Albert and Janice Meister Family Foundat
Preselected recipients only
Albert and Janice Meister Family Foundat is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $845,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$845,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$19.2 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $770,000 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $770,000 | 13 | $17.7 million |
| 2024 | $845,500 | 15 | $19.2 million |
How to apply
Albert and Janice Meister Family Foundat says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Albert and Janice Meister Family Foundat funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $455,000 |
| New York | 4 | $190,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $150,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cityside Jounralism Intiative | Support delivering high quality journalism to underserved communities | $150,000 |
| Climate Emergency Fund | Support awareness of climate change and advocacy for sustainable energy | $100,000 |
| Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project | Support women who are financially unable to pay for safe, legal abortions or emergency contraception | $100,000 |
| Flight Path Dance Foundation | Support tuition-free youth dance company and career preparation program for nyc dancers ages 14-18 | $80,000 |
| Freedom to Read Foundation | Support freedom of speech and of the press | $75,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalism | Support press freedom and keeping journalists safe | $60,500 |
| Roger Baldwin Foundation | Support protecting the liberties guaranteed by the us constitution | $50,000 |
| 4PT0 Schools | Support program for high school students to create art portfolios | $50,000 |
| East Bay SPCA | Support medical care for animals being taken in | $35,000 |
| Electronic Fronteir Foundation | Support defense of civil liberties in the digital world | $35,000 |
| Block Club Chicago | Support nonprofit public journalism | $25,000 |
| City Report | Support nonprofit public journalism | $25,000 |
| Freedom of the Press Foundation | Support freedom of the press | $25,000 |
| Keep Oakland Beautiful | Support litter clean-up event in oakland and promotion of safe, inclusive public spaces | $25,000 |
| Creative Commons Corporation | Support a thriving commons of shared knowledge and culture | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn Meister
- Robert Meister
- Thomas Meister
Questions people ask
Does Albert and Janice Meister Family Foundat accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Albert and Janice Meister Family Foundat give?
$845,500 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Albert and Janice Meister Family Foundat?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathryn Meister (Trustee), Robert Meister (Trustee) and Thomas Meister (Trustee).
What does Albert and Janice Meister Family Foundat fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.