Meinig Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Meinig Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.3 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$4.3 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$50.3 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 39 | $50.9 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 39 | $50.3 million |
How to apply
Meinig 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 Meinig Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $1.5 million |
| Texas | 13 | $1.5 million |
| California | 10 | $1.0 million |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $100,329 |
| Colorado | 5 | $90,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | General fund | $1.5 million |
| Millennium School | General fund | $900,000 |
| Creative Action | General fund | $565,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Central Texas | General fund | $220,000 |
| Family Legacy | General fund | $137,312 |
| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy | General fund | $120,000 |
| The Story Church | General fund | $110,000 |
| Breakthrough Central Texas | General fund | $100,000 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal School | General fund | $100,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | The gathering place | $100,000 |
| Austin Together Fund | General fund | $75,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival & School | General fund | $45,000 |
| Challenge Success | General fund | $37,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | General fund | $30,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Global Compassion Coalition | General fund | $25,000 |
| Mindful Schools | General fund | $25,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep School | General fund | $25,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General fund | $25,000 |
| Duke University | General fund | $15,000 |
| The Aloha Foundation | General fund | $15,000 |
| Everyorg | General fund | $10,000 |
| Greater Ny | General fund | $10,000 |
| Marin Highlanders Rugby Football Club | General fund | $10,000 |
| Peace in Schools | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Methodist Hospital Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Pachamama Alliance | General fund | $10,000 |
| Theatre Aspen | General fund | $10,000 |
| KIPP Houston | General fund | $5,500 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mountain Rescue Aspen | General fund | $5,000 |
| One Tam | General fund | $5,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | General fund | $5,000 |
| Whedco | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rice University | General fund | $1,000 |
| Lowe Co-Investment | General fund | $904 |
| PM Operating Subsidiary LTD (MFF) | General fund | $325 |
| Power of One | General fund | $19 |
| PM Operating Subsidiary LTD (MFF GP LLC) | General fund | $4 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn Meinig Geib
- Nancy E Meinig
- Anne M Smalling
- Sarah M Snipes
Questions people ask
Does Meinig Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Meinig Family Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Meinig Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathryn Meinig Geib (Trustee, Exec Dir), Nancy E Meinig (Trustee), Anne M Smalling (Trustee) and Sarah M Snipes (Trustee).
What does Meinig Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.