Meehleis Sinclair Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Meehleis Sinclair Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lodi, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,600 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14,600
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $19,750 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $28,915 | 14 | $0 |
| 2024 | $19,750 | 8 | $0 |
| 2025 | $14,600 | 8 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Meehleis Sinclair Family Foundation 1303 E Lodi Avenue, Lodi, CA 95240 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 334-4637 |
| What to submit | Submit written request with financial need, brochure of organization, proposal stating use of funds and desired outcomes. |
| Deadlines | No deadline required |
| Restrictions | None - purpose is to support other irc section 501(c)(3) charitable, scientific, literary, educational, or religious organizations for general charitable purposes. |
What Meehleis Sinclair Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $12,600 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice of San Joaquin | General operations | $5,000 |
| Lodi Fire Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| St Judes Children Research Hospital | General operations | $2,000 |
| Various Qualified Charities 500 Eac | General operations | $1,500 |
| Kiwanis of Greater Lodi | General operations | $1,000 |
| Lodi Police Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Blue Angel of Hope | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Lodi High School Basketball | General operations | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheryl Sinclair
Questions people ask
Does Meehleis Sinclair Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline required.
How much does Meehleis Sinclair Family Foundation give?
$14,600 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Meehleis Sinclair Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cheryl Sinclair (Trustee).
What does Meehleis Sinclair Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.