James R Meadows Jr Foundation
The James R Meadows Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports 43 grants totaling $1,129,350 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Tennessee.
James R Meadows Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: James R Meadows Jr Foundation gave $1.1M across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Tennessee. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,129,350
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,264
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,633,492
- -1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (5 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James R Meadows Jr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2424 Bear Road, Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: (615) 957-7257
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James R Meadows Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fisk University ($210K). Together the top 10 received $820K.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 216 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Tennessee recipients received 84% of grant dollars. Iowa recipients received 9%, Maryland and Virginia recipients each received 2%, and District of Columbia recipients received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James R Meadows Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 43 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fisk University Nashville, TN | For Use in the Organization's Exempt Function | $210,000 |
| American Baptist College Nashville, TN | For Use in the Organization's Exempt Function | $100,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Nashville, TN | For Use in the Organization's Exempt Function | $100,000 |
| Mercy Corps Boone, IA | For Use in the Organization's Exempt Function | $100,000 |
| Peabody College of Vanderbilt Nashville, TN | For Use in the Organization's Exempt Function | $100,000 |
| Land Trust for Tennessee Nashville, TN | For Use in the Organization's Exempt Function | $75,000 |
| Backfield in Motion Nashville, TN | For Use in the Organization's Exempt Function | $50,000 |
| WPLN Nashville, TN | For Use in the Organization's Exempt Function | $30,000 |
| YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN | For Use in the Organization's Exempt Function | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | For Use in the Organization's Exempt Function | $25,000 |
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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 | $18,633,492 | $1,299,475 | $1,488,065 | $1,129,350 | 43 | $1,129,350 | $942,761 | $1,144,698 |
| 2023 | $18,814,521 | $1,404,588 | $1,432,143 | $1,135,250 | 46 | $1,135,250 | $1,115,627 | $1,089,066 |
| 2022 | $18,834,935 | $1,903,139 | $1,520,045 | $1,224,000 | 40 | $1,224,000 | $1,667,911 | $1,135,087 |
| 2021 | $18,442,241 | $2,351,637 | $1,490,385 | $1,206,000 | 44 | $1,206,000 | $2,183,237 | $1,173,080 |
| 2020 | $17,563,287 | $672,464 | $1,260,049 | $1,096,950 | 43 | — | $448,438 | $989,110 |
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 October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations working in education, youth services, environmental conservation, and other charitable areas. For example, Fisk University describes its work as providing a liberal arts education and advancing knowledge through research. The Land Trust for Tennessee says it conserves Tennessee’s natural and historic landscapes, while Backfield in Motion describes academic, athletic, and recreational programs for low-income boys.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $1,129,350. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $210,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest awards were $210,000 to Fisk University; $100,000 each to American Baptist College, Cumberland Heights, Mercy Corps, and Peabody College of Vanderbilt; and $75,000 to the Land Trust for Tennessee.
Other 2024 recipients include Backfield in Motion ($50,000), WPLN ($30,000), YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee ($30,000), Doctors Without Borders ($25,000), Preston Taylor Ministries ($25,000), and Second Harvest Food Bank ($25,000). Preston Taylor Ministries describes its work as mentoring and after-school programming for at-risk youth. Other recipients include Martha O’Bryan Center, which says it works with people in poverty through work, education, employment, and fellowship; Equal Chance for Education, which provides direct-payment scholarships to educational institutions; and Nurture the Next, which works to prevent child abuse and neglect in Tennessee.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Meadows as president and director, and Anna Cerez Przbylinski and Matt Williams as directors.
James R Meadows Jr Foundation is led by Patricia Meadows, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia Meadows
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Cerez Przbylinski
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $760 (2024)
Matt Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cerez Przbylinski (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $760, to Anna Cerez Przbylinski (Director).
Frequently asked questions about James R Meadows Jr Foundation
How much does James R Meadows Jr Foundation give each year?
James R Meadows Jr Foundation gave $1.1M across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 46 grants.
What is James R Meadows Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
James R Meadows Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,264, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James R Meadows Jr Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does James R Meadows Jr Foundation give grants?
James R Meadows Jr Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (32 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are James R Meadows Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
James R Meadows Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fisk University ($210,000), American Baptist College ($100,000) and Cumberland Heights ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James R Meadows Jr Foundation?
James R Meadows Jr Foundation reported $18.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 James R Meadows Jr Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations working in education, youth services, environmental conservation, and other charitable areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James R Meadows Jr Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James R Meadows Jr Foundation's EIN?
James R Meadows Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1545923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James R Meadows Jr Foundation 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 October 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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