Grants paid in 2024
41 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jdrf InternationalChicago, IL | General operating support | $350K |
| Mayo ClinicRochester, MN | Endowment fund | $167K |
| Don Moyer Boys & Girls ClubChampaign, IL | General operating support | $120K |
| Parkland College FoundationChampaign, IL | Scholarship fund | $100K |
| The High School of St Thomas More- ChampaignChampaign, IL | Scholarship fund | $100K |
| United Way of Champaign County Illinois IncSavoy, IL | General operating support | $100K |
| Prairielands Council Boy Scouts of America #117Champaign, IL | General operating support | $80K |
| Champaign Public Library FoundationChampaign, IL | Endowment fund | $75K |
| Champaign County CASA IncUrbana, IL | General operating support | $50K |
| San Diego Opera AssociationSan Diego, CA | General operating support | $50K |
| Daily Bread Soup Kitchen IncChampaign, IL | General operating support | $45K |
| Champaign County Freedom CelebrationChampaign, IL | General operating support | $25K |
| Forest Preserve Friends FoundationMahomet, IL | General operating support | $25K |
| Carle Development FoundationUrbana, IL | General operating support | $20K |
| Crisis NurseryUrbana, IL | General operating support | $20K |
| Cunningham Children's Home of Urbana IllinoisUrbana, IL | General operating support | $20K |
| Eastern Illinois Food BankUrbana, IL | General operating support | $20K |
| Salt and Light NfpChampaign, IL | General operating support | $20K |
| Champaign Urbana Symphony OrchestraChampaign, IL | General operating support | $15K |
| DreaamChampaign, IL | General operating support | $15K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County IncChampaign, IL | General operating support | $15K |
| East Central Illinois Youth for ChristChampaign, IL | General operating support | $15K |
| Champaign County Historical MuseumChampaign, IL | General operating support | $10K |
| Champaign County Ymcastephens Family YMCAChampaign, IL | General operating support | $10K |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation IncNew York, NY | General operating support | $10K |
| Empty Tomb IncChampaign, IL | General operating support | $10K |
| Feeding San DiegoSan Diego, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| Rady Childrens Hospital Foundation- San DiegoSan Diego, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| Restoration Urban MinistriesChampaign, IL | General operating support | $10K |
| The Salvation ArmyChampaign, IL | General operating support | $10K |
| The University of South Dakota FoundationVermillion, SD | Endowment fund | $10K |
| Champaign County Humane Society IncChampaign, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Developmental Service Center of Champaign County IncChampaign, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Red River Valley Association IncYork, PA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Rubys Rescue & Retreat NfpMcLean, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| San Diego Historical SocietySan Diego, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Helen Mary Stevick Senior Citizens CenterChampaign, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| American Liver FoundationWest Orange, NJ | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Champaign Parks FoundationChampaign, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| LA Jolla Historical SocietyLA Jolla, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncRye Brook, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
By state: Illinois 30 · Minnesota 1 · California 5 · New York 2 · South Dakota 1 · Pennsylvania 1
About this foundation
Meyer Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Champaign, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Meyer Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 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 Meyer Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 41 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Meyer Charitable Foundation give?
Illinois (30 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), California (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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