Meier Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Meier Family Foundation is a private foundation in Elmira, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,475 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $8,000. 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$29,475
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$757,908
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $37,625 the year before.
19% 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 | $32,325 | 32 | $684,252 |
| 2024 | $37,625 | 36 | $697,520 |
| 2025 | $29,475 | 32 | $757,908 |
How to apply
Meier Family 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 Meier Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $24,725 |
| Texas | 4 | $1,600 |
| Georgia | 1 | $700 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $200 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union College | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Civil War Prison Camp | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Arnot Art Museum | General purpose | $1,250 |
| Notre Dame High School | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General purpose | $700 |
| Lee College | General purpose | $600 |
| American Red Cross | General purpose | $500 |
| Bloom for Women | General purpose | $500 |
| Catholic Charities | General purpose | $500 |
| Crystal Theatre Youth Program | General purpose | $500 |
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier | General purpose | $500 |
| Girls on the Run Southern Tier | General purpose | $500 |
| Salvation Army | General purpose | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General purpose | $500 |
| Tamid Group | General purpose | $500 |
| Clemens Center | General purpose | $300 |
| First Methodist Church (Madisonville) | General purpose | $300 |
| Sci - Discovery Center | General purpose | $250 |
| MSK Foundation | General purpose | $225 |
| Boston University | General purpose | $200 |
| Camp Star | General purpose | $200 |
| College of William & Mary | General purpose | $200 |
| University of Texas Austin | General purpose | $200 |
| Bampa's House | General purpose | $100 |
| CCLD - Chemung County Library District | General purpose | $100 |
| Family Reading Partnership of Chemung Valley | General purpose | $100 |
| International Motor Racing Research Center | General purpose | $100 |
| The Arc of Chemung-Schuyler | General purpose | $100 |
| Disabled American Veterans | General purpose | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Mila H Meier
- John H Meier
- Keith R Meier
Questions people ask
Does Meier Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Meier Family Foundation give?
$29,475 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Meier Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mila H Meier (President/Treasurer), John H Meier (Vice President) and Keith R Meier (Vice President).
What does Meier Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.