Charles Meyer Foundation
Charles Meyer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $550K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $70K.
Charles Meyer Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles Meyer Foundation gave $23K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $23,245
- -22.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,811
- +16.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $550,045
- +7.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Charles Meyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was C Smith ($7K). Together the top 4 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charles Meyer Foundation gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $32K (2023). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| C Smith Galveston, TX | Charitable Assistance | $7,245 |
| J Ferber Galveston, TX | Charitable Assistance | $6,000 |
| Q Quigley Galveston, TX | Charitable Assistance | $5,000 |
| Z Masel Galveston, TX | Charitable Assistance | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $550,045 | $72,513 | $35,203 | $23,245 | 4 | $27,523 | $70,297 | $33,534 |
| 2025 | $512,735 | $55,865 | $40,835 | $29,845 | 6 | $33,878 | $53,674 | $31,278 |
| 2024 | $497,705 | $39,069 | $29,464 | $20,000 | 2 | $26,740 | $36,495 | $28,606 |
| 2023 | $488,100 | $13,670 | $42,843 | $31,587 | 5 | $35,187 | $11,165 | $27,579 |
| 2022 | $517,273 | $40,572 | $26,606 | $16,000 | 2 | $20,161 | $37,888 | $31,587 |
| 2021 | $503,307 | $31,437 | $11,341 | $1,657 | 1 | — | $23,945 | $27,936 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Meyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles Meyer Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Rabbi - Temple B'nai Israel
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Melissa Hernandez
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Richard Mann
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chad Disch (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: James Woolsey (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Charles Meyer Foundation
How much does Charles Meyer Foundation give each year?
Charles Meyer Foundation gave $23K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $30K across 6 grants.
What is Charles Meyer Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles Meyer Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,500, and its average grant was $5,811, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles Meyer Foundation give grants?
Charles Meyer Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Galveston, TX (4 grants).
Does Charles Meyer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Charles Meyer Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Assistance" (4 grants).
How large is Charles Meyer Foundation?
Charles Meyer Foundation reported $550K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Charles Meyer Foundation's EIN?
Charles Meyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6035534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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