Private foundation · EIN 83-2602411 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Meridian 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: 8 grants paid, $145K total, median $18K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$145K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Zionsville Parks Foundation IncZionsville, INGeneral fund$25K
P30 IncIndianapolis, INGeneral fund$20K
Marian UniversityIndianapolis, INGeneral fund$20K
Neurohope of Indiana IncIndianapolis, INGeneral fund$18K
Free Press IndianaIndianapolis, INGeneral fund$18K
Pace Community Action Agency IncVincennes, INGeneral fund$17K
Triple T Academy IncIndianapolis, INGeneral fund$15K
The New Harmony Project IncIndianapolis, INGeneral fund$13K

About this foundation

Meridian Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Meridian 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 Meridian Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $145K across 8 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Meridian Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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