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Meek Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Charleston, South Carolina · EIN 331933875

Meek Family Foundation is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $231,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

Meek 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Meek Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to South Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
South Carolina4$203,500
North Carolina2$12,500
Maryland1$10,000
Pennsylvania1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
SC
Senior financial assistance programs$150,000
Pet Helpers
Charleston, SC
Animal rescue$45,000
Hood College
Frederick, MD
Private liberal arts education programs$10,000
University of North Carolina School of the Arts Foundation Inc
Winston Salem, NC
Scholarship and design awards$7,500
Ballet X
Philadelphia, PA
Dance education and community programs$5,000
Cooper Riis
Asheville, NC
Residential treatment program for mental health$5,000
Lowcountry Food Bank
Charleston, SC
Food pantry and meal programs$5,000
Catr
Johns Island, SC
Equine assisted services for children and adults$3,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Meek Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Meek Family Foundation give?

$231,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.

Who runs Meek Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Kelsay Meek (President), Kimberly Meek (Vice President), Kevin Meek (Secretary/Treasurer) and Mary Katherine Meek (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Meek Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals, arts and culture and education.

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