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THE MEIJER FOUNDATION

THE MEIJER FOUNDATION

Grand Rapids, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
38-6575227
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE MEIJER FOUNDATION

Grand Rapids, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
38-6575227
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Meijer Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, has a grantmaking scale of $1.6 million, primarily focusing on Michigan, North Carolina, and Ohio, with a total of 242 grants awarded. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.6M

2024
Grantees funded
242
Multi-year grantees
60%
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Total No. of Grants

28

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
B
Beth Snyder
Board Member
D
David Hooker
Board Member
D
Douglas F Meijer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MEIJER FOUNDATION?
No. THE MEIJER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MEIJER FOUNDATION give?
THE MEIJER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, North Carolina, and Ohio. 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 THE MEIJER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MEIJER FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MEIJER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE MEIJER FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MEIJER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE MEIJER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include WEST MICHIGAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY INC DBA FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS, COREWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION WEST MICHIGAN, and UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MEIJER FOUNDATION?
THE MEIJER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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