Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn
Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including universities, community and educational organizations, and organizations serving people with health challenges or rescuing animals.
Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn at a glance
In short: Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn gave $490K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $489,902
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $61,238
- +16.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $9,908,298
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Nebraska Foundation ($306K). Together the top 8 received $490K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 34 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Pennington, New Jersey. In 2025, 67% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 16% to Colorado, 9% to Illinois, 4% to Massachusetts, and 3% to Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn gives
- Giving grew 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2021) to $561K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $490K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | Unrestricted General | $305,611 |
| Colorado State University Foundation Fort Collins, CO | Unrestricted General | $80,000 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation Kearney, NE | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Historical Society of Royalston Royalston, MA | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Mission Compassion Paw Inc Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Little Heroes League Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Have Dreams Park Ridge, IL | Unrestricted General | $14,291 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,908,298 | $-146,629 | $549,975 | $489,902 | 8 | $509,895 | $251,055 | $516,109 |
| 2024 | $10,255,683 | $425,902 | $580,630 | $524,176 | 10 | $545,368 | $393,877 | $478,645 |
| 2023 | $10,769,228 | $-174,225 | $615,332 | $560,859 | 8 | $581,645 | $211,390 | $476,461 |
| 2022 | $11,567,319 | $130,611 | $377,158 | $313,036 | 6 | $353,548 | $122,963 | $562,821 |
| 2021 | $11,822,358 | $7,757,606 | $100,303 | $83,918 | 2 | — | $1,812 | $336,314 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn reported a distributable amount of $516K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for higher education, community charitable activities, care coordination for babies with complex health challenges, autism services, and dog rescue. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $489,902. Grant amounts ranged from $14,291 to $305,611, with a median of $17,500. The largest grants were $305,611 to the University of Nebraska Foundation and $80,000 to the Colorado State University Foundation. Other grants included $25,000 to Kearney Area Community Foundation and $20,000 to the Historical Society of Royalston. The filing listed the grants’ purposes as unrestricted general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anthony Madonia as president and director; Gene Henry Koepke as vice president and treasurer; and Robert J. Bennett, Stephen C. Homan, Benjamin G. Hirschfeld, and David Shoub as directors.
Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn is led by Anthony J. Madonia, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony J. Madonia
President & Director
Secretary & Director → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin G. Hirschfeld
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David E. Shoub
Director
President & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert J. Bennett
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen C. Homan
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gene Henry Koepke
Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Vice President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn
How much does Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn give each year?
Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn gave $490K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $524K across 10 grants.
What is Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn's typical grant size?
Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $61,238, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn give grants?
Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn gives mostly in Nebraska: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (16%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn's largest grantees?
Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include University of Nebraska Foundation ($305,611), Colorado State University Foundation ($80,000) and Kearney Area Community Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn?
Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $510K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $516K (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 does Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for higher education, community charitable activities, care coordination for babies with complex health challenges, autism services, and dog rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn's EIN?
Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2946730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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