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Charles Meyer Foundation

Accepts applications Houston, Texas · EIN 746035534

Charles Meyer Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,245 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $7,245. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

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

Giving in 2025 was down from $29,845 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$20,0002$625,650
2024$29,8456$644,203
2025$23,2454$751,860

How to apply

Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.

ContactRabbi - Temple B'nai Israel
3008 Ave O, Galveston, TX 77550
Phone or email(409) 765-5796
What to submitPersonal correspondence with rabbi to determine adherence to jewish faith, residence of applicant, and financial need of applicant.
RestrictionsAwards are restricted to jewish residents of galveston, Texas with financial need.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas4$23,245

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
TX
Charitable assistance$7,245
Individual
TX
Charitable assistance$6,000
Individual
TX
Charitable assistance$5,000
Individual
TX
Charitable assistance$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Charles Meyer Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Charles Meyer Foundation give?

$23,245 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.

Who runs Charles Meyer Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Frost Bank (Trustee), Melissa Hernandez (Director), Rabbi - Temple B'nai Israel (Director) and Richard Mann (Director).

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