John and Engrid Meng Inc
John and Engrid Meng Inc is a private foundation based in De Pere, Wisconsin. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
John and Engrid Meng Inc at a glance
In short: John and Engrid Meng Inc gave $2.3M across 81 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Wisconsin. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,310,147
- +28.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 81
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,520
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $14,266,860
- +14.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (16 of 81, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (89% 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 John and Engrid Meng Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 301 N Broadway 202, De Pere, WI 54115
Phone: (920) 347-4654
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Engrid Meng Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay ($335K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
380 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 325 grants of 380 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients, 7% to Florida, 3% to Georgia, and 1% to Massachusetts. North Carolina is listed at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 81 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John and Engrid Meng Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 81 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 131% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 316% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.0M (2021) to $2.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 81 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay Green Bay, WI | General Fund | $335,000 |
| Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity Green Bay, WI | General Fund | $200,000 |
| New Community Shelter Inc Green Bay, WI | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy Inc Green Bay, WI | General Fund | $169,500 |
| Bellin Health Foundation Green Bay, WI | General Fund | $155,000 |
| Connections for Mental Wellness Green Bay, WI | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Fish of Sanibel-Captiva Inc Sanibel, FL | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Neighborworks Green Bay Green Bay, WI | Adopt a Home FD | $100,000 |
| Howe Community Resource Center Green Bay, WI | General Fund | $70,000 |
| First United Presbyterian Church De Pere, WI | General Fund | $68,200 |
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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 | $14,266,860 | $4,394,284 | $2,617,088 | $2,310,147 | 81 | $2,310,147 | $3,640,179 | $730,401 |
| 2023 | $12,489,627 | $1,793,341 | $2,041,930 | $1,793,459 | 73 | $1,793,459 | $1,192,745 | $666,466 |
| 2022 | $12,738,123 | $1,870,777 | $1,552,479 | $1,306,410 | 78 | $1,306,410 | $1,310,065 | $629,329 |
| 2021 | $12,420,182 | $2,537,431 | $1,195,846 | $1,000,314 | 75 | $1,000,314 | $1,905,965 | $690,771 |
| 2020 | $11,078,504 | $923,355 | $1,248,185 | $1,045,413 | 73 | — | $768,068 | $594,574 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Engrid Meng Inc reported a distributable amount of $730K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including housing, shelter, health, disability services, mental wellness, and family support.
Grantee missions illustrate the work of some organizations it supports. Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. New Community Shelter says it provides shelter, counseling, and meals to homeless people and others in the Green Bay area. Cerebral Palsy Inc describes its mission as “celebrating all abilities and unlocking potential.” Options for Independent Living says it assists people with disabilities in northeastern Wisconsin and the Fox Valley to live independently. Curative Connections says it helps people achieve goals for independence, serving people and families with concerns that include aging, dementia, mental health, brain injury, disability, and employment barriers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 81 grants totaling $2,310,147. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $335,000, with a median of $6,000. Recent annual grant totals were $1,793,459 across 73 grants in 2023 and $1,306,410 across 78 grants in 2022.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $335,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay; $200,000 each to Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity and New Community Shelter Inc; $169,500 to Cerebral Palsy Inc; $155,000 to Bellin Health Foundation; and $100,000 each to Connections for Mental Wellness, Fish of Sanibel-Captiva Inc, and NeighborWorks Green Bay.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John C Meng as president, Engrid H Meng as vice-president, Gerald C Condon Jr as secretary, and Angela Chetcuti as treasurer.
John and Engrid Meng Inc is led by John C. Meng, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John C. Meng
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Angela Chetcuti
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$86K (2020) → $97K (2024)
Engrid H. Meng
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerald C. Condon Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 $97K, to Angela Chetcuti (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about John and Engrid Meng Inc
How much does John and Engrid Meng Inc give each year?
John and Engrid Meng Inc gave $2.3M across 81 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 73 grants.
What is John and Engrid Meng Inc's typical grant size?
John and Engrid Meng Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $28,520, across 81 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Engrid Meng Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does John and Engrid Meng Inc give grants?
John and Engrid Meng Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Green Bay, WI (46 grants), De Pere, WI (7 grants), Sanibel, FL (5 grants) and Ft Myers, FL (4 grants).
Does John and Engrid Meng Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of John and Engrid Meng Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (79 of 81) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Engrid Meng Inc's largest grantees?
John and Engrid Meng Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay ($335,000), Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ($200,000) and New Community Shelter Inc ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Engrid Meng Inc?
John and Engrid Meng Inc reported $14.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $730K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John and Engrid Meng Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including housing, shelter, health, disability services, mental wellness, and family support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Engrid Meng Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John and Engrid Meng Inc's EIN?
John and Engrid Meng Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1432568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John and Engrid Meng Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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