Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Waco, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $375,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$375,000
- Assets$34.1 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
26% 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 | $1.2 million | 31 | $31.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 27 | $34.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Paul and Jane Meyer Family Foun PO Box 7411, Waco, TX 76714 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (254) 776-0034 |
| What to submit | Typed statement with description of need and purpose. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 24 | $1.1 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $150,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $26,400 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mentoring Alliance | Operations | $375,000 |
| Baylor University - Give Light Campaign | Operations | $164,388 |
| Haggai Institute | Operations | $150,000 |
| Waco Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Collaborative | Operations | $126,000 |
| Compassion Ministries | Operations | $114,972 |
| Baylor University - Hinson Chair in Scriptures | Operations | $75,000 |
| Lovely Village | Operations | $75,000 |
| Friends for Life | Operations | $48,000 |
| Your Tangled Title | Operations | $29,880 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Operations | $26,400 |
| Legacy Family Ministries | Operations | $19,000 |
| Harris Creek Baptist Church | Operations | $18,000 |
| Grassroots Community Development | Operations | $15,000 |
| Johnson University | Operations | $15,000 |
| Prestonwood Christian Academy | Operations | $12,000 |
| McLennan County Pack of Hope | Operations | $3,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Operations | $2,000 |
| Reach Therapeutic Riding Center | Operations | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Operations | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Operations | $1,800 |
| Hoops for Hope | Operations | $1,000 |
| Life Pentecostal Church | Operations | $1,000 |
| Waco Police Association | Operations | $1,000 |
| O'Rear-Wheeler Endowed Scholarship | Operations | $500 |
| Turkey Trot - Central Texas | Operations | $250 |
| Cogdell Methodist Church | Operations | $100 |
| Shepard's Heart Food Pantry | Operations | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie Meyer Rhea
- Deborah Hansen
- Janna Slechta
Questions people ask
Does Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Leslie Meyer Rhea (Vice President), Deborah Hansen (Secratary/Treasurer) and Janna Slechta (President).
What does Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.