How to apply
Please contact the organization at above address for "guidelines for proposals" for more information Contact: Mead Family Foundation, 4801 Hampden Lane Unit 106, Bethesda, MD, 3017614433 Deadlines: Proposals by march 15th Restrictions: Please contact the organization at above address for "guidelines for proposals" for more information
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
42 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health EducationRaleigh, NC | Poe center capital/operating proposal | $363K |
| Kid MuseumBethesda, MD | Building organizational capacity for kid | $250K |
| The 4r Foundation IncOrlando, FL | 4roots farm campus phase ii capital request | $250K |
| Project InventSan Francisco, CA | Staff capacity, educator training, and platform development | $240K |
| KidznotesDurham, NC | General operating support | $200K |
| National Family Resiliency Center IncColumbia, MD | Fostering resiliency for individuals and families | $180K |
| The Upcounty Hub IncGermantown, MD | Funding support for communications and development director | $150K |
| Parent Encouragement Program IncKensington, MD | Strengthening pep grants capacity for sustainability and growth | $145K |
| Montgomery County Children's Opportunity AllianceBethesda, MD | General operating: common agenda implementation | $100K |
| Stepup MinistryRaleigh, NC | General operating and capital funding | $100K |
| Dress for Success Triangle NcRaleigh, NC | Scaling for growth | $90K |
| The 4r Foundation IncOrlando, FL | General operating support | $65K |
| Montgomery County Food CouncilBethesda, MD | General operating support | $60K |
| Red Wiggler Community FarmClarksburg, MD | General operating support | $60K |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of the TriangleDurham, NC | Regional capacity building and healthy food support | $60K |
| United Service Organizations IncArlington, VA | General operating support- uso north carolina | $60K |
| CorralCary, NC | The riding academy (ra) | $50K |
| Durham Children's InitiativeDurham, NC | General operating support | $50K |
| The Upcounty Hub IncGermantown, MD | General operating support | $50K |
| The Women's Center IncChapel Hill, NC | General operating support | $50K |
| TrosaDurham, NC | T-west expansion capital project and general operating support | $50K |
| EverymindRockville, MD | General operating support | $40K |
| IdentityGaithersburg, MD | General operating support | $40K |
| KaboomBethesda, MD | General operating support | $40K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central FloridaOrlando, FL | Downtown orlando boys & girls clubs operating supportinvesting in youth | $35K |
| Children's Inn at NihBethesda, MD | Happily hungry cooking classes | $35K |
| Collegiate Directions IncBethesda, MD | General operating support for college access and completion | $35K |
| Project InventSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $35K |
| Caring House IncDurham, NC | Caring house general operating support | $30K |
| Joel FundWake Forest, NC | General operating | $30K |
| Urban Alliance Foundation IncWashington, DC | General operating support for the greater washington, dc region | $30K |
| Kid MuseumBethesda, MD | General operating support | $25K |
| Manna Food CenterGaithersburg, MD | General operating support | $25K |
| Warrior Canine ConnectionBoyds, MD | Service dog program operating support | $25K |
| Joel FundWake Forest, NC | General operating support | $15K |
| The 4r Foundation IncOrlando, FL | General operating support | $15K |
| Hospice of Wake County IncRaleigh, NC | Tribute grant | $10K |
| Kid MuseumBethesda, MD | General operating support | $10K |
| Pet Alliance of Greater OrlandoOrlando, FL | General operating support | $10K |
| The Upcounty Hub IncGermantown, MD | General operating support | $10K |
| Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health EducationRaleigh, NC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Arts in ActionDurham, NC | General operating support | $5,000 |
By state: Maryland 18 · North Carolina 15 · Florida 5 · California 2 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Mead Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, administered in care of Intentional Philanthropy LLC, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Mead Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Please contact the organization at above address for "guidelines for proposals" for more information Deadlines: Proposals by march 15th.
How much does Mead Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $3.1M across 42 grants, a median of $45K.
Where does Mead Family Foundation give?
Maryland (18 grants), North Carolina (15 grants), Florida (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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