James R Meadows Jr Foundation

NASHVILLE, TN EIN: 62-1545923

The James R Meadows Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee, established in 1994. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a primary focus on grantmaking to public charities across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$18.6M

-1.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

-0.5% YoY

Grant Count

-6.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$26K

+6.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James R Meadows Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's purpose is to provide support to public charities. Primary funding interests include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation made 66 grants in 2023, providing support to over 40 public charities.

Grant Range

** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $300,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Grant Distribution by State

Tennessee $5.1M (88%)

Iowa $325K (6%)

Maryland $100K (2%)

Kentucky $75K (1%)

Virginia $56K (1%)

District of Columbia $54K (1%)

Alabama $50K (1%)

New York $50K (1%)

+4 more states

States

Alabama Arizona District of Columbia Georgia Iowa Illinois Kentucky Maryland New Jersey New York Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AtlantaBell BuckleBellmawrBooneCharlottesvilleCharlottsvilleChicagoElizabethtonHagerstonHagerstownHoffman EstatesLebanonLouisvilleMemphisMontgomeryNashvilleNew YorkPrescottViennaWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $18,633,492
Total Revenue: $1,299,475
Total Expenses: $1,488,065
Net Assets: $18,633,492
Total Liabilities: $0

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $18,814,521
Total Revenue: $1,404,588
Total Expenses: $1,432,143

Total Giving (2024): $1,129,350

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$18,633,492	$18,814,521	$18,834,935
Revenue	$1,299,475	$1,404,588	$1,903,139
Expenses	$1,488,065	$1,432,143	$1,520,045
Qualifying Distributions	$1,129,350	$1,135,250	$1,224,000
Net Investment Income	$942,761	$1,115,627	$1,667,911
Distributable Amount	$1,144,698	$1,089,066	$1,135,087

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

216 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fisk University ($210,000), American Baptist College ($100,000), Cumberland Heights ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A STEP AHEAD NASHVILLE, TN	FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION	$5,000
ABE'S GARDEN NASHVILLE, TN	FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION	$10,000
AMERICAN BAPTIST COLLEGE NASHVILLE, TN	FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION	$100,000
BACKFIELD IN MOTION NASHVILLE, TN	FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION	$50,000
BELCOURT THEATER NASHVILLE, TN	FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION	$1,000
CHEEKWOOD NASHVILLE, TN	FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION	$1,000
CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS NASHVILLE, TN	FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION	$100,000
CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY LEBANON, TN	FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION	$5,000
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS HAGERSTOWN, MD	FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION	$25,000
DOWNTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NASHVILLE, TN	FOR USE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Patricia Meadows — President (as of 2023)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PATRICIA MEADOWS	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	10	—
ANNA CEREZ PRZBYLINSKI	DIRECTOR	1	$760
MATT WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	0.5	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does James R Meadows Jr Foundation fund?

The foundation's purpose is to provide support to public charities. Primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from James R Meadows Jr Foundation?

The foundation made 66 grants in 2023, providing support to over 40 public charities. **Grant Range:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $300,000 **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • Fisk University: $200,000 • Fisk University: $100,000 • The Webb School: $110,000

Where does James R Meadows Jr Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

What size grants does James R Meadows Jr Foundation award?

In 2024, James R Meadows Jr Foundation awarded 43 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James R Meadows Jr Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, James R Meadows Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.