AI Summary
The RUSS & HELEN MEYER CHARITABLE TRUST is a 501(c)(3) foundation that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2024 filing year, the Trust paid a total of $658.5K across 41 grantees.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC
Wichita, KS
$553K
36%
WICHITA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
Wichita, KS
$150K
10%
WICHITA FAMILY CRISIS CENTER
Wichita, KS
$56K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
35
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RUSS & HELEN MEYER CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. RUSS & HELEN MEYER CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RUSS & HELEN MEYER CHARITABLE TRUST give?
RUSS & HELEN MEYER CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, California, and Oklahoma. 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 RUSS & HELEN MEYER CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RUSS & HELEN MEYER CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RUSS & HELEN MEYER CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, RUSS & HELEN MEYER CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $659 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RUSS & HELEN MEYER CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, RUSS & HELEN MEYER CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC, WICHITA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, and WICHITA FAMILY CRISIS CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RUSS & HELEN MEYER CHARITABLE TRUST?
RUSS & HELEN MEYER CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.