Pinki and Dennis Meals Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pinki and Dennis Meals Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,180 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$51,180
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,541 the year before.
32% 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 | $40,904 | 19 | $925,933 |
| 2024 | $46,541 | 17 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $51,180 | 19 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Pinki and Dennis Meals Charitable 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.
What Pinki and Dennis Meals Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $49,680 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights United Methodist Church | General support | $15,000 |
| DRC - Community Solutions to End Homelessness | General support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General support | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter | General support | $5,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| The Women's Center | General support | $3,280 |
| Kakenyas Dream | General support | $1,500 |
| Saving Hope Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Second Chance Farms | General support | $1,500 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | General support | $1,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General support | $1,500 |
| Austin Pets Alive | General support | $1,000 |
| Northside Inter-Community Agency | General support | $1,000 |
| Spay and Neuter Network | General support | $1,000 |
| Spotlight Cast and Crew | General support | $1,000 |
| Center for Transforming Lives | General support | $750 |
| Planned Parenthood of Texas | General support | $500 |
| T Boone Pickens Hospice | General support | $100 |
| Camp John Marc | General support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis R Meals
- Jamelia Pinki Meals
- Denise Meals Carr
- Anne Meals Carr
Questions people ask
Does Pinki and Dennis Meals Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pinki and Dennis Meals Charitable Foundation give?
$51,180 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Pinki and Dennis Meals Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dennis R Meals (President), Jamelia Pinki Meals (Secretary), Denise Meals Carr (Director) and Anne Meals Carr (Director).
What does Pinki and Dennis Meals Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and housing and homelessness.