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EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION

EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION

Des Moines, IA, US
501(c)3
EIN
42-6059818
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION

Des Moines, IA, US
501(c)3
EIN
42-6059818
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Edwin T. Meredith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With total grants paid amounting to $1.4 million in 2024 and 52 grantees, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.4M

2024
Grantees funded
52
Multi-year grantees
42%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

19

Median 1st year grant
$8.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Cheri a Cipperley
Board Member
D
D Mell Meredith Frazier
Board Member
E
Et Meredith Iv Et Meredith Iv
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION?
No. EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION give?
EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Wyoming, and Florida. 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 EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL IOWA, SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA, and DRAKE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION?
EDWIN T MEREDITH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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