Mechia Foundation
The Mechia Foundation is a private foundation based in Beaumont, Texas, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since January 1978 and operates as a grantmaking organization supporting various charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-14.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$729K
+13.0% YoY
Grant Count
234
+8.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+3.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Rights and Social Justice
- STEM Education
- Science Education
Grantmaking
The foundation made 224 grants in 2024, with typical award amounts ranging from $25 to $71,250.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on:
- Texas
- Georgia
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,762,766 |
| Total Revenue | $411,451 |
| Total Expenses | $844,330 |
| Total Giving | $752,937 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,230 |
| Net Income | -$432,879 |
Revenue Sources (2024):
- Contributions Received: $50,000
- Investment Income and Dividends: $83,672
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,762,766 | $2,069,473 | $2,700,575 |
| Revenue | $411,451 | $111,067 | $56,933 |
| Expenses | $844,330 | $742,169 | $878,163 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $752,937 | $653,496 | $795,434 |
| Net Investment Income | $356,338 | $92,811 | $48,971 |
| Distributable Amount | $113,267 | $119,891 | $149,122 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGINA ROGERS | 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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