Private foundation · EIN 46-7296898 · Tarzana, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edwin T & Eleanor L Meyer Charitable Trust

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: 13 grants paid, $116K total, median $7,500. 69% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$116K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
69%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 12 of 13 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shriners HospitalChicago, ILFor general aid$16K
Dtla Pollice BoostersLos Angeles, CAFor general aid$13K
Cruisin for a CureLake Forest, CAProstate cancer program$10K
Louisville High SchoolWoodland Hills, CAFor general aid$10K
I'padriniHuntington Beach, CAFor general aid$8,000
HugsHonolulu, HITo fund the charitable purposes of the organization$7,500
Woodland Hills RotaryWoodland Hills, CAFor general aid$5,000
Santa Monica High SchoolSanta Monica, CAFor general aid$5,000
Lafd FoundationLos Angeles, CAFor general aid$5,000
Highland Hall Waldorf SchoolNorthridge, CAFor general aid$2,500
Igby MinistriesDecatur, ILFor general aid$2,500
Sisters of St LouisWoodland Hills, CAFor general aid$1,250

By state: California 9 · Texas 1 · Illinois 2 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

Edwin T & Eleanor L Meyer Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Tarzana, California, administered in care of Mark B Eskander, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Edwin T & Eleanor L Meyer Charitable Trust 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 Edwin T & Eleanor L Meyer Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $116K across 13 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Edwin T & Eleanor L Meyer Charitable Trust give?

California (9 grants), Texas (1 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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