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The Gerald K. Meier Charitable Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. With a total of $274K in grants paid to six grantees in 2024, this funder does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
AS SPECIFIED IN THE CHARITABLE TRUST DOCUMENT, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS SEVEN NAMED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS BY MAKING ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUND PROVIDED BY THE GRANTOR.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FREEPORT PARKS FOUNDATION
$63.8K
12%
AMITY SOCIETY OF FREEPORT INC
$63.8K
12%
FRIENDS FOREVER HUMANE SOCIETY
$63.8K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$30.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$32.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GERALD K MEIER CHARITABLE TRUST %UNION SAVINGS BANK?
No. GERALD K MEIER CHARITABLE TRUST %UNION SAVINGS BANK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GERALD K MEIER CHARITABLE TRUST %UNION SAVINGS BANK give?
GERALD K MEIER CHARITABLE TRUST %UNION SAVINGS BANK primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 GERALD K MEIER CHARITABLE TRUST %UNION SAVINGS BANK’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GERALD K MEIER CHARITABLE TRUST %UNION SAVINGS BANK fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $31 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GERALD K MEIER CHARITABLE TRUST %UNION SAVINGS BANK make each year?
In 2024, GERALD K MEIER CHARITABLE TRUST %UNION SAVINGS BANK awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $274 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GERALD K MEIER CHARITABLE TRUST %UNION SAVINGS BANK fund recently?
In 2024, GERALD K MEIER CHARITABLE TRUST %UNION SAVINGS BANK awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include FREEPORT PARKS FOUNDATION, AMITY SOCIETY OF FREEPORT INC, and FRIENDS FOREVER HUMANE SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GERALD K MEIER CHARITABLE TRUST %UNION SAVINGS BANK?
GERALD K MEIER CHARITABLE TRUST %UNION SAVINGS BANK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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