Meadowlark Foundation
Meadowlark Foundation is an independent foundation established in 1988 and based in Wichita, Kansas. The foundation operates as a philanthropic organization with a focus on supporting education, agriculture, and community development initiatives across multiple U.S. locations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
-2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$173K
+25.0% YoY
Grant Count
22
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+13.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry
- Community and Economic Development
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
$28
Average Grant
$28
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- California
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Washington D.C.
Specific cities mentioned include Boston, Burlingame, and Cairo.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2.1 million |
| Asset Growth | +2.6% from previous year |
| Annual Grants Awarded | $138,000 |
| Annual Expenses | $155,643 |
| Annual Revenue | $32,297 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,046,952 | $2,099,594 | $2,220,981 |
| Revenue | $139,143 | $32,297 | $98,165 |
| Expenses | $192,554 | $155,643 | $176,524 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $176,534 | $140,920 | $160,315 |
| Net Investment Income | $123,892 | $33,915 | $86,426 |
| Distributable Amount | $122,860 | $113,285 | $118,081 |
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
104 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustee: Roxann G. Salgo (serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROXANN G SALGO | TRUSTEE | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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