Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust
The Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in San Jose, California. It made 25 grants totaling $35,700 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including schools, health-related organizations, and community groups.
Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust gave $36K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,700
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,428
- -31.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $722,080
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (64% 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 Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5821 Recife Way, San Jose, CA 95120
Phone: (408) 489-6386
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose ($7K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in California (64%) and Nevada (22%). Smaller shares went to recipients in Tennessee (6%), West Virginia (3%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust gives
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 57% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $46K (2023). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose San Jose, CA | School Program Support | $6,800 |
| Archbishop Mitty High School San Jose, CA | School Pgogram Support | $5,000 |
| Roman Catholic Bishop of Reno Reno, NV | School Program Support | $2,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Unrestricted Program Support | $2,000 |
| I Got You Reno Reno, NV | Unrestricted Program | $2,000 |
| St Lucy School Campbell, CA | Unrestricted Program Support | $2,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of San Jose Milpitas, CA | Unrestricted Program Support | $1,500 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation Oakland, CA | Unrestricted Program Support | $1,500 |
| Aubri Brown Club Morgan Hill, CA | Unrestricted Program Support | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital Ranson, WV | Unrestricted Program Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $722,080 | $50,408 | $46,781 | $35,700 | 25 | $35,700 | $42,847 | — |
| 2023 | $719,451 | $57,812 | $53,353 | $45,900 | 22 | $46,113 | $33,072 | — |
| 2022 | $710,371 | $10,439 | $49,131 | $38,150 | 22 | $42,990 | $33,551 | — |
| 2021 | $749,063 | $33,832 | $20,300 | $20,100 | 3 | $20,156 | $33,688 | $35,341 |
| 2020 | $709,536 | $143,966 | $181 | — | — | — | $10,348 | $29,435 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include school program support and unrestricted program support.
Among the 2024 grantees described in their own words, JW House says it keeps families together during medical crises by offering a welcoming home near a hospital. Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert describes its work as engaging children’s curiosity and creativity through hands-on exhibits and programs. Wild Horse Connection Corporation says it works to keep Virginia Range wild horses free on the range through community education and related efforts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $35,700. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $6,800, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $6,800 to Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose for school program support; $5,000 to Archbishop Mitty High School for school program support; $2,500 to Roman Catholic Bishop of Reno for school program support; and $2,000 each to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, I Got You Reno, and St. Lucy School. Other 2024 recipients included Boys & Girls Club of San Jose and Make-A-Wish Foundation, each receiving $1,500, and JW House and Children’s Discovery Museum, each receiving $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lisa A Enfantino and Stephen M Meyer as trustees.
Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa A. Enfantino
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Meyer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fred R Meyer (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust
How much does Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust give each year?
Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust gave $36K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 22 grants.
What is Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,428, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust give grants?
Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (22%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (5 grants), San Jose, CA (4 grants) and Campbell, CA (2 grants).
Does Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 84% of Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "School Program Support" (3 grants).
Who are Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose ($6,800), Archbishop Mitty High School ($5,000) and Roman Catholic Bishop of Reno ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust?
Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust reported $722K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What does Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include school program support and unrestricted program support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust's EIN?
Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-7055532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fred R Meyer Charitable Trust 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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