Meador Charitable Trust
Meador Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Salem, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $302K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K. Net investment income was $6K.
Meador Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Meador Charitable Trust gave $28K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $28K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $27,770
- -7.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $27,770
- +270.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $27,770
- Total assets
- $301,969
- -7.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Meador Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Camp Alta Mons ($28K).
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Meador Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $40K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Alta Mons Shawsville, VA | General Fund | $27,770 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $301,969 | $15,564 | $41,011 | $27,770 | 1 | $31,895 | $6,448 | $29,831 |
| 2025 | $327,416 | $12,437 | $42,491 | $30,000 | 4 | $33,925 | $4,785 | $28,118 |
| 2024 | $357,470 | $10,566 | $34,735 | $22,000 | 3 | $26,000 | $6,199 | $27,711 |
| 2023 | $381,639 | $9,112 | $30,641 | $20,000 | 2 | $24,395 | $8,840 | $27,996 |
| 2022 | $403,168 | $-5,804 | $53,012 | $40,000 | 4 | $44,017 | $6,571 | $33,541 |
| 2021 | $461,984 | $76,187 | $37,041 | $24,000 | 3 | — | $67,866 | $32,147 |
| 2020 | $427,464 | $62,699 | $53,954 | $40,000 | 5 | — | $55,511 | $33,923 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Meador Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Meador Charitable Trust's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Cathie M. Thomas
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2026)
Susan Tinsley
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $3K, to Cathie M Thomas (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Meador Charitable Trust
How much does Meador Charitable Trust give each year?
Meador Charitable Trust gave $28K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $30K across 4 grants.
How large is Meador Charitable Trust?
Meador Charitable Trust reported $302K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Meador Charitable Trust operate?
Meador Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Ohio, Virginia.
What is Meador Charitable Trust's EIN?
Meador Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6132963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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