Private foundation · EIN 82-6753307 · Indianapolis, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nina and James Meyer 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: 7 grants paid, $260K total, median $15K. 71% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$260K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in IN
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Conquer Paralysis NowLas Vegas, NVCharitable$100K
NYU Langone HealthNew York, NYCharitable$100K
Outrun the SunIndianapolis, INCharitable$20K
Coburn PlaceIndianapolis, INCharitable$15K
Five Star LifeElkhart, INCharitable$15K
Jojo's Jumpstart FoundationWestfield, INCharitable$5,000
Outrun the SunIndianapolis, INCharitable$5,000

By state: Nevada 1 · New York 1 · Indiana 5

About this foundation

Nina and James Meyer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Nina and James Meyer 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 Nina and James Meyer Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $260K across 7 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Nina and James Meyer Family Foundation give?

Nevada (1 grants), New York (1 grants), Indiana (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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