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The Meier Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing engagement through established connections. Nonprofits interested in seeking support can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ARNOT ART MUSEUM
ELMIRA, NY
$52.1K
22%
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Bronx, NY
$16K
7%
TRUSTEES OF UNION COLLEGE IN THE TOWN OF SCHENECTADY IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK
Schenectady, NY
$8K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
$500
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
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 New York, District Of Columbia, and Maryland. 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 below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. 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 40 grants, totaling nearly $38 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 50 grantees. Recent grantees include ARNOT ART MUSEUM, GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, and TRUSTEES OF UNION COLLEGE IN THE TOWN OF SCHENECTADY IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. 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.
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