John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc
John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It made 15 grants totaling $168,500 in filing year 2024, supporting charitable organizations in several states.
John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc gave $169K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Kentucky. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $168,500
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,233
- +30.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $994,532
- -55.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (64% 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 B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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: 301 E Fourth Street Ste Suite 3300, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (859) 230-5930
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gow School ($30K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 27% to New York, 6% to Tennessee, and 3% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% 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 $22K (2020) to $169K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gow School South Wales, NY | General | $30,000 |
| ACLU of Kentucky Foundation Louisville, KY | General | $30,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation Louisville, KY | General | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Lexington, KY | General | $15,000 |
| Homes of Love Knoxville, TN | General | $10,000 |
| Oil Painters of America Saint Catharine, KY | General | $10,000 |
| Tom Browning Boys & Girls Club Maysville, KY | General | $10,000 |
| Carnegie Literacy Center Lexington, KY | General | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| One Bridge to Hope Saint Catharine, KY | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $994,532 | $159,309 | $204,379 | $168,500 | 15 | $185,290 | $150,960 | $140,386 |
| 2023 | $2,208,939 | $174,268 | $177,677 | $155,000 | 18 | $167,084 | $164,511 | $136,063 |
| 2022 | $2,310,415 | $50,106 | $171,649 | $145,500 | 16 | $158,746 | $67,459 | $144,297 |
| 2021 | $2,432,364 | $65,984 | $140,796 | $116,790 | 18 | $129,180 | $52,389 | $153,903 |
| 2020 | $2,507,720 | $2,168,009 | $28,947 | $22,000 | 7 | — | $22,207 | $37,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $140K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education and literacy, support for children, housing, substance-use recovery, and health-related services. For example, Carnegie Literacy Center says it empowers people to explore and express their voices through imaginative learning and the literary arts; Homes of Love says it provides long-term care to orphaned and at-risk children; and Chrysalis House says it provides family-oriented treatment and recovery support for women with substance use disorders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $168,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “General.”
Among the largest 2024 grants were $30,000 each to Gow School and ACLU of Kentucky Foundation; $20,000 to University of Louisville Foundation; and $15,000 to Salvation Army in Lexington. Other grants included $10,000 each to Homes of Love, Oil Painters of America, Tom Browning Boys & Girls Club, Carnegie Literacy Center, and University of Kentucky; $5,000 each to One Bridge to Hope, Shriners Hospital, and Smile Train.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jane B Van Meter as President and Director, John Van Meter as Treasurer and Director, and Anna Van Meter as Secretary and Director.
John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna Van Meter
Secretarydirector
Secretary & Director → Secretarydirector, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane B. Van Meter
Presidentdirector
President & Director → Presidentdirector, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Van Meter
Treasurerdirector
Treasurer & Director → Treasurerdirector, 2023
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.
Frequently asked questions about John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc gave $169K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 18 grants.
What is John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,233, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (27%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (5 grants), Louisville, KY (2 grants), Saint Catharine, KY (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Gow School ($30,000), ACLU of Kentucky Foundation ($30,000) and University of Louisville Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc?
John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc reported $995K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $185K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $140K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education and literacy, support for children, housing, substance-use recovery, and health-related services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc?
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 John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1274104. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation 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.
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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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