, Illinois, Tennessee, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Meyer Family Charitable Trust reported 44 individual grants totaling $554,250 between 2022 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $1,000 and $15,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $70,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $205,368 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in CT (25 of 44), followed by NY (8) and TN (3). In total the foundation's grantees span 6 states. Of its 18 distinct grantees, 83 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Greens Farms Academy ($210,000), Trustees Of Princeton University ($20,000) and Wiks - Usa ($15,000).
Computed from 44 individual grant records (2022–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 6 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$35K
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.
Meyer Family Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 44 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, IL, TN.
Meyer Family Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $554K across 44 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $70K.
Meyer Family Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Meyer Family Charitable Trust is headquartered in DARIEN, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Meyer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$205K
Total Assets
$4.6M
Fair Market Value
$5.4M
Net Worth
$4.6M
Grants Paid
$202K
Contributions
$2.3M
Net Investment Income
$34K
Distribution Amount
$160K
Total: $3.8M
Total Grants
44
Total Giving
$554K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NorthwesternGENERAL DONATION | Evanston, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| One AcreGENERAL DONATION | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Greens Farms AcademyGENERAL DONATION | Green Farms, CT | $70K | 2023 |
| Person To PersonGENERAL DONATION | Darien, CT | $35K | 2023 |
| NpcGENERAL DONATION | Millington, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| Norwalk Grassroots TennisGENERAL DONATION | Norwalk, CT | $6K | 2023 |
| Wiks - UsaGENERAL DONATION | New Haven, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| World VisionGENERAL DONATION | Federal Way, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Stayin' AliveGENERAL DONATION | Armonk, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| The Depot - Darien Youth CenterGENERAL DONATION | Darien, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| St Gregory'S School Of BoysGENERAL DONATION | Loudonville, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| The Mathew Homestead FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Darien, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Darien Ems Post 53GENERAL DONATION | Darien, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| Fiver Children'S FoundationGENERAL DONATION | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Princeton UniversityGENERAL DONATION | Princeton, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| The Mather Homestead FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Darien, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Stamford HospitalGENERAL DONATION | Stamford, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Noroton Heights Fire DepartmentGENERAL DONATION | Darien, CT | $250 | 2022 |