Abby Meeske Foundation
The Abby Meeske Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Gatos, California, that supports patients and families affected by childhood leukemia. Through Abby’s Assist, its family support and gifting branch, it aims to reduce some of the emotional burden of pediatric cancer by helping ease related financial pressures.
Abby Meeske Foundation at a glance
In short: Abby Meeske Foundation gave $65K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- +306.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +457.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,667
- -27.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $90,842
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Abby Meeske Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It accepts nominees through hospital social workers for patients and families in need of financial support while undergoing leukemia treatment. The filing states that no application form exists and that the foundation focuses on patients and families in the Bay Area.
- Contact
Application contact: Kyle Meeske
Mailing address: 16180 Jacaranda, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: (563) 676-0016
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abby Meeske Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Glenda ZET and Juan Sicajau ($3K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it focuses on patients and families in the Bay Area. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 3% to recipients in Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $65K (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sonal Bartaria Amit Dhariwal Danville, CA | Donation Was Made to Undergoing Treatment for Cancer. | $2,500 |
| Alfonso Cruz San Jose, CA | Donation Was Made to Undergoing Treatment for Cancer. | $2,500 |
| Anai Yareli Vazquez-Alquisiras Halfmoon Bay, CA | Donation Was Made to Undergoing Treatment for Cancer. | $2,500 |
| Marializ Puyen-Briones Santa Clara, CA | Donation Was Made to Undergoing Treatment for Cancer. | $2,500 |
| Dustin McCall Salinas, CA | Donation Was Made to Undergoing Treatment for Cancer. | $2,500 |
| Katrina and Raymond Mike' Blanchard Reno, NV | Donation Was Made to Undergoing Treatment for Cancer. | $2,000 |
| Francisca Jacuinde Salinas, CA | Donation Was Made to Undergoing Treatment for Cancer. | $2,000 |
| April Mazzanti Oakdale, CA | Donation Was Made to Undergoing Treatment for Cancer. | $2,000 |
| Cairra Gomar Salinas, CA | Donation Was Made to Undergoing Treatment for Cancer. | $2,000 |
| Savanna Phan Jan Heng Modesto, CA | Donation Was Made to Undergoing Treatment for Cancer. | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,842 | $82,619 | $80,553 | $65,000 | 39 | $80,553 | $1,807 |
| 2023 | $88,776 | $55,123 | $24,843 | $16,000 | 7 | $24,843 | — |
| 2022 | $58,496 | $58,496 | — | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is supporting patients and families undergoing cancer treatment. Its website describes its mission as alleviating some of the emotional burden on families battling pediatric cancer by reducing associated financial burdens. Its filing says it accepts nominees for patients and families in need of financial support while undergoing leukemia treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $65,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,500, with a median of $1,500. The listed grants were donations to individuals undergoing cancer treatment. The largest grants were $2,500 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kyle Meeske as president, Jennifer Meeske as treasurer, and Mike Zeman as director.
Abby Meeske Foundation is led by Kyle Meeske, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kyle Meeske
President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Zeman
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Meeske
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Abby Meeske Foundation
How much does Abby Meeske Foundation give each year?
Abby Meeske Foundation gave $65K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 7 grants.
What is Abby Meeske Foundation's typical grant size?
Abby Meeske Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,667, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Abby Meeske Foundation give grants?
Abby Meeske Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (7 grants), Salinas, CA (6 grants), Santa Clara, CA (3 grants) and Sunnyvale, CA (3 grants).
Does Abby Meeske Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Abby Meeske Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation Was Made to Undergoing Treatment for Cancer." (39 grants).
Who are Abby Meeske Foundation's largest grantees?
Abby Meeske Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Glenda ZET and Juan Sicajau ($3,000 across 2 grants), Sonal Bartaria Amit Dhariwal ($2,500) and Alfonso Cruz ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Abby Meeske Foundation?
Abby Meeske Foundation reported $91K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $83K.
What does Abby Meeske Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is supporting patients and families undergoing cancer treatment. Its website describes its mission as alleviating some of the emotional burden on families battling pediatric cancer by reducing associated financial burdens. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abby Meeske Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Abby Meeske Foundation's EIN?
Abby Meeske Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3403288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Abby Meeske Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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