Myers Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Myers Family Foundation is a private foundation in Gridley, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $97,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$97,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $130,500 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $101,500 | 12 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $130,500 | 13 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $97,000 | 13 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Myers Family 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 Myers Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $97,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Discovery Museum | Donation | $30,000 |
| 1st United Methodist Church Lexington | Donation | $25,000 |
| Illinois State Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Community Health Care Clinic | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Baby Fold | Donation | $5,000 |
| Timber Pointe Charitable Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Joshua Tree Ministries | Donation | $2,000 |
| Lexington Ambulance Association | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lexington Community Center | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lexington Education Assoc Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lexington Peace Meals | Donation | $1,000 |
| McLean County Historical Society | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy D Myers
- Beverly A Nelson
- Dennis R Myers
Questions people ask
Does Myers Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Myers Family Foundation give?
$97,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Myers Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dorothy D Myers (Trustee), Beverly A Nelson (Trustee) and Dennis R Myers (Trustee).
What does Myers Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.