Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation
The Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation was a private foundation based in Deerfield, Illinois. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation liquidated during the calendar year; it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation at a glance
- Expenses (2023)
- $4,525
- -98.1% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Nine Parkway North 200, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 282-6357
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2022 grantees were based in Florida, New York, and Illinois. These grants do not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 8 of 14 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $593 repeat.
- 36% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $233K (2022). In 2022 it made 14 grants totaling $233K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Jenkintown, PA | Donation | $206,667 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks West Palm Beach, FL | Donation | $17,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Washington, DC | Donation | $2,100 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | Donation | $2,050 |
| Emanuel Congregation Chicago, IL | Donation | $1,750 |
| FAU Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Donation | $1,600 |
| Camera Boston, MA | Donation | $1,150 |
| Children's Research Fund Chicago, IL | Donation | $500 |
| Norton Art Museum West Palm Beach, FL | Donation | $295 |
| The Ark Chicago, IL | Donation | $72 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $4,525 | — | — | — | — | $114 |
| 2022 | $4,525 | $5,919 | $237,407 | $233,275 | 14 | $233,275 | $3,887 | $14,502 |
| 2021 | $236,013 | $5,141 | $31,583 | $24,171 | 9 | $24,171 | — | $12,678 |
| 2020 | $262,455 | $5,435 | $27,280 | $16,345 | 12 | — | — | $14,478 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $114 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions covered live theatre, Jewish community services and wellbeing, human rights and democratic values, and consumer transparency and fairness.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 14 grants totaling $233,275 in 2022, 9 grants totaling $24,171 in 2021, and 12 grants totaling $16,345 in 2020. No typical award size is stated.
Notable 2022 grants included $17,000 to Palm Beach Dramaworks Inc. The grantee describes its work as presenting classic, contemporary, and world-premiere plays, and says it believes in the transformative power of live theatre. The American Jewish Committee received $2,050; it describes its mission as advancing the wellbeing of Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values. The Ark received $72; it says it helps Chicagoland Jews facing adversity navigate toward self-reliance. Consumer Reports Inc. received $25; it describes itself as working with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Bernard R. Meyer and Hartley Meyer as directors.
Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bernard R. Meyer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hartley Meyer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation
What does Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions covered live theatre, Jewish community services and wellbeing, human rights and democratic values, and consumer transparency and fairness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation make grants?
The listed 2022 grantees were based in Florida, New York, and Illinois. These grants do not establish a broader geographic focus.
How much is Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $114 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation's EIN?
Dannenberg-Meyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3908201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Dannenberg-Meyer 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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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