Private foundation · EIN 47-2620690 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Albert and Janice Meister Family Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $846K total, median $50K. 47% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$846K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cityside Jounralism IntiativeBerkeley, CASupport delivering high quality journalism to underserved communities$150K
Climate Emergency FundBeverly Hills, CASupport awareness of climate change and advocacy for sustainable energy$100K
Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance ProjectSanta Monica, CASupport women who are financially unable to pay for safe, legal abortions or emergency contraception$100K
Flight Path Dance FoundationNew York, NYSupport tuition-free youth dance company and career preparation program for nyc dancers ages 14-18$80K
Freedom to Read FoundationChicago, ILSupport freedom of speech and of the press$75K
Committee to Protect JournalismNew York, NYSupport press freedom and keeping journalists safe$61K
Roger Baldwin FoundationChicago, ILSupport protecting the liberties guaranteed by the us constitution$50K
4pt0 SchoolsNew Orleans, LASupport program for high school students to create art portfolios$50K
East Bay SPCAOakland, CASupport medical care for animals being taken in$35K
Electronic Fronteir FoundationSan Francisco, CASupport defense of civil liberties in the digital world$35K
Block Club ChicagoChicago, ILSupport nonprofit public journalism$25K
City ReportNew York, NYSupport nonprofit public journalism$25K
Freedom of the Press FoundationBrooklyn, NYSupport freedom of the press$25K
Keep Oakland BeautifulOakland, CASupport litter clean-up event in oakland and promotion of safe, inclusive public spaces$25K
Creative Commons CorporationMountain View, CASupport a thriving commons of shared knowledge and culture$10K

By state: California 7 · New York 4 · Illinois 3 · Louisiana 1

About this foundation

Albert and Janice Meister Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Albert and Janice Meister Family 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 Albert and Janice Meister Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $846K across 15 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Albert and Janice Meister Family Foundation give?

California (7 grants), New York (4 grants), Illinois (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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