W R Meadows Foundation
Accepts applications
W R Meadows Foundation is a private foundation in Hampshire, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$33,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$892,567
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $33,500 the year before.
0% 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 | $35,500 | 8 | $693,074 |
| 2024 | $33,500 | 7 | $807,462 |
| 2025 | $33,500 | 7 | $892,567 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ann Dwyer 300 Industrial Drive, Hampshire, IL 60140 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 214-2100 |
| What to submit | No formal requirements, written unsolicited requests will be considered. |
What W R Meadows Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $31,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Judson University | General funds | $10,000 |
| Lake Forest College | General funds | $5,000 |
| St John Neumann Catholic Church | General funds | $5,000 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church | General funds | $5,000 |
| St Charles Borromeo School | General funds | $3,500 |
| St Mary's Church | General funds | $3,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General funds | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Dwyer
- Merrie Meadows
- Matthew Price
- James Dwyer
Questions people ask
Does W R Meadows Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does W R Meadows Foundation give?
$33,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs W R Meadows Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann Dwyer (Trustee), Merrie Meadows (Trustee), Matthew Price (Trustee) and James Dwyer (Trustee).
What does W R Meadows Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.