Meigs Family Foundation
The Meigs Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations and educational institutions, including organizations working in schools, youth ministry, and Alzheimer’s-related services.
Meigs Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Meigs Family Foundation gave $746K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $746,402
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $57,416
- +27.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $13,721,454
- +29.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Meigs Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 849 Colony Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: (800) 365-4189
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Meigs Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 67 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (49%), Washington, DC (33%), Colorado (6%), New York (5%), and New Jersey (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Meigs Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2020) to $870K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $746K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $746,402 |
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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 | $13,721,454 | $3,699,723 | $813,671 | $746,402 | 13 | $813,671 | $432,454 | $793,568 |
| 2023 | $10,626,935 | $2,027,224 | $823,882 | $767,927 | 17 | $823,882 | $311,269 | $468,812 |
| 2022 | $8,586,812 | $1,584,038 | $268,529 | $212,214 | 12 | $268,529 | $359,951 | $405,381 |
| 2021 | $8,078,536 | $3,326,375 | $926,985 | $869,899 | 20 | $926,985 | $519,289 | $301,520 |
| 2020 | $5,997,503 | $1,715,344 | $149,682 | $109,072 | 5 | — | $174,734 | $221,361 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Meigs Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $794K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for educational institutions and other charitable organizations. Among its grantees, Regina Luminis Academy describes itself as a private, independent pre-K–12 school providing a classical liberal arts education in the Roman Catholic tradition. An individual recipient says it helps young people know Christ and serves students and adults in Catholic schools. FOCUS describes its mission as empowering people with or without disabilities to reach their goals and take their place in the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $746,402. Grants ranged from $1,694 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $250,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association, $236,082 to Regina Luminis Academy, $67,000 to Israel Bible Tours, $50,000 to an individual recipient, and $44,000 to FOCUS. The filing describes the grants as public contributions or public tuition contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lawrence B Meigs and Gina Meigs as trustees.
Meigs Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gina Meigs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence B Meigs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Meigs Family Foundation
How much does Meigs Family Foundation give each year?
Meigs Family Foundation gave $746K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $768K across 17 grants.
What is Meigs Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Meigs Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $57,416, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Meigs Family Foundation give grants?
Meigs Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (33%) and Colorado (6%).
Does Meigs Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Meigs Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public contributions" (8 grants) and "Public tuition contributions" (4 grants).
How large is Meigs Family Foundation?
Meigs Family Foundation reported $13.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $814K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $794K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Meigs Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for educational institutions and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Meigs Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Meigs Family Foundation's EIN?
Meigs Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7148994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Meigs Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 20, 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 November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Meigs Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/meigs-family-foundation-morg_bc695aa25d9f4fa7b1599790e6a8487f
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