Meadowdale Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Meadowdale Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,900 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $35,000. 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$105,900
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $82,000 the year before.
31% 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 | $39,500 | 15 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $82,000 | 17 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $105,900 | 17 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Meadowdale 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 Meadowdale Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 6 | $59,400 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 5 | $16,500 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Foundation | Merrill family giving circle | $35,000 |
| Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation | First payment on a four-year pledge of $100,000 for the planting seedlings capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Ecotrust | General operating support (first payment on a five-year intention of $50,000) | $10,000 |
| Whitman College | Second payment on a three-year pledge of $30,000 in support of the bob carson outdoor fund | $10,000 |
| Lakewold Gardens | General operating support | $5,400 |
| Pacific Bonsai Museum | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Northwest Pilot Project | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Arbor School of Arts and Sciences | Staff development | $2,500 |
| Lakewold Gardens | Second payment on 3-year pledge of $7,500 | $2,500 |
| Social Justice Fund Northwest | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Alzar School | Five-year pledge of $5,000 for leaders rising campaign and/or annual fund | $1,000 |
| Daraja Education Fund | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Ordinarie Heroes | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Peruvian Hearts | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Windcall Institute | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Oregon Psychoanalytic Center | General operating support | $500 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Merrill W Weyerhaeuser
- Sierra Welly
- Jasper Welly
Questions people ask
Does Meadowdale Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Meadowdale Foundation give?
$105,900 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Meadowdale Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Merrill W Weyerhaeuser (Trustee/President), Sierra Welly (Trustee) and Jasper Welly (Trustee).
What does Meadowdale Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.