How to apply
Application forms available at the school Contact: Cathie M Thomas, 305 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, Va, 5403895442 Deadlines: May 15th of each year Restrictions: Applicant must be a senior and plan to attend college
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
25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian SchoolsRoanoke, VA | General operations | $50K |
| Hope Tree Family ServicesSalem, VA | General operations | $50K |
| Loveable Services IncRoanoke, VA | Donation for general support | $50K |
| Carilion Clinic Foundation - Center for Grief & HealingRoanoke, VA | Donation for general support | $40K |
| Agape CenterMoneta, VA | Donation for general support | $40K |
| Lake Christian MinistriesMoneta, VA | Donation for general support | $40K |
| Bradley Free ClinicRoanoke, VA | Donation for general support | $40K |
| Camp BraveheartSalem, VA | Donation for general support | $30K |
| West End CenterRoanoke, VA | Donation for general support | $30K |
| Virtual Center for VcfsManlius, NY | Donation for general support | $20K |
| Bethlehem United Methodist ChurchMoneta, VA | General operations | $15K |
| Redwood Umc Warming ShelterRocky Mount, VA | Donation for general support | $10K |
| Masterpiece AllianceSalem, VA | Donation for general support | $10K |
| Aaf of RoanokeRoanoke, VA | Donation for general support | $10K |
| Greg Gelburd FoundationCharlottesville, VA | Donation for general support | $10K |
| Radford UniversityRadford, VA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ferrum CollegeFerrum, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Virginia Tech UniversityBlacksburg, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanoke, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Virginia WiseWise, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of North Carolina GreensboroGreensboro, NC | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Longwood UniversityFarmville, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Emory & Henry CollegeEmory, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| The Compassionate Friends of RoanokeRoanoke, VA | Donation for general support | $2,000 |
By state: Virginia 23 · New York 1 · North Carolina 1
About this foundation
James a Meador Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Salem, Virginia, tax-exempt since 1966. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does James a Meador Foundation 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 James a Meador Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $472K across 25 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does James a Meador Foundation give?
Virginia (23 grants), New York (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Koch Foundationsince 2014 | Arlington, VA | $64M93 grants · 2024 | $250K | Yes | $748M |
| Jack Kent Cooke Foundationsince 2015 | Lansdowne, VA | $25M1,419 grants · 2024 | $7,702 | Yes | $827M |
| Manning Family Foundationsince 2003 | Charlottesvle, VA | $14M65 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $275M |