Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation
Accepts applications
Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $689,392 in 72 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $42,892. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$689,392
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$42,892
- Assets$53,891
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $350,841 |
| 2024 | $689,392 | 72 | $53,891 |
How to apply
| Contact | Gabriela Gomez 2600 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM 87507 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (866) 636-9699 |
| What to submit | A written application must be submitted that describes the grantee organization, the internal revenue code section it is exempt under, if any, the charitable and educational purpose of the grant, a description of what will be accomplished using the funds, the budget and the amount requested, the disbursement of funds. Preference will be given to programs that fall within the IRS ntee A20 arts and culture code,. |
| Restrictions | The program must qualify as futhering an educational and charitable purpose as described in sec. 501(c)(3) of the current internal revenue code. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 30 | $254,000 |
| Colorado | 16 | $150,000 |
| Nevada | 13 | $140,000 |
| Texas | 12 | $102,500 |
| New York | 1 | $42,892 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage Impact Foundation | Matching and volunteer grants. | $42,892 |
| New Mexico Community Trust | General support of exempt mission and programs | $25,000 |
| Creative Santa Fe | General support of exempt mission and programs | $20,000 |
| The Neon Museum | General support of exempt mission and programs | $20,000 |
| Dallas Art Therapy | General support of exempt mission and programs | $15,000 |
| Discovery Children's Museum | General support of exempt mission and programs | $15,000 |
| Forest Forward | General support of exempt mission and programs | $15,000 |
| Indigenousaf (Iaf Inc) | General support of exempt mission and programs | $15,000 |
| Latino Cultural Arts Center | General support of exempt mission and programs | $15,000 |
| Left of Center Art Gallery (Loc) | General support of exempt mission and programs | $15,000 |
| Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art | General support of exempt mission and programs | $15,000 |
| Obodo Collective | General support of exempt mission and programs | $15,000 |
| Redline Contemporary Art Center | General support of exempt mission and programs | $12,500 |
| 516 Arts - Fulcrum Fund | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Access Gallery | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Americans for Indian Opportunity - Native Realities | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Cara Mia Theatre | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Cleo Parker Robinson Dance | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Colorado Business Committee for the Arts | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (Dava) | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation (5TH Ward Cultural Arts Dist | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| La Semilla Food Center | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Las Vegas Indian Center | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Las Vegas Liberation Foundation - Solidarity Fridge | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| New Mexico Foundation - Earthseed Black Arts Alliance | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| New Mexico Foundation - Vital Spaces | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Opportunity Village | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Orange Show Center for Visionary Art | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Poeh Cultural Center | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Project Row Houses | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Resource Center | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Spark Dallas | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Su Teatro | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Kitchen Community Center | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Youth Center | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Tewa Women United | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| The Center | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation (Unm Children's Psychiatric Center) | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
| Working Classroom | General support of exempt mission and programs | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Heinrich
- Caity Kennedy
- Jose Tolosa
- Michael Kopelman
Questions people ask
Does Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation give?
$689,392 in tax year 2024, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie Heinrich (Chief of Staff, Executive Director), Caity Kennedy (Co Founder), Jose Tolosa (Ceo) and Michael Kopelman (Cfo).
What does Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.