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Russ And Helen Meyer Charitable Trust is a private trust based in WICHITA, KS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Russell W Meyer Jr. It holds total assets of $528K. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. 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 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Kansas. According to available records, Russ And Helen Meyer Charitable Trust has made 103 grants totaling $852K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $106K in 2020 to $605K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $153K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 47 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Kansas, Oklahoma, California, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 24 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.
Russ And Helen Meyer Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 103 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KS, OK, CA.
Russ And Helen Meyer Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $852K across 103 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $153K.
Russ And Helen Meyer Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Russ And Helen Meyer Charitable Trust is headquartered in WICHITA, KS. While based in KS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Meyer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Russ Meyer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$351K
Total Assets
$411K
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$411K
Grants Paid
$343K
Contributions
$306K
Net Investment Income
$426K
Distribution Amount
$81K
Total: $324K
Total Grants
103
Total Giving
$852K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
47
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Of The PlainsFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wichita, KS | $153K | 2022 |
| Schwab Charitable FundFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Tulsa, OK | $20K | 2022 |
| Arnold Palmer Education FundFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Palm Desert, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Wichita Collegiate SchoolFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wichita, KS | $10K | 2022 |
| Wichita SymphonyFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wichita, KS | $10K | 2022 |
| Butler Community College FoundationFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | El Dorado, KS | $10K | 2022 |
| League 42FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wichita, KS | $10K | 2022 |
| Wichita Family Crisis CenterFUTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wichita, KS | $10K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wichita, KS | $10K | 2022 |
| Cerebral Palsy Research FoundationFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wichita, KS | $8K | 2022 |
| Giving The Basics WichitaFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wichita, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| The Lord'S DinerFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wichita, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| Top Early Learning CentersFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wichita, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| Co-Immunity FoundationFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wichita, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| Ku EndowmentFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wichita, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| Sedgwick County ZooFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wichita, KS | $3K | 2022 |
| We Treat Kids RightFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPSOE | Wichita, KS | $3K | 2022 |
| Victory In The ValleyFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wichita, KS | $2K | 2022 |
| Williams CollegeFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Willamstown, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| BotanicaFUTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wichita, KS | $2K | 2022 |
| Skidmore CollegeFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Saratoga Springs, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Duke UniversityFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Durham, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Wake Forest UniversityFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Winstonsalem, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Radio KansasFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Hutchinson, KS | $1K | 2022 |
| Wsu Music AssociatesFURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wcihita, KS | $1K | 2022 |