Private foundation · EIN 95-4754104 · Encino, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The@barry and Wendy Meyer Charitable Foundation

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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: 45 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $10K. 67% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
45
$1.1M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Venice Family ClinicVenice, CAProvides free primary health care, specialty care and dental care$255K
Human Rights WatchNew York, NYTo protect human rights around the world$150K
National Foster Youth Institute (nfyi)Los Angeles, CATo improve outcomes for foster youth$79K
ACLU (american Civil Liberties Union) Foundation of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAWorking in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend rights$70K
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CADevelopment of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit$55K
Brave New FilmsLos Angeles, CATo champion social justice issues by using a model of media, education, and grassroots volunteers involvement$50K
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILTo help provide urgently needed care and support to families facing alzheimer's and advance vital research aimed at finding methods of trea…$25K
American Heart AssociationLos Angeles, CATo foster appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce heart disease and stroke$25K
Holocaust Museum LALos Angeles, CATo promote awareness$25K
Mayor's Fund for Los AngelesLos Angeles, CATo develope and support programs to help prevent angelenos from falling into homelessness through outreach, case management and expanded le…$25K
PBS SocalCosta Mesa, CATo provide programming to enrich lives of diverse people through art and music$25K
Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DCTo collect, preserve and display the heritage of the usa$25K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYThe world's largest private humanitarian relief organization to ease pain and suffering$20K
Happy Trails for KidsSanta Monica, CATo provide support year around to children in foster care$15K
Kcrw FoundationSanta Monica, CAPublic radio station broadcasting national public radio and news$15K
Southern California Public Radio (laist)Pasadena, CATo improve the quality of civic and cultural life of our metropolis$15K
The Summit FoundationBreckenridge, COTo enrich and improve the lives of residents and guests in the areas of health and human service, education, environment art, and culture a…$14K
Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of YouthWashington, DCTo help end extreme sentences for children, particularly juvenile life without parole$12K
CASA (court Appointed Special Advocates) for Children of Los AngelesMonterey Park, CATo mobilize community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children$12K
Library Foundation of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CATo provide critical support to the los angeles public library resulting in free programs, resources, and services available to the millions…$12K
Alliance for Children's RightsLos Angeles, CATo improve the lives and futures of children$10K
Anti-Recidivism Coalition (arc)Los Angeles, CATo reduce incarceration, improve the outcomes of formerly incarcerated, and to build healthier communities$10K
Children's Law Center of California (clc)Monterey Park, CATo aid foster youth$10K
Global GlimpseOakland, CATo provide american youth with experience first-hand exposure to different countries, cultures and people, in order to understand violent c…$10K
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaLos Angeles, CATo provide sexual and reproductive health care education$10K
Unicef USANew York, NYTo reach more children suffering at the hands of conflicts and natural disasters$10K
Westside Neighborhood School (wns)Los Angeles, CATo provide education and support in school$10K
I Have a Dream FoundationLos Angeles, CATo provide tuition support to children in low income communities$9,448
Everychild FoundationPacific Palisades, CATo ease suffering of children in the greater los angeles area$6,000
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILTo reach people facing hunger with food and groceries$6,000
The Archer School for GirlsLos Angeles, CATo empower young women to discover their passions and realize their true potential in an environment that is both ambitious and joyful$6,000
Children's RightsNew York, NYNational watchdog organization on behalf of abused abandoned foster kids$5,000
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CATo mobilize resources to fight hunger in the community$5,000
Jewish Federation Los AngelesLos Angeles, CATo address the greatest challenges of jewish life locally and globally by helping the most vulnerable to insure the jewish future for gener…$5,000
United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCTo make critical investments to keep holocaust memory alive as a relevant, transformative force in the 21st century$5,000
National Museum of American HistoryWashington, DCTo empower people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our past.$5,000
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTTo place unwanted dogs and cats into good homes$2,500
Jewish Family Service of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAEnriches the community and improves the lives of countless men and women$2,500
Children's Action Network (can)Los Angeles, CATo increase awareness about children's issues$2,000
Colorado Open LandsLakewood, COTo preserve the significant open lands and natural heritage of colorado$2,000
Friends of the Saban Community ClinicLos Angeles, CATo provide comprehensive, quality health care to those in need$2,000
Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CATo present and promote the performing arts in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience$2,000
American Folk Art MuseumLong Island City, NYProviding displays of art to the community$1,000
Cirque Lodge FoundationSundance, UTTo provide patient aid to those people who cannot afford the opportunity to receive premium addiction treatment$1,000
Inquilinos Unidos (iu)Los Angeles, CATo identify, train, and organize tenant leaders in los angeles$1,000

By state: California 30 · New York 5 · District of Columbia 4 · Illinois 2 · Colorado 2 · Utah 2

About this foundation

The@barry and Wendy Meyer Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Encino, California, administered in care of Lydia Plotkin, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 The@barry and Wendy Meyer Charitable 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 The@barry and Wendy Meyer Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 45 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The@barry and Wendy Meyer Charitable Foundation give?

California (30 grants), New York (5 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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