Meshewa Farm Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Meshewa Farm Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $729,400 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$729,400
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$16.7 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $840,450 the year before.
23% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.4 million | 45 | $19.3 million |
| 2023 | $840,450 | 32 | $16.1 million |
| 2024 | $729,400 | 31 | $16.7 million |
How to apply
Meshewa Farm 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 Meshewa Farm Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 17 | $224,400 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $170,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $95,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $80,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $75,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $40,000 |
| California | 3 | $30,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted contribution | $100,000 |
| Real Organic Project | Unrestricted contribution | $75,000 |
| Teaching Kitchen Collaborative Inc | Unrestricted contribution | $70,000 |
| Association of Skateboarders in Hawaii | Unrestricted contribution | $60,000 |
| Aviatra Accelerators | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| Crown Cincinnati | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Unrestricted contribution | $30,000 |
| Forest for Monarchs | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Oeffa Educational Fund | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Organic Eye | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Cardinal Land Conservancy | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Hawai'i Foodbank | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Incubator Kitchen Collective | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Ohio River Recreation Trail | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Center for Rural Affairs | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Civic Garden Center | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Cornucopia Institute | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Greenbelt Alliance | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Groundwork Ohio River Valley | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald Charities San Diego | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Land Trust | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| SCRAP2HOME | Unrestricted contribution | $8,000 |
| Northside Community Council | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $6,900 |
| Cincinnati Union Co-Op Initiative (Our Harvest Cooperative) | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Families Forward | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Loveland Learning Garden | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Ohio Environmental Council | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Sam Hubbard Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| The Hillside Trust | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Gorman Heritage Farms | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles T Mitsui
- Robert Gray Edmiston
Questions people ask
Does Meshewa Farm Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Meshewa Farm Foundation give?
$729,400 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Meshewa Farm Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles T Mitsui (Trustee) and Robert Gray Edmiston (President).
What does Meshewa Farm Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and education.