Edwin T Meredith Foundation
The Edwin T Meredith Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa, incorporated in 1946. The foundation has been tax-exempt since August 1949 and operates as a family foundation with a focus on supporting charitable organizations through strategic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+4.3% YoY
Grant Count
19
+35.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$73K
-23.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose centers on grants for youth agencies, higher education, cultural programs, and historic preservation. The foundation also provides support for hospitals and health agencies, as well as conservation efforts.
Primary funding interests include:
- Arts and culture
- Child welfare
- Community improvement
- Education
- Science
- Youth agencies
- Historic preservation
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $4,000 to $400,000.
How to Apply
** The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited proposals.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa, Wyoming, and Colorado. Specific counties of focus include Johnson, Polk, and Warren counties in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $22,653,412 (as of most recent filing)
- Total Annual Giving: $1,386,000
- Latest Financial Data: December 2023
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- D Mell Meredith Frazier – President
- ET Meredith IV – Vice President
- Cheri Cipperly – Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| D MELL MEREDITH FRAZIER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ET MEREDITH IV ET MEREDITH IV | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CHERI A CIPPERLEY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3106 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone: 515-284-2096
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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