Russ & Helen Meyer Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Russ & Helen Meyer Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $580,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$580,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $658,500 the year before.
31% 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 | $342,500 | 30 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $658,500 | 35 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $580,000 | 26 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Russ & Helen Meyer Charitable Trust 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 Russ & Helen Meyer Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 23 | $523,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Plains | Further charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Grandview Baptist Church Children's Ministry | Further charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | Further charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Wichita Symphony | Further charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| The Lord's Diner | Further charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of SG County | Further charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Kansas Health Foundation | Further charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Simply Hygiene | Further charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Wichita Family Crisis Center | Futher charitable purpose | $12,500 |
| American Red Cross | Further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Envision Inc | Further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Guadalupe Clinic | Further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Kansas Humane Society | Further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| League 42 | Further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Music Theatre Wichita | Further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The First Tee of Greater Wichita | Further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Kansas African American Museum | Further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Top Early Learning Centers | Further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Children's Charter Trauma Clinic | Further charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Sedgwick County Zoo | Further charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| We Treat Kids Right | Further charitable purpsoe | $2,500 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Kansas | Further charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Radio Kansas | Further charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Skidmore College | Further charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Wsu Music Associates | Further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Flowers on Douglas | Further charitable purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Russ Meyer
- Helen Meyer
- Elizabeth M Ferrari
- Russell W Meyer III
Questions people ask
Does Russ & Helen Meyer Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Russ & Helen Meyer Charitable Trust give?
$580,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Russ & Helen Meyer Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Russ Meyer (Trustee), Helen Meyer (Trustee), Elizabeth M Ferrari (Trustee) and Russell W Meyer III (Trustee).
What does Russ & Helen Meyer Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and faith communities.