Mead Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Mead Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.1 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $362,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.1 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$362,500
- Assets$17.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5.1 million the year before.
15% 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 | $2.5 million | 66 | $22.8 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 48 | $19.2 million |
| 2025 | $3.1 million | 42 | $17.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mead Family Foundation 4801 Hampden Lane Unit 106, Bethesda, MD 20814 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (301) 761-4433 |
| What to submit, restrictions | Please contact the organization at above address for "guidelines for proposals" for more information |
| Deadlines | Proposals by march 15th |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mead Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 18 | $1.3 million |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 5 | $375,000 |
| California | 2 | $275,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education | Poe center capital/operating proposal | $362,500 |
| Kid Museum | Building organizational capacity for kid | $250,000 |
| The 4R Foundation Inc | 4roots farm campus phase ii capital request | $250,000 |
| Project Invent | Staff capacity, educator training, and platform development | $240,000 |
| Kidznotes | General operating support | $200,000 |
| National Family Resiliency Center Inc | Fostering resiliency for individuals and families | $180,000 |
| The Upcounty Hub Inc | Funding support for communications and development director | $150,000 |
| Parent Encouragement Program Inc | Strengthening pep grants capacity for sustainability and growth | $145,000 |
| Montgomery County Children's Opportunity Alliance | General operating: common agenda implementation | $100,000 |
| Stepup Ministry | General operating and capital funding | $100,000 |
| Dress for Success Triangle NC | Scaling for growth | $90,000 |
| The 4R Foundation Inc | General operating support | $65,000 |
| Montgomery County Food Council | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Red Wiggler Community Farm | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Triangle | Regional capacity building and healthy food support | $60,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | General operating support- uso north carolina | $60,000 |
| Corral | The riding academy (ra) | $50,000 |
| Durham Children's Initiative | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Upcounty Hub Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Women's Center Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Trosa | T-west expansion capital project and general operating support | $50,000 |
| Everymind | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Identity | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Kaboom | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida | Downtown orlando boys & girls clubs operating supportinvesting in youth | $35,000 |
| Children's Inn at Nih | Happily hungry cooking classes | $35,000 |
| Collegiate Directions Inc | General operating support for college access and completion | $35,000 |
| Project Invent | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Caring House Inc | Caring house general operating support | $30,000 |
| Joel Fund | General operating | $30,000 |
| Urban Alliance Foundation Inc | General operating support for the greater washington, dc region | $30,000 |
| Kid Museum | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Manna Food Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Warrior Canine Connection | Service dog program operating support | $25,000 |
| Joel Fund | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The 4R Foundation Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Hospice of Wake County Inc | Tribute grant | $10,000 |
| Kid Museum | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Upcounty Hub Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Mead
- Stephen Mead
- William Tuegel
- Diana Mead
Questions people ask
Does Mead Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Proposals by march 15th.
How much does Mead Family Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Mead Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Mead (President), Stephen Mead (Vice-President, Treasurer), William Tuegel (Secretary) and Diana Mead (Director).
What does Mead Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.