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Sylvester Meister Foundation is a private corporation based in SANTA CRUZ, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Timothy Sylvester. It holds total assets of $6K. Annual income is reported at $9K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Sylvester Meister Foundation has made 21 grants totaling $38K, with a median grant of $500. The foundation has distributed between $11K and $14K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $11K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Nebraska. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$250
Average Grant
$731
Largest Grant
$13K
Based on 29 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.
Sylvester Meister Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NE.
Sylvester Meister Foundation has distributed a total of $38K across 21 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $11K.
Sylvester Meister Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (471399698) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Sylvester Meister Foundation is headquartered in SANTA CRUZ, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy J Sylvester | CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara A Meister | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Meister | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$16K
Total Assets
$29K
Fair Market Value
$29K
Net Worth
$29K
Grants Paid
$14K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$10K
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total: $13K
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$38K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Bay AquariumTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Monterey, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| X AcademyTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Santa Cruz, CA | $11K | 2023 |
| Kirby SchoolTo further exempt purpose | Santa Cruz, CA | $800 | 2023 |
| Diocese Of MontereyTo further exempt purpose | Monterey, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of MontereyTo Further Exempt Purpose | Seaside, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Holy Cross ChurchTo further exempt purpose | Santa Cruz, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Association Of Faith CommunitiesTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Santa Cruz, CA | $500 | 2021 |
| Center For Rural AffairsTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Lyons, NE | $500 | 2020 |
| Live Like Coco FoundationTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Aptos, CA | $500 | 2020 |
| Santa Cruz Ballet TheaterTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Soquel, CA | $500 | 2020 |
| Live Earth Farm DiscoveryTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Watsonville, CA | $500 | 2020 |
| Teen Kitchen ProjectTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Soquel, CA | $500 | 2020 |
| Life LabTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Santa Cruz, CA | $270 | 2020 |
| Monterey County Food BankTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Salinas, CA | $250 | 2020 |
| United Farm WorkersTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Salinas, CA | $250 | 2020 |
| Sienna HouseTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Santa Cruz, CA | $200 | 2020 |
| Resurrection Catholic ChurchTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | Aptos, CA | $100 | 2020 |
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