Edward and Norma Jean Meer Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edward and Norma Jean Meer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Park, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 89 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $419,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants89
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$419,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $715,252 the year before.
52% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $890,594 | 72 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $715,252 | 78 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 89 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Edward and Norma Jean Meer 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 Edward and Norma Jean Meer Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Michigan. It also paid $500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 40 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 31 | $106,908 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $34,600 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $18,180 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $18,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $4,600 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,800 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,800 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $904 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woodward Avenue Shul | General use. | $419,000 |
| Bais Refeol Foundation | General use. | $234,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah Loan Fund | General use. | $76,800 |
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah | General use. | $36,200 |
| Tzedkah Enhancement Project | General use. | $36,000 |
| Kollel Institute of Greater Detroit | General use. | $30,800 |
| Yeshiva Beth Yehudah | General use. | $26,600 |
| Cheder Lubavitch | General use. | $25,300 |
| Rabbincal College of America | General use. | $24,000 |
| The Spot for Children & S | General use. | $20,600 |
| Yeshivas Lubavitch of Baltimore | General use. | $20,000 |
| On War Living | General use. | $18,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah Free Loan Account | General use. | $18,000 |
| Congregation Nachlas Shimon | General use. | $17,000 |
| Matan B'seter Detroit | General use. | $15,700 |
| American Friends of Derech Chochma Inc | General use. | $13,000 |
| Congregation Ahavas Olam | General use. | $11,800 |
| Mikvah Israel | General use. | $11,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah Bais Yisroel | General use. | $10,180 |
| Aish Hatorah of Detroit | General use. | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | General use. | $10,000 |
| RCCS | General use. | $10,000 |
| Congregation Bnai Israel | General use. | $9,001 |
| Yeshiva Gedola Charity Fund | General use. | $8,200 |
| Bikur Chollim of Detroit | General use. | $6,800 |
| Congregation Emunas Yisroel | General use. | $6,800 |
| Congregation Bais Chabad of N Oak Park | General use. | $6,520 |
| Lubavitch Cheder | General use. | $6,400 |
| Yeshiva Gedola | General use. | $6,040 |
| Detroit Chesed Project | General use. | $5,500 |
| Cong Yagdil Torah | General use. | $5,100 |
| F | General use. | $5,000 |
| Keren L Torah | General use. | $5,000 |
| Yigdal | General use. | $4,000 |
| Ponevez Yeshiva | General use. | $3,780 |
| Congregation Beth Yosef | General use. | $3,600 |
| Friends of Mir Yerushalay | General use. | $3,600 |
| Hatzalah of Michigan | General use. | $3,600 |
| Karlin Stolin | General use. | $3,600 |
| Shuvu | General use. | $3,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey A Meer
- Phyllis A Meer
Questions people ask
Does Edward and Norma Jean Meer Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward and Norma Jean Meer Charitable Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 89 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Edward and Norma Jean Meer Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey A Meer (Pres/Treas) and Phyllis A Meer (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Edward and Norma Jean Meer Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.