Stacey & Douglas Meyer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stacey & Douglas Meyer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Deerfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,617 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $25,000. 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$75,617
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$935,380
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $73,614 the year before.
59% of its 2025 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 | $58,393 | 16 | $790,262 |
| 2024 | $73,614 | 16 | $818,888 |
| 2025 | $75,617 | 21 | $935,380 |
How to apply
Stacey & Douglas Meyer 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 Stacey & Douglas Meyer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $65,630 |
| New York | 3 | $7,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $187 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Providing chicagoland boys and girls with essentials to be safe and warm. | $25,000 |
| Casa Lake County Inc | Serving as a child's advocate and representing them in juvenile court. | $21,300 |
| Chicago Cubs Charities | Raising money for cancer research. | $10,000 |
| Help US Adopt | Helps couples/individuals (regardless of ethnicity, gender, marital status, religion, or sexual orientation) with the cost of their adoptions. | $5,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the hungry | $3,000 |
| RSMF | Provide donations to organizations which seek to educate young people about israel and provide support for the sustenance to the existence of israel. | $2,500 |
| 100THOUSAND Foundation | Helps chicago's youth to grow through participation. | $2,500 |
| North Suburban YMCA | The YMCA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. | $1,500 |
| Jack Miller Center | Teaching america's founding principles and history. | $1,000 |
| Fibrous Dysplasia Foundation | Funding research, developing support networks, linking patients and doctors, dispersing news and information for people affected by fibrous dysplasia, and developing resources for patients, clinicians and researchers | $500 |
| Illinois National Guard | Support homeland defense, partnerships abroad, plus state secuity and natural disaster relief. | $500 |
| Portland State University | Public research university in portland, oregon. Founded for wwii vets. | $500 |
| The Ark | To help chicagoland jews who are facing adversity navigate toward self-relaince. | $360 |
| Misericordia | MISERICORDIA OFFERS A CONTINUUM OF CARE TO MEET THEIR DIVERSE NEEDS AND ASPIRES FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMMUNITY. integration feasible. | $300 |
| WP Theater | Developing, producing and promoting the work of female identified theater artists at every stage of their career | $300 |
| Individual | $300 | |
| Center for Enriched Living | Social services and education for the developmentally disabled | $260 |
| Individual | $250 | |
| Stand With US | Educate people around the world about israel, stand up to misinformation and hate, fight antisemitism, and empower a global network of activists. | $187 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | To optimize philanthropy in support of the mission and future of the children's hospital of chicago medical center. | $180 |
| Individual | Synagogue | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Stacey Meyer
- Douglas Meyer
- Michael Glickman
Questions people ask
Does Stacey & Douglas Meyer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stacey & Douglas Meyer Family Foundation give?
$75,617 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Stacey & Douglas Meyer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stacey Meyer (President), Douglas Meyer (Treasurer) and Michael Glickman (Director).
What does Stacey & Douglas Meyer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and science and research.