The Meer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Meer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Park, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $375,770 in 69 grants; the typical grant was $420 and the largest $150,000. 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$375,770
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$420
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $262,933 the year before.
44% 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 | $140,382 | 85 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $262,933 | 64 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $375,770 | 69 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
The Meer Family 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 Meer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Michigan. It also paid $15,500 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 17 | $309,150 |
| New York | 36 | $35,065 |
| Maryland | 2 | $7,000 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $5,111 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,422 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $270 |
| Illinois | 1 | $180 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $72 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Beth Yehudah | General use. | $150,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah Ateres Mordechai | General use | $120,900 |
| Kollel Institute of Greater Detroit | General use. | $15,460 |
| Darch Torah Yes | General use. | $15,100 |
| Israel Chesed Center | General use. | $10,000 |
| Tzedak's Enhancement Program (Tep) | General use. | $8,015 |
| Detroit Chesed Project | General use. | $6,500 |
| Matan B'seter | General use. | $5,100 |
| Bais Chabad Torah Center | General use | $5,000 |
| Guard Your Eyes | General use | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva D'mir | General use. | $2,500 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | General use. | $2,500 |
| Yeshiva Beth Moshe | General use. | $2,350 |
| Foxman Torah Institute | General use. | $2,000 |
| Torah Schools | General use. | $2,000 |
| United Institution of Karlin Stolin | General use. | $2,000 |
| Yad L'achim | General use. | $1,800 |
| Yad Yisroel | General use. | $1,800 |
| Lubavitch Cheder | General use. | $1,200 |
| Yeshiva Gedola of South Monsey | General use. | $1,200 |
| Beth Jacob High School of Denver | General use. | $1,000 |
| Hatzalah of Michigan | General use. | $1,000 |
| Shuvu | General use | $1,000 |
| Friends of Bikur Cholim Ezrat Achim | General use. | $750 |
| Hatzolah Darom | General use. | $750 |
| Shinun Vchazarah | General use. | $700 |
| Hebron Fund | General use. | $600 |
| Khal Bais Eluzer Faltishan | General use. | $600 |
| Free of Michigan | General use | $500 |
| Moreshes Bais Yaakov | General use. | $500 |
| Mosdos Chasidei Square | General use. | $500 |
| Yeshiva Torah Ore | General use. | $500 |
| Yeshiva Torah Ore | General use. | $493 |
| Atime | General use. | $440 |
| Zichron Menachem | General use. | $420 |
| Ohr Chaya | General use. | $400 |
| Yeshiva of Staten Island | General use | $360 |
| Yigdal | General use | $346 |
| The Spot | General use. | $270 |
| Bais Chabad of North Oak | General use. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Sondra Meer
Questions people ask
Does The Meer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Meer Family Foundation give?
$375,770 in tax year 2025, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $420.
Who runs The Meer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sondra Meer (Pres/Treas/Sec).
What does The Meer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.