Private foundation · EIN 26-3732658 · Sarasota, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Urban and Shelley Meyer Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $139K total, median $1,000. 28% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$139K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in FL
28%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

32 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tim Tebow FoundationJacksonsville, FLGeneral support$39K
Rock City ChurchHilliard, OHGeneral support$25K
Folds of HonorTulsa, OKGeneral support$15K
Bowling Green State University Foundation IncBowling Green, OHGeneral support$10K
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDGeneral support$9,000
National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame IncIrving, TXGeneral support$5,700
Vga GolfPinehurst, NCGeneral support$5,000
Roy Hall Driven FoundationGahanna, OHGeneral support$5,000
Southern Highlands Olympia CompaniesLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$5,000
Don't Ever Give Up IncPinehurst, OHGeneral support$2,500
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral support$2,200
Selah Freedom IncSarasota, FLGeneral support$1,658
Casting for the Kids IncSarasota, FLGeneral support$1,500
Adam's Angels MinistryBrenham, TXGeneral support$1,000
Child Protection Center IncSarasota, FLGeneral support$1,000
Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic ChurchSarasota, FLGeneral support$1,000
The Brayden Cole Hinck FoundationCalabasas, CAGeneral support$1,000
The Morgan Judd FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral support$1,000
The Christopher Coffland Memorial Fund Inc Dba Catch a Lift FundHilliard, OHGeneral support$1,000
Mt Sinai United FriendshipCleveland, OHGeneral support$1,000
Bowling Green Youth BaseballBowling Green, OHGeneral support$795
The Country Club at Muirfield Village FoundationDublin, OHGeneral support$731
The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OHGeneral support$686
Sarasota Police Foundation IncSarasota, FLGeneral support$638
Great Commission ChurchMiami, FLGeneral support$540
Rainey Elite SpeedOcala, FLGeneral support$500
Unverferth House IncColumbus, OHGeneral support$500
Alliance for Compassion and Education DevelopmentSacremento, CAGeneral support$500
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Centreal OhioColumbus, OHGeneral support$500
Make a Wish FoundationColumbus, OHGeneral support$300
Florida Police Benevolent Association Sw Florida ChapterSarasota, FLGeneral support$200
Susan G KomenDallas, TXGeneral support$100

By state: Ohio 13 · Florida 9 · Oklahoma 1 · Maryland 1 · Texas 3 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Urban and Shelley Meyer Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sarasota, Florida, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Urban and Shelley Meyer Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Urban and Shelley Meyer Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $139K across 32 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Urban and Shelley Meyer Family Foundation Inc give?

Ohio (13 grants), Florida (9 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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