Meg Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Meg Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $88,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $15,000. 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$88,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,500 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,000 | 13 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $75,500 | 13 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $88,000 | 14 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Meg Foundation Inc 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 Meg Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 11 | $73,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inter-Faith Food Shuttle | General support | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $10,000 |
| Figs of Wake County | General support | $10,000 |
| PBS NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | General support | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC | General support | $7,500 |
| SPCA Wake County | General support | $7,500 |
| St Paul AME Church | Stained glass windows | $5,000 |
| ASPCA | General support | $2,500 |
| Elon University | General support | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $2,500 |
| Penland School of Crafts | General support | $2,500 |
| United Arts Council | General support | $2,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepard | Rector's fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- M Elizabeth Gant
- Grayson E G Hampson
Questions people ask
Does Meg Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Meg Foundation Inc give?
$88,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Meg Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists M Elizabeth Gant (Pres/Treas) and Grayson E G Hampson (Secretary).
What does Meg Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and arts and culture.