Love Meyer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Love Meyer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.1 million in 102 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $285,000. 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$4.1 million
- Number of grants102
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$285,000
- Assets$24.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 | $3.1 million | 101 | $25.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 102 | $24.5 million |
How to apply
Love Meyer 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 Love Meyer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 80 | $2.9 million |
| New York | 6 | $390,514 |
| California | 4 | $190,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $85,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $85,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $75,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christo Rey Okc Catholic High School | General support | $285,000 |
| Upward Transitions | General support | $200,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Fonkoze USA | General support | $100,000 |
| Give Directly | General support | $100,000 |
| Infant Crisis Services Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| UNICEF USA | General support | $100,000 |
| Water 4 Inc | General support | $81,150 |
| St Eugene Catholic Church Archdiocese of Okc | General support | $80,000 |
| Charity Water | General support | $75,000 |
| Helen Keller International | General support | $75,000 |
| Hope for Haiti Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma | General support | $75,000 |
| The End Fund End Fund Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| The Homeless Alliance | General support | $75,000 |
| Village Enterprise Fund Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| City Rescue Mission | General support | $60,000 |
| Has Haiti | General support | $60,000 |
| Nexus Equine Inc | General support | $60,000 |
| Sunbeam Family Services Inc | General support | $60,000 |
| Willow Pregnancy Support of Oklahoma Inc | General support | $60,000 |
| Variety Care Foundation Inc | General support | $55,000 |
| Skyline Urban Ministry | General support | $51,030 |
| Bethany Children Health Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Care Center-Child Abuse Response and Evaluation Incorporated | General support | $50,000 |
| Casa of Oklahoma County | General support | $50,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) | General support | $50,000 |
| City Care Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | General support | $50,000 |
| Jesus House | General support | $50,000 |
| Living Goods | General support | $50,000 |
| Neighborhood Services Organization | General support | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Palomar Oklahoma City Family Justice Center Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Partners in Health A Nonprofit Corporation | General support | $50,000 |
| Positive Tomorrows Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Remerge of Oklahoma County Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| United Way of Central Oklahoma | General support | $50,000 |
| What If Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Dragonfly Home | General support | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John M Meyer
- Jennifer Love Meyer
- Spencer W Haines
- Emily Bunting
Questions people ask
Does Love Meyer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Love Meyer Family Foundation give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2024, across 102 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Love Meyer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John M Meyer (President / Director), Jennifer Love Meyer (Vice-President / Director), Spencer W Haines (Treasurer) and Emily Bunting (Secretary).
What does Love Meyer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.