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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Meier Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $386K across 38 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$386K
2024
Grantees funded
38
Multi-year grantees
74%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Arlene Meier
Board Member
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Marshall Meier
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Georgia, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $386 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include RADIO MILWAUKEE INC, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN INC, and THE WOMEN'S CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.