The Meyer Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Meyer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Champaign, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $350,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$35.5 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
7% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 32 | $29.4 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 39 | $34.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 41 | $35.5 million |
How to apply
The Meyer Charitable 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 The Meyer Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 30 | $1.3 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $166,667 |
| California | 5 | $76,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JDRF International | General operating support | $350,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Endowment fund | $166,667 |
| Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club | General operating support | $120,000 |
| Parkland College Foundation | Scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| The High School of St Thomas More- Champaign | Scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| United Way of Champaign County Illinois Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Prairielands Council Boy Scouts of America #117 | General operating support | $80,000 |
| Champaign Public Library Foundation | Endowment fund | $75,000 |
| Champaign County Casa Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| San Diego Opera Association | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Daily Bread Soup Kitchen Inc | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Champaign County Freedom Celebration | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Forest Preserve Friends Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Carle Development Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Crisis Nursery | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Cunningham Children's Home of Urbana Illinois | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Eastern Illinois Food Bank | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Salt and Light NFP | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Champaign Urbana Symphony Orchestra | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Dreaam | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| East Central Illinois Youth for Christ | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Champaign County Historical Museum | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Champaign County Ymcastephens Family YMCA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Empty Tomb Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Rady Childrens Hospital Foundation- San Diego | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Restoration Urban Ministries | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The University of South Dakota Foundation | Endowment fund | $10,000 |
| Champaign County Humane Society Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Developmental Service Center of Champaign County Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Red River Valley Association Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Rubys Rescue & Retreat NFP | General operating support | $5,000 |
| San Diego Historical Society | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Helen Mary Stevick Senior Citizens Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| American Liver Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Champaign Parks Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| La Jolla Historical Society | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- August C Meyer Jr
- Karen H Meyer
- Ronald R Hermann
Questions people ask
Does The Meyer Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Meyer Charitable Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Meyer Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists August C Meyer Jr (President/Treasurer/Director), Karen H Meyer (Vice President/Secretary/Director) and Ronald R Hermann (Vice President/Director).
What does The Meyer Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.