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The Donald and Lorena Meier Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Nebraska, Illinois, and Colorado. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with grantees through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
$1.7M
66%
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$195K
8%
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
$100K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$22.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DONALD AND LORENA MEIER FDN?
No. DONALD AND LORENA MEIER FDN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DONALD AND LORENA MEIER FDN give?
DONALD AND LORENA MEIER FDN primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, Illinois, and Colorado. 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 DONALD AND LORENA MEIER FDN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DONALD AND LORENA MEIER FDN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DONALD AND LORENA MEIER FDN make each year?
In 2025, DONALD AND LORENA MEIER FDN awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $490 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DONALD AND LORENA MEIER FDN fund recently?
In 2025, DONALD AND LORENA MEIER FDN awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION , COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, and DEPAUL UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DONALD AND LORENA MEIER FDN?
DONALD AND LORENA MEIER FDN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.