The Helen Coburn Meier and Tim Meier Charitable Foundation for the Arts
Preselected recipients only
The Helen Coburn Meier and Tim Meier Charitable Foundation for the Arts is a private foundation in Wilmette, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $320,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$320,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$83,796
Giving in 2025 was the same as $320,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $160,000 | 4 | $101,443 |
| 2024 | $320,000 | 8 | $131,180 |
| 2025 | $320,000 | 8 | $83,796 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
The Helen Coburn Meier and Tim Meier Charitable Foundation for the Arts 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Helen Coburn Meier and Tim Meier Charitable Foundation for the Arts funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $320,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Cash award for individual achievement in the arts. | $40,000 |
| Individual | Cash award for individual achievement in the arts. | $40,000 |
| Individual | Cash award for individual achievement in the arts. | $40,000 |
| Individual | Cash award for individual achievement in the arts. | $40,000 |
| Individual | Cash award for individual achievement in the arts. | $40,000 |
| Individual | Cash award for individual achievement in the arts. | $40,000 |
| Individual | Cash award for individual achievement in the arts. | $40,000 |
| Individual | Cash award for individual achievement in the arts. | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen Coburn Meier
- Terrence Karpowicz
- Michele Smith
Questions people ask
Does The Helen Coburn Meier and Tim Meier Charitable Foundation for the Arts accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Helen Coburn Meier and Tim Meier Charitable Foundation for the Arts give?
$320,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs The Helen Coburn Meier and Tim Meier Charitable Foundation for the Arts?
Its 2025 filing lists Helen Coburn Meier (President and Director), Terrence Karpowicz (Director and Secretary) and Michele Smith (Director and Treasurer).
What does The Helen Coburn Meier and Tim Meier Charitable Foundation for the Arts fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.