Met Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Met Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $161,571. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$161,571
- Assets$33.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $995,714 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $915,558 | 89 | $24.3 million |
| 2024 | $995,714 | 91 | $28.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 85 | $33.8 million |
How to apply
Met Foundation Inc 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 Met Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 22 | $398,194 |
| Arizona | 8 | $317,572 |
| Colorado | 23 | $301,817 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $69,246 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $62,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $43,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $35,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $17,500 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $17,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Presbyterian Church | General operations | $161,571 |
| Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection | General operations (8k for desert fence busters only) | $100,572 |
| Arizona Land and Water Trust | General operations | $85,000 |
| Tucson Audubon Society | General operations - 10k for fence capping, only | $85,000 |
| Regis Jesuit High School | General operations | $45,000 |
| National Sports Center for the Disabled | General operations | $40,000 |
| Park Tudor Foundation Inc | General operations | $38,500 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | General operations | $35,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General operations | $30,000 |
| St Marys Academy for the Sisters of Loretto | General operations | $30,000 |
| Williams College | General operations | $30,000 |
| Pentwater Historical Society | General operations | $27,000 |
| Cross Point Community Church | General operations | $25,123 |
| Wabash College | General operations | $25,000 |
| Challenge Foundation Inc | General operations | $22,623 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville | General operations | $20,123 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General operations | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | General operations | $20,000 |
| Colorado Public Television Inc DBA PBS12 | General operations | $15,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Az programs, no salaries | $15,000 |
| Gonzaga University | General operations | $15,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General operations | $15,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Az programs only | $15,000 |
| Public Broadcasting of Colorado Inc | General operations | $15,000 |
| Random Acts of Flowers | General operations | $15,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media | General operations | $15,000 |
| Wildearth Guardians | General operations | $15,000 |
| Wildlands Network Southwest | General operations | $15,000 |
| Friends of Tucson's Birthplace | General operations | $14,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Indianapolis | General operations | $12,623 |
| Childrens Museum of Indianapolis Incorporated | Guild - second century capital campaign | $12,500 |
| YMCA of the Rockies | General operations | $12,500 |
| Northern Jaguar Project | General operations | $12,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee | General operations | $10,000 |
| Cross Anchor Ministries | General operations | $10,000 |
| Ensworth School | General operations | $10,000 |
| Humanity 360 | General operations | $10,000 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum | General operations | $10,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | General operations | $10,000 |
| Love Broad Ripple | General operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan M Tolbert
- Douglas S McVie
- Alexander S McVie
- Beth Johnson
- Geoff McVie
- Greg McVie
- Alex Tolbert
- Brian Tolbert
Questions people ask
Does Met Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Met Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Met Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan M Tolbert (Director/President/Treasurer), Douglas S McVie (Director/Vice President), Alexander S McVie (Director/Secretary) and Beth Johnson (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Met Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.