Goodwin Meissner Fam Fdn Inc
Accepts applications
Goodwin Meissner Fam Fdn Inc is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $394,450 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $64,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$394,450
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$64,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $394,350 the year before.
36% 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 | $389,267 | 34 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $394,350 | 31 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $394,450 | 36 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laura Dean Meissner 1300 American Blvd, Pennington, NJ 08534 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 215-6973 |
What Goodwin Meissner Fam Fdn Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 16 | $321,450 |
| Virginia | 3 | $9,500 |
| New York | 3 | $8,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $8,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $8,500 |
| California | 2 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $4,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC at Chapel Hill | Scholarships | $64,000 |
| UNC at Charlotte | Scholarships | $47,000 |
| NC State University | Unrestricted general | $44,000 |
| Appalachian State University Foundation | Scholarships | $27,500 |
| Appalachian State University | Scholarships | $25,500 |
| North Carolina State University Fdn | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Carolina Youth Coaltion | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| UNC at Greensboro | Scholarships | $22,450 |
| Wake Forest University | Scholarships | $14,250 |
| Howard University | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| NC A&t State University Athletic Fdn | Scholarships | $6,500 |
| Ut-Austin -University of Texas at Austin | Unrestricted general | $5,500 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Fdn | Scholarships | $5,250 |
| University of Notre Dame | Unrestricted general | $4,500 |
| NYU (New York University) | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Columbia University | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Drexel University | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Hampton University | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Queens University of Charlotte | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Stetson University | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Brigham Young University | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| USC - University of Southern California | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Pitzer College | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Northeastern University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Yale University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Fdn | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| University of Virginia | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Montreat College | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Wake Technical Community College | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| North Carolina Central University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Spelman College | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| William Marsh Rice University | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Duke University | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Colgate University | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Vanderbilt University | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael S Goodwin
- Laura D Meissner
- Todd Meissner
- Harrison Steel Meissner
- Pierce Goodwin Meissner
Questions people ask
Does Goodwin Meissner Fam Fdn Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Goodwin Meissner Fam Fdn Inc give?
$394,450 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Goodwin Meissner Fam Fdn Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael S Goodwin (Chairman), Laura D Meissner (President), Todd Meissner (VP Operations) and Harrison Steel Meissner (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Goodwin Meissner Fam Fdn Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.