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W S & M L Meyers Char Fdn II

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 311701663

W S & M L Meyers Char Fdn II is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $466,459 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $34,984 and the largest $93,288. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2025 was up from $451,918 the year before.

8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$285,12112$9.2 million
2024$451,91812$10.1 million
2025$466,45912$11.3 million

How to apply

W S & M L Meyers Char Fdn II 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 W S & M L Meyers Char Fdn II funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.

StateGrantsAmount
Minnesota8$373,160
Michigan1$46,649
Missouri1$23,324
Illinois1$13,996
Virginia1$9,330

Grants paid in 2025

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Presbyterian Homes Foundation
Saint Paul, MN
Unrestricted general$93,288
The House of Hope Presbyterian Church
St Paul, MN
Unrestricted general$69,965
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Unrestricted general$46,649
Salvation Army - St Paul
St Paul, MN
Unrestricted general$46,645
Union Gospel Mission
St Paul, MN
Unrestricted general$46,645
Red Cross - Twin Cities Area Chapter
Minneapolis, MN
Unrestricted general$46,645
Minnesota Orchestra
Minneapolis, MN
Unrestricted general$23,324
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
St Paul, MN
Unrestricted general$23,324
The Minnesota Opera
Minneapolis, MN
Unrestricted general$23,324
Cottey College
Nevada, MO
Unrestricted general$23,324
Prevent Child Abuse America
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted general$13,996
Caf - Charities Aid Foundation America
Alexandria, VA
St. Andrew's presbyterian,$9,330

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does W S & M L Meyers Char Fdn II accept grant applications?

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

How much does W S & M L Meyers Char Fdn II give?

$466,459 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $34,984.

Who runs W S & M L Meyers Char Fdn II?

Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).

What does W S & M L Meyers Char Fdn II fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.

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