Meier Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Meier Family Foundation is a private foundation in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $360,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$360,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was down from $386,000 the year before.
4% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $346,000 | 24 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $386,000 | 26 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $360,000 | 23 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Meier Family 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 Meier Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 15 | $230,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $45,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Support maintenance at gerdin hope lodge | $30,000 |
| Covenant House | General | $25,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | General | $25,000 |
| No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength | General | $25,000 |
| Discovery World LTD | General | $20,000 |
| Exchange Club of Culver City Charitable Foundation | Support pulpfiction comic book store | $20,000 |
| Horizon Home Care and Hospice | Kathy hospice | $20,000 |
| Mental Health America of Wisconsin | General | $20,000 |
| Red Cross | Wisconsin floods | $20,000 |
| The Women's Center | General | $20,000 |
| Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County | General | $20,000 |
| 4th Dimension Society | General | $10,000 |
| Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | Sara jane elk fund for historic preservation | $10,000 |
| Food Pantry of Waukesha County | General | $10,000 |
| JDRF Wisconsin Chapter | General | $10,000 |
| Marcus Center for the Performing Arts | Community outreach programming | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | General | $10,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | General | $10,000 |
| Waukesha County Community Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| World Vision | General | $10,000 |
| Americares | La wildfire response | $10,000 |
| McCallum Theatre | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arlene Meier
- Marshall Meier
Questions people ask
Does Meier Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Meier Family Foundation give?
$360,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Meier Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arlene Meier (President) and Marshall Meier (Vice President).
What does Meier Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and arts and culture.