Private foundation · EIN 84-1355347 · Denver, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Louis R and Dorothy M Meister 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $170K total, median $5,000. 96% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$170K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CO
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arrupe Jesuit High SchoolDenver, COGeneral operating$15K
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COGeneral operating$15K
Seeds of Hope of Northern ColoDenver, COGeneral operating$10K
Integrated Family Community SeEnglewood, COGeneral operating$10K
Urban Peak DenverDenver, COGeneral operating$9,000
Camp Chief Ouray-Ymca RockiesEstes Park, COGeneral operating$8,000
A Woman's Place IncGreeley, COGeneral operating$8,000
Camp WapiyapiDenver, COGeneral operating$8,000
Anchor Center for Blind ChildDenver, COGeneral operating$7,000
Nurse-Family PartnershipDenver, COGeneral operating$7,000
Teen IncNederland, COGeneral operating$7,000
National Sports Center DisableDenver, COGeneral operating$6,000
Nourish Meals on WheelsCentennial, COGeneral operating$6,000
Craig Hospital FoundationEnglewood, COGeneral operating$5,000
Denver Botanic GardensDenver, COGeneral operating$5,000
National Jewish HealthDenver, COGeneral operating$5,000
Rocky Mountain PBSDenver, COGeneral operating$5,000
Step DenverDenver, COGeneral operating$5,000
St Anthony Health FoundationLakewood, COGeneral operating$5,000
Full Circle of Lake CountyLeadville, COGeneral operating$5,000
Hands of the CarpenterGolden, COGeneral operating$5,000
New Legacy Charter SchoolAurora, COGeneral operating$4,000
Colorado Symphony AssocDenver, COGeneral operating$3,000
Rocky Mtn Repertory TheaterGrand Lake, COGeneral operating$2,000
El Sistema ColoradoDenver, COGeneral operating$2,000
Denver Young Artist OrchestraDenver, COGeneral operating$2,000
Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DCGeneral operating$850

By state: Colorado 26 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Louis R and Dorothy M Meister Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Bennett Bertoli, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Louis R and Dorothy M Meister 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 Louis R and Dorothy M Meister Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $170K across 27 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Louis R and Dorothy M Meister Foundation give?

Colorado (26 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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