Meadows Foundation Inc
Meadows Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $21.5 million in 161 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $4.9 million. Its filing does not say whether it accepts applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$21.5 million
- Number of grants161
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$4.9 million
- Assets$718 million
- New grantees76%
Giving in 2024 was down from $32.0 million the year before.
76% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32.0 million | 170 | $694 million |
| 2024 | $21.5 million | 161 | $718 million |
How to apply
The filing gives no application details. Check the foundation's website before you apply.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Meadows Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 139 | $22.4 million |
| California | 5 | $450,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $397,650 |
| New York | 3 | $300,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $172,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $150,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $98,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | To sustain and build the Meadows School of the Arts and the Meadows Museum to standards of excellence | $4.9 million |
| Cafe Momentum | Donation of land to Cafe Momentum to build a new flagship location in the Wilson Historic District to house a restaurant and community services center. | $3.4 million |
| Commit2Dallas and Child Poverty Action Lab for Opportunity 2040 | Toward continued support for an initiative to accelerate economic mobility for Dallas County residents and continuing support for Commit and the Child Poverty Action Lab | $700,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas for Educate Texas | Toward continued support to improve postsecondary education completion rates in Texas | $575,000 |
| Housing Forward | Toward reducing the unsheltered population in Dallas and Collin counties by 50% through behavioral healthcare and rehousing assistance | $500,000 |
| The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas | Toward continued support for integrating a depression screening platform and technical assistance into hospital systems in North Texas | $500,000 |
| Uvalde Cisd Moving Forward Foundation | Toward continued support for a new elementary school to replace Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District | $500,000 |
| Texas Tribune Inc | Toward an initiative to rebuild local news across Texas, expand the reach of information, and increase earned revenue | $350,000 |
| Texas Water Foundation Inc | Toward continued expansion of the Texas Runs on Water public awareness campaign | $300,000 |
| Forest Forward | Toward the ongoing renovation of the historic Forest Theater and the community support it will provide to South Dallas | $275,000 |
| Cafe Momentum | Toward building a new flagship location in the Wilson Historic District to house a restaurant and community services center | $250,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Toward the development of a communications effort to build support for initiatives that will make Texas a global leader in adapting to environmental threats and protecting communities | $250,000 |
| Parkland Foundation | Toward a program to reduce potentially life-threatening health complications for high-risk mothers giving birth at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas | $250,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | Toward the development of teacher preparation and professional development programs to improve the academic achievement of Texas students through effective teachers | $250,000 |
| Texas 2036 | Toward continued support for building data tools and conducting research to inform Texas community leaders, policymakers, and citizens | $250,000 |
| Texas A&M San Antonio Foundation | Toward continued support to establish the first Texas-based 'Educare', a national model for early education teacher training and workforce development | $250,000 |
| Texas Agricultural Land Trust | Toward supporting the facilitation of conservation easements to protect Texas' natural resources | $250,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | Toward a capacity-building tool to support nonprofit partners in accessing and effectively using new data that improves life outcomes for vulnerable populations in Dallas County | $250,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | Toward continued support for a collaboration that increases reading outcomes for elementary students in North Texas | $250,000 |
| Meadows Foundation Matching Grant Program | Encourage community support | $223,877 |
| Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Inc | Toward constructing a new animal health and conservation center to increase conservation and research activities of endangered and threatened species in Texas | $200,000 |
| Lufkin Neighborhood Strong | Toward expanding a home repair program to preserve housing and prevent homelessness in East Texas | $200,000 |
| Lutheran Social Service of The South Inc aka Upbring | Toward mapping of child abuse and neglect incidents that are used to improve prevention and response practices in Travis County | $200,000 |
| Stages | Toward support for collaborative early-career theater training and mentoring programs in Houston | $200,000 |
| Texas Water Foundation Inc | Toward continued support of efforts in Texas water policy, building capacity, and educational activities | $200,000 |
| Transformative Education for Adults Inc | Toward launching an innovative school system in North Texas to generate economic mobility and generational change | $200,000 |
| WGU Corporation | Toward increasing degree and credential attainment rates in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and surrounding rural areas | $172,000 |
| Dallas County Mental Health & Mental Retardation Center | Toward building new datasets and bringing together disability providers and experts from across Texas to launch a transformational project to improve the lives of people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers | $150,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | Toward advancing resilient groundwater management solutions in Texas to preserve water resources for the future | $150,000 |
| Foundation for Brain Health Advances | Toward establishing partnerships to build new programming at college campuses that equip North Texas students with actionable tools to improve brain health | $150,000 |
| Just Community Inc | Toward an innovative program designed to create long-term economic independence for women in multiple Texas regions | $150,000 |
| Mosaic Family Services Inc | Toward the support of trauma-informed services for refugees who are survivors of family violence and human trafficking in the Metroplex | $150,000 |
| National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc | Toward increasing first-generation college completion rates in Texas | $150,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Toward mitigating Texas' water loss challenges and supporting statewide water conservation strategies | $150,000 |
| Texas Water Trade | Toward reliable access to water for all Texans by increasing the capture, treatment, and reuse of water | $150,000 |
| United to Learn | Toward an innovative approach to strengthen Dallas's high-quality teacher pipeline, reduce teacher shortages, and improve student literacy skills | $150,000 |
| Water Foundation | Toward advancing water conservation projects through a pooled fund that is leveraged to support organizations across Texas | $150,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley | Toward expanding humanitarian relief and basic need services for migrant families who qualify for asylum at the humanitarian respite center in South Texas | $135,000 |
| Frontiers of Flight Museum Inc | Toward hiring key staff members to rebuild capacity and meet the needs of the growing number of museum visitors | $135,000 |
| Bridge Steps dba The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center | Toward diversion services that connect people with housing solutions and improve the homeless response system in Dallas | $130,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Miller
- David Rosenberg
- Deborah Gill
- George Lancaster
- Jean Silvertooth
- Joel Williams
- John Broadfoot Jr
- Karen Meadows
- Katherine Stone
- Linda Evans
- Michael Fernandez
- Olin Lancaster
- Robert A Meadows
- Alfreda Norman
- Michael Meadows
Questions people ask
Does Meadows Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Its filing does not say. Contact the foundation before applying.
How much does Meadows Foundation Inc give?
$21.5 million in tax year 2024, across 161 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Meadows Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Miller (Director, Pres and CEO), David Rosenberg (Director), Deborah Gill (Director) and George Lancaster (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Meadows Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.