Robert R Meyer Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert R Meyer Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 75 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$44.9 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 72 | $42.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 75 | $44.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Regions Bank 201 Milan Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35211 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 420-7753 |
| What to submit | Request application |
| Deadlines | Spring and fall deadlines |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) organizations |
What Robert R Meyer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 69 | $1.9 million |
| Texas | 1 | $125,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $45,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Alabama | General operating | $150,000 |
| Grace House Ministries | General operating | $125,000 |
| Birmingham Landmarks | General operating | $100,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama | General operating | $100,000 |
| Red Mountain Theatre Company | General operating | $75,000 |
| Freedom Rain Inc DBA Lovelady Center | General operating | $60,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | General operating | $50,000 |
| Terrific New Theatre | General operating | $50,000 |
| Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School | General operating | $50,000 |
| 16th Street Baptist Church | General operating | $50,000 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | General operating | $50,000 |
| Brother Bryan Mission | General operating | $40,000 |
| First Light Inc | General operating | $40,000 |
| I3 Academy | General operating | $40,000 |
| Oasis Counseling for Women and Children | General operating | $36,500 |
| Sight Savers America | General operating | $35,055 |
| Community Furniture Bank | General operating | $35,000 |
| The Wellhouse | General operating | $35,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama | General operating | $30,000 |
| State of Alabama Ballet Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| Camp Smile A Mile | General operating | $30,000 |
| Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama | General operating | $30,000 |
| Railroad Park Foundation | General operating | $30,000 |
| Jimmie Hale Mission | General operating | $28,794 |
| Women's Foundation of Alabama | General operating | $27,500 |
| Better Basics | General operating | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General operating | $25,000 |
| Rev Birmingham Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Mitchells Place Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Bell Center for Early Intervention Progr | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $25,000 |
| Coosa Riverkeeper | General operating | $25,000 |
| McWane Science Center | General operating | $25,000 |
| Pathways Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Childrens Fresh Air Farm | General operating | $25,000 |
| Portraits of Hope | General operating | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers of Central Alabama | General operating | $24,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Alabama | General operating | $20,000 |
| Cahaba River Society | General operating | $20,000 |
| Angel Flight Soars | General operating | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon L Blackburn
- Raymond J Harbert Jr
- Anna Manasco
- John Haley
- Regions Bank
Questions people ask
Does Robert R Meyer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Spring and fall deadlines.
How much does Robert R Meyer Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Robert R Meyer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sharon L Blackburn (Board of Directors), Raymond J Harbert Jr (Board of Directors), Anna Manasco (Board of Directors) and John Haley (Board of Directors) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Robert R Meyer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and arts and culture.