Private foundation · EIN 53-0241716 · Washington, District of Columbia

Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (See statement 18) and its median grant is $35K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 274 grants paid, $14M total, median $35K. 47% of grants stayed in District of Columbia. Stated restrictions:

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
274
$14M
Median grant
$35K
Stays in DC
47%
of grants
Deadline
See below
See statement 18
Assets
$231M

How to apply

Contact: Statement 18, 601 13th Street Nw 12th Floor, Washington, DC, 2024838294 Deadlines: Restrictions:

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 274 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
DC Justice LabWashington, DCTo support general operations over four years$375K
UptogetherOakland, CATo support the moco boost guaranteed minimum income pilot in montgomery county over three years$333K
African Communities TogetherWashington, DCTo support the greater washington regional chapter over four years$300K
Dreaming Out LoudWashington, DCTo support a capital campaign for good food on good hope road: a model for food system transformation$300K
Black Swan AcademyWashington, DCTo support general operations over four years$250K
Greater Washington Community FoundationWashington, DCTo support a donor advised fund for a guaranteed basic income pilot in prince george's county$225K
Dreaming Out LoudWashington, DCTo support general operations over four years$200K
Black Church Food Security NetworkBaltimore, MDTo support general operations of the black church food security network in the greater washington region over three years$175K
Harriet's Wildest DreamsClinton, MDTo support general operations over three years$175K
Out for JusticeBaltimore, MDTo support general operations over three years$175K
Tides FoundationSan Francisco, CATo support the life after release fund over four years$175K
Black Swan AcademyWashington, DCTo support envisioning safety on our campuses over three years$150K
Critical ExposureWashington, DCTo support general operations over four years$150K
Organizing BlackBaltimore, MDTo support general operations$150K
Racial Justice NowSilver Spring, MDTo support racial justice now! over four years$150K
Social Good FundRichmond, CATo support general operations of the fair budget coalition over four years$150K
Advocates for Justice & EducationWashington, DCTo support general operations over four years$125K
One DCWashington, DCTo support general operations over four years$125K
Empower DCWashington, DCTo support general operations over three years$110K
National Korean American Service and Education ConsortiumCentreville, VATo support general operations for hamkae center over three years$110K
Trabajadores Unidos de Washington DCWashington, DCTo support general operations over three years$110K
Many Languages One VoiceWashington, DCTo support general operations over three years$108K
Movement MattersWashington, DCTo support capacity building and training for organizers in greater washington$105K
Amica Center for Immigrant RightsWashington, DCTo support a campaign aimed at expanding universal representation programs in virginia$100K
Beloved Community IncubatorWashington, DCTo support general operations over three years$100K
Bread for the CityWashington, DCTo support advocacy and organizing work over four years$100K
Centro de Apoyo FamiliarRiverdale, MDTo support general operations over two years$100K
Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal AnalysisRichmond, VATo support general operations over two years$100K
DC Fiscal Policy InstituteWashington, DCTo support general operations over two years$100K
Destiny Bridge BuildersKaty, TXTo support the school for black feminist politics' work in the greater washington region over three years$100K
IdentityGaithersburg, MDTo support identitys transformational campaign for ambitious growth, innovation and impact over three years$100K
Legal Aid Justice CenterCharlottesville, VATo support general operations over two years$100K
National Domestic Workers AllianceNew York, NYTo support the implementation of dcs domestic worker employment rights amendment act over two years$100K
Social Good FundRichmond, CATo support the dc healing and transformative justice hub's resourcing our organizers transforming systems (roots) project$100K
Tenants and Workers United Inquilinos y Trabajadores UnidosAlexandria, VATo support general operations over three years$100K
Undocublack NetworkWashington, DCTo support the undocublack network in the greater washington region over four years$100K
VoiceArlington, VATo support general operations over two years$100K
Young People for ProgressSilver Spring, MDTo support general operations over three years$100K
DC Fiscal Policy InstituteWashington, DCTo support just recovery dc over two years$90K
Edu-FuturoArlington, VATo support systems change advocacy for immigrant rights in northern virginia over two years$90K
Virginia OrganizingCharlottesville, VATo support general operations for dreamer mothers in action over two years$90K
AfrithriveSilver Spring, MDTo support general operations over two years$89K
CarecenWashington, DCTo support general operations over two years$88K
Defending Rights and DissentWashington, DCTo support general operations of muslims for just futures in greater washington over three years$88K
Alliance for Global JusticeTucson, AZTo support la colectiva's general operations over three years$85K
Mother's Outreach NetworkWashington, DCTo support general operations over three years$85K
Progressive Maryland Education FundUpper Marlboro, MDTo support general operations over three years$85K
Serve Your City Ward 6 Mutual AidWashington, DCTo support general operations over two years$85K
The Festival CenterWashington, DCTo support general operations for roc-dc$85K
The International Mayan LeagueWashington, DCTo support general operations in greater washington over two years$85K
DC Jobs With JusticeWashington, DCTo support general operations over three years$83K
Virginia Coalition for Immigrant RightsAlexandria, VATo support general operations over two years$83K
Bu-GataArlington, VATo support general operations over two years$80K
CASALangley Park, MDTo support general operations in the greater washington region over two years$80K
DC ActionWashington, DCTo support general operations over two years$80K
Everyday CanvassingSilver Spring, MDTo support general operations over two years$80K
Maryland Center on Economic PolicyBaltimore, MDTo support general operations over two years$80K
New Virginia Majority Education FundAlexandria, VATo support general operations over three years$80K
Prince George's Leadership Action NetworkLanham, MDTo support general operations over two years$80K
Washington Interfaith NetworkWashington, DCTo support general operations over two years$80K

By state: District of Columbia 128 · Maryland 67 · Virginia 46 · California 15 · New York 6 · Texas 2

About this foundation

Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, tax-exempt since 1946. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Deadlines: See statement 18.

How much does Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $14M across 274 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation give?

District of Columbia (128 grants), Maryland (67 grants), Virginia (46 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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