Louis R & Dorothy M Meister Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis R & Dorothy M Meister Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $169,850 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$169,850
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $234,830 the year before.
19% 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 | $227,815 | 35 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $234,830 | 33 | $7.1 million |
| 2025 | $169,850 | 27 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Louis R & Dorothy M Meister Foundation 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 Louis R & Dorothy M Meister Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 26 | $169,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $850 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arrupe Jesuit High School | General operating | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General operating | $15,000 |
| Seeds of Hope of Northern Colo | General operating | $10,000 |
| Integrated Family Community SE | General operating | $10,000 |
| Urban Peak Denver | General operating | $9,000 |
| Camp Chief Ouray-Ymca Rockies | General operating | $8,000 |
| A Woman's Place Inc | General operating | $8,000 |
| Camp Wapiyapi | General operating | $8,000 |
| Anchor Center for Blind Child | General operating | $7,000 |
| Nurse-Family Partnership | General operating | $7,000 |
| Teen Inc | General operating | $7,000 |
| National Sports Center Disable | General operating | $6,000 |
| Nourish Meals on Wheels | General operating | $6,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | General operating | $5,000 |
| National Jewish Health | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS | General operating | $5,000 |
| Step Denver | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Anthony Health Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Full Circle of Lake County | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hands of the Carpenter | General operating | $5,000 |
| New Legacy Charter School | General operating | $4,000 |
| Colorado Symphony Assoc | General operating | $3,000 |
| Rocky Mtn Repertory Theater | General operating | $2,000 |
| El Sistema Colorado | General operating | $2,000 |
| Denver Young Artist Orchestra | General operating | $2,000 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | General operating | $850 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith A Bertoli
- Robin A Wiley
- Patricia L Sumrall
Questions people ask
Does Louis R & Dorothy M Meister Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis R & Dorothy M Meister Foundation give?
$169,850 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Louis R & Dorothy M Meister Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Judith A Bertoli (President), Robin A Wiley (VP) and Patricia L Sumrall (Sec/Treas).
What does Louis R & Dorothy M Meister Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and education.