Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $489,902 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $305,611. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$489,902
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$305,611
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $524,176 the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $524,176 | 10 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $489,902 | 8 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn 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 Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 2 | $330,611 |
| Colorado | 1 | $80,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $44,291 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Unrestricted general | $305,611 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Unrestricted general | $80,000 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Historical Society of Royalston | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Marquette University | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Mission Compassion Paw Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Little Heroes League | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Have Dreams | Unrestricted general | $14,291 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony Madonia
- Gene Henry Koepke
- Robert J Bennett
- Stephen C Homan
- Benjamin G Hirschfeld
- David Shoub
Questions people ask
Does Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn give?
$489,902 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn?
Its 2024 filing lists Anthony Madonia (President & Director), Gene Henry Koepke (Vice President & Treasurer), Robert J Bennett (Director) and Stephen C Homan (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.