Private foundation · EIN 56-2130580 · Raleigh, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Meg Foundation Inc

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: 14 grants paid, $88K total, median $6,250. 79% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$88K
Median grant
$6,250
Stays in NC
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Inter-Faith Food ShuttleRaleigh, NCGeneral support$15K
American Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral support$10K
Figs of Wake CountyRaleigh, NCGeneral support$10K
PBS NcResearch Triangle Park, NCGeneral support$10K
Planned Parenthood South AtlanticRaleigh, NCGeneral support$10K
Food Bank of Central and Eastern NcRaleigh, NCGeneral support$7,500
SPCA Wake CountyRaleigh, NCGeneral support$7,500
St Paul Ame ChurchRaleigh, NCStained glass windows$5,000
ASPCAWashington, DCGeneral support$2,500
Elon UniversityElon, NCGeneral support$2,500
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GAGeneral support$2,500
Penland School of CraftsPenland, NCGeneral support$2,500
United Arts CouncilRaleigh, NCGeneral support$2,000
Church of the Good ShepardRaleigh, NCRector's fund$1,000

By state: North Carolina 11 · Iowa 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Meg Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina, administered in care of M Elizabeth Gant, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Meg Foundation Inc 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 Meg Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $88K across 14 grants, a median of $6,250.

Where does Meg Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (11 grants), Iowa (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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