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The Meaning Foundation (EIN: 83-1707308) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers to meaningful employment for the formerly incarcerated, believing that a blend of healing, workforce development, and meaningful work fosters long-term human transformation and socioeconomic improvement. With an operating budget of $1.4 million and total revenue of $1.6 million for the 2024 filing year, the organization is supported by a diverse group of funders, none of which provide more than 50% of its revenue.
Mission Statement
THE MEANING FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT FOR THE FORMERLY INCARCERATED. WE BELIEVE THAT AN ADAPTIVE COMBINATION OF FOUNDATIONAL HEALING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT IS THE MOST POWERFUL MECHANISM FOR ENABLING LONG-TERM HUMAN TRANSFORMATION AND MULTIGENERATIONAL SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT.
Cause Areas
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Employment
Human services
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MEANING FOUNDATION’s budget?
In 2024, MEANING FOUNDATION reported an annual operating budget of around $1.4 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does MEANING FOUNDATION support?
MEANING FOUNDATION supports work in Employment and Human services.
Where does MEANING FOUNDATION operate?
MEANING FOUNDATION is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
Who funded MEANING FOUNDATION recently?
In 2024, MEANING FOUNDATION received grants from GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC, THE COOPER MATTHEWS FOUNDATION, and GETTING SMART COLLECTIVE. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant MEANING FOUNDATION received in 2024?
The largest grant to MEANING FOUNDATION in 2024 exceeds $271 thousand.
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