Tom and Meg Names Family Fdn
Accepts applications
Tom and Meg Names Family Fdn is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.1 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.1 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$26.6 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $6.8 million 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 | $4.8 million | 21 | $31.9 million |
| 2024 | $6.8 million | 22 | $28.6 million |
| 2025 | $5.1 million | 22 | $26.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Erin Shagren 1019 Regents Blvd Ste 201, Fircrest, WA 98466 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (253) 566-7000 |
| What to submit | Standard grant application including nature of organization, charitable functions, current finanicaal stmts, officers copy of IRS exempt status |
| Deadlines | August 31 |
| Restrictions | Grants to assist inf funding of sports, fitness, and health related activities or capital projects |
What Tom and Meg Names Family Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 17 | $3.8 million |
| Oregon | 3 | $675,000 |
| California | 1 | $600,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Puget Sound | Unrestricted general | $1.4 million |
| Westmont College | Unrestricted general | $600,000 |
| Mary Bridge Children's Foundation | Festival of trees | $575,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Unrestricted general | $500,000 |
| Greentrike Fund | Unrestricted general | $400,000 |
| University of Portland | Unrestricted general | $375,000 |
| Tacoma Pierce Cnty Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted general | $250,000 |
| University of Portland Athletics | Unrestricted general | $200,000 |
| Pierce County Unit - Search & Rescue | Unrestricted general | $125,000 |
| Seven Acres Foundation | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Momco by Mops International | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Oregon State University | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of S Puget Sound | Unrestricted general | $59,724 |
| Courthouse Dogs Foundation | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| ONLY7SECONDS | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Push for Dreams | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Northwest Furniture Bank | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Hilltop Artists in Residence Program | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Foss Waterway Seaport | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| National Football Foundation | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Monica L Names-King
- Erin Shagren
Questions people ask
Does Tom and Meg Names Family Fdn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 31.
How much does Tom and Meg Names Family Fdn give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Tom and Meg Names Family Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Monica L Names-King (Secretary-Treasurer) and Erin Shagren (President).
What does Tom and Meg Names Family Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.