George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN
George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $136K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $22K.
George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN at a glance
In short: George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN gave $20K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,500
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -72.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,786
- +90.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $135,792
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was George Washington's Mount Vernon ($5K). Together the top 7 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 151 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN gives
- Giving fell 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $62K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington's Mount Vernon Mt Vernon, VA | Historical | $5,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Historical Society Foundation Madison, WI | Historic Perservation | $5,000 |
| Olmstead Network Washington, DC | General | $2,500 |
| Help of Door County Sturgeon Bay, WI | Social Service | $1,000 |
| Washington Park Neighbors Milwaukee, WI | Cultural | $500 |
| Wisconsin Policy Forum Milwaukee, WI | General | $500 |
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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 | $135,792 | $28,790 | $28,003 | $19,500 | 7 | $20,745 | $21,532 | $19,791 |
| 2023 | $135,005 | $51,092 | $68,618 | $36,588 | 25 | $42,138 | $26,112 | $21,387 |
| 2022 | $152,531 | $11,579 | $78,225 | $62,200 | 29 | $64,796 | — | $25,900 |
| 2021 | $219,177 | $108,683 | $60,776 | $50,675 | 39 | $52,005 | $100,249 | $24,644 |
| 2020 | $171,270 | $41,213 | $70,002 | $52,126 | 51 | — | $24,267 | $22,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN is led by Elizabeth J. Meyer, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth J. Meyer
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Joan Meyer
Assistant Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel N. Hope IV
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: George Ln Meyer Jr. (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Mary Catherine Meyer (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN
How much does George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN give each year?
George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN gave $20K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 25 grants.
What is George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN's typical grant size?
George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,786, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN give grants?
George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN gives mostly in Wisconsin: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (26%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (3 grants).
Does George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN's largest grantees?
George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN's largest 2024 grantees include George Washington's Mount Vernon ($5,000), United Performing Arts Fund Inc ($5,000) and Wisconsin Historical Society Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN?
George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN reported $136K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN's EIN?
George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6043219. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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