Meehan Family Foundation
Meehan Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wauwatosa, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $382K.
Meehan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Meehan Family Foundation gave $382K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $382K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $382,114
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $382,114
- Median grant
- $382,114
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Meehan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Meehan Legacy Foundation - Greater Milwaukee Foundation ($382K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Meehan Family Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $382K (2023) to $801K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $382K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meehan Legacy Foundation - Greater Milwaukee Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Assist Organization | $382,114 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-57 | $384,534 | $382,114 | 1 | $383,324 | — | $809 |
| 2022 | $384,591 | $330 | $28 | — | — | $12 | — | $18,936 |
| 2021 | $384,289 | $319,453 | $805,958 | $800,700 | 3 | $803,257 | $225 | $33,386 |
| 2020 | $870,794 | $866,591 | — | — | — | — | $10,307 | $20,526 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Meehan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $809 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Meehan Family Foundation is led by Theresa R. Meehan-Felknor, President & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Theresa R. Meehan-Felknor
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eileen Meehan (2020) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Meehan Family Foundation
How much does Meehan Family Foundation give each year?
Meehan Family Foundation gave $382K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Meehan Family Foundation operate?
Meehan Family Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
How much is Meehan Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Meehan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $809 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Meehan Family Foundation's EIN?
Meehan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1445333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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