GPK Foundation
GPK Foundation is a private foundation based in Buda, Texas, according to its filing. Founded by Peter and Carole Meyers, it states that its general objective is to improve the world; the foundation says it obtained 501(c)(3) status in December 2007.
Key facts about GPK Foundation
In short: GPK Foundation gave $50K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Texas. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-1175028
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $4,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025)
- Total assets
- $889,873
- Primary geography
- Texas (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited grant requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$890K
+2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$50K
+11.1% YoY
Grant Count
10
-23.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+44.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GPK Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is GPK Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states a broad mission covering science, education, health, justice, freedom, and peace. Its 2025 grants included unrestricted support for organizations working in areas such as civil liberties, public broadcasting, public radio, and experiential education. For example, the ACLU Foundation of Texas describes its work as promoting freedom, justice, equality, and dignity, and providing legal counsel to people whose civil liberties or rights are threatened. PBS Foundation says it seeks philanthropic support for public broadcasting, while NPR describes a mission of informing the public through noncommercial programming. World Ocean School describes its work as experiential education at sea.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $50,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $9,000, with a median of $4,000; all 10 were listed as unrestricted. The largest grants were $9,000 to ACLU Foundation of Texas, $7,000 to Doctors Without Borders, and $5,500 each to Planned Parenthood and RAICES.
Review Cycle
, and a restriction to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (29%), New York (19%), Maryland (14%), Illinois (8%), and California (8%). The listed 2025 recipients also include organizations in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2024) to $60K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $50K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ACLU Foundation of Texas ($9K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation of Texas Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Doctors Without Boarders Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Raices San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Cure Sma Elk Grove, IL | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Open Primaries Educational Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| The Trevor Project West Hollywood, CA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| PBS Foundation Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| World Ocean School Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $889,873 | $49,236 | $54,268 | $50,000 |
| 2024 | $869,132 | $80,703 | $46,475 | $45,000 |
| 2023 | $852,361 | $30,802 | $51,885 | $50,000 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $889,873 | $869,132 | $852,361 |
| Revenue | $49,236 | $80,703 | $30,802 |
| Expenses | $54,268 | $46,475 | $51,885 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $50,838 | $45,838 | $50,838 |
| Net Investment Income | $47,995 | $80,066 | $30,165 |
| Distributable Amount | $53,423 | $50,780 | $49,607 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kati L Cesario as treasurer; Peter V Meyers as president; Carole A Meyers as vice president; and Peter T Meyers as secretary. It also lists Rebecca Pollack, Greg Meyers, Ketsey Nelson, and Robyn Cesario as directors.
GPK Foundation is led by Peter T. Meyers, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter T. Meyers
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Meyers
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Pollack
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ketsey Nelson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Cesario
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole A. Meyers
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kati L. Cesario
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tony Cesario (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Susan Curley (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Application contact: Kati L Cesario
Mailing address: 6306 Night Chinook Drive, Buda, TX 78610
Phone: (713) 306-0966
Website: https://gpkfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about GPK Foundation
How much does GPK Foundation give each year?
GPK Foundation gave $50K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 13 grants.
What is GPK Foundation's typical grant size?
GPK Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from GPK Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does GPK Foundation give grants?
GPK Foundation's top state is Texas, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Maryland (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does GPK Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of GPK Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are GPK Foundation's largest grantees?
GPK Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include ACLU Foundation of Texas ($9,000), Doctors Without Boarders ($7,000) and Planned Parenthood ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is GPK Foundation?
GPK Foundation reported $890K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (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 GPK Foundation fund?
The foundation states a broad mission covering science, education, health, justice, freedom, and peace. Its 2025 grants included unrestricted support for organizations working in areas such as civil liberties, public broadcasting, public radio, and experiential education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GPK Foundation?
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited grant requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is GPK Foundation's EIN?
GPK Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1175028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does GPK Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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