Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust
The Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to 10 charitable organizations, all in Illinois, including health organizations, an animal welfare organization, a zoo, and The Salvation Army.
Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust gave $740K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $740,000
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $74,000
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $74,000
- Total assets
- $6,156,369
- -4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 W Washington Street 1120, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 554-3400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($74K). Together the top 10 received $740K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Illinois. The listed recipients were based in Chicago.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $480K (2020) to $740K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $740K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Organization | $74,000 |
| American Diabetes Association Chicago, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Organization | $74,000 |
| American Heart Association Chicago, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Organization | $74,000 |
| American Lung Association Chicago, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Organization | $74,000 |
| Anti-Cruelty Society Chicago, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Organization | $74,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Chicago, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Organization | $74,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Center Chicago, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Organization | $74,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society Chicago, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Organization | $74,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Organization | $74,000 |
| The Salvation Army Chicago, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Organization | $74,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,156,369 | $517,180 | $841,060 | $740,000 | 10 | $740,000 | $438,982 | $793,260 |
| 2024 | $6,474,420 | $1,169,848 | $790,975 | $710,000 | 10 | $710,000 | $1,096,845 | $704,169 |
| 2023 | $6,095,588 | $641,000 | $786,680 | $710,000 | 10 | $710,000 | $571,490 | $651,634 |
| 2022 | $6,241,268 | $642,673 | $750,034 | $670,000 | 10 | $670,000 | $573,409 | $679,488 |
| 2021 | $6,348,629 | $669,291 | $612,768 | $550,000 | 10 | — | $611,369 | $667,590 |
| 2020 | $6,301,592 | $277,567 | $538,748 | $480,000 | 10 | — | $222,997 | $542,565 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $793K for 2025 — 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 trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health, animal welfare, wildlife, and social services. For example, Lincoln Park Zoological Society describes its mission as connecting people with nature through a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in Chicago and advancing animal care, education, science, and conservation. Howard Brown Health Center says it provides healthcare and social services and conducts behavioral and clinical research. The American Lung Association describes its mission as improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust awarded 10 grants totaling $740,000. Each grant was $74,000. Recipients included Alzheimer’s Association, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Anti-Cruelty Society, Arthritis Foundation, Howard Brown Health Center, Lincoln Park Zoological Society, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and The Salvation Army, each receiving $74,000. The stated purpose for each was “to further the purpose of the organization.”
The trust stated in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Walter Bell, James E Murphy, and Eoin Dempsey as trustees.
Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James E. Murphy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Bell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eoin Dempsey
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pamela Meyer (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust
How much does Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust give each year?
Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust gave $740K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $710K across 10 grants.
What is Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $74,000, and its average grant was $74,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust give grants?
Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (10 grants).
Does Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Purpose of the Organization" (10 grants).
Who are Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Alzheimer's Association ($74,000), American Diabetes Association ($74,000) and American Heart Association ($74,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust?
Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $740K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $793K (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 Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health, animal welfare, wildlife, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust?
Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust's EIN?
Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7289264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Fredericka 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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