Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation
Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It supports local communities through community grants, employee matching gifts, and nonprofit partnerships, with a focus on how art and creativity can help communities thrive.
Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation at a glance
In short: Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation gave $689K across 72 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $689,392
- Grants made (2024)
- 72
- Average grant
- $9,575
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $53,891
- -84.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (37% 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 Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Gabriela Gomez
Mailing address: 2600 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Phone: (866) 636-9699
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Percentage Impact Foundation ($43K). Together the top 10 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas as the states served through its community grant program. It specifies the Denver metro area in Colorado, Clark County in Nevada, and Grapevine in Texas as eligible areas; it also lists New Mexico.
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New Mexico (37%), Colorado (22%), Nevada (20%), Texas (15%), and New York (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
Cities
How Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation gives
- In 2024 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
In 2024 it made 72 grants totaling $689K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage Impact Foundation New Yori, NY | Matching and Volunteer Grants. | $42,892 |
| New Mexico Community Trust Albuquerque, NM | General Support of Exempt Mission and Programs | $25,000 |
| Creative Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM | General Support of Exempt Mission and Programs | $20,000 |
| The Neon Museum Las Vegas, NV | General Support of Exempt Mission and Programs | $20,000 |
| Dallas Art Therapy Richardson, TX | General Support of Exempt Mission and Programs | $15,000 |
| Discovery Children's Museum Las Vegas, NV | General Support of Exempt Mission and Programs | $15,000 |
| Forest Forward Dallas, TX | General Support of Exempt Mission and Programs | $15,000 |
| Indigenousaf (IAF Inc) Santa Fe, NM | General Support of Exempt Mission and Programs | $15,000 |
| Latino Cultural Arts Center Denver, CO | General Support of Exempt Mission and Programs | $15,000 |
| Left of Center Art Gallery (LOC) North Las Vegas, NV | General Support of Exempt Mission and Programs | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,891 | $413,293 | $700,135 | $689,392 | 72 | $700,135 | $6,018 |
| 2023 | $350,841 | $351,000 | $159 | — | — | $159 | $754 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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
The foundation says it believes in artistic freedom, inclusive creative economies, and art’s capacity to transform lives and communities. Its stated focus areas are Creative Inclusion, The Healing Power of Art, and Experimental and Innovative Solutions. Examples include arts programming for diverse audiences, support for emerging creatives, art-based mental and behavioral health programs, preservation of traditional artistic and cultural practices, and creative approaches to research, advocacy, and social change. The foundation says most grants are unrestricted and may support general operations.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. New Mexico Community Trust says its mission is to build and manage endowment funds to enhance New Mexico through strategic grantmaking. The Neon Museum says it collects, preserves, studies, and exhibits iconic Las Vegas signs for educational, historic, arts, and cultural enrichment. Creative Santa Fe says it works to drive positive change through creativity and collaboration. Other 2024 recipients included Discovery Children’s Museum, whose stated mission centers on playful and educational experiences, and Access Gallery, which says it opens creative, educational, and economic opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 72 grants totaling $689,392. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $42,892, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $42,892 to Percentage Impact Foundation for matching and volunteer grants. Other notable awards included $25,000 to New Mexico Community Trust, $20,000 each to Creative Santa Fe and The Neon Museum, and $15,000 each to Dallas Art Therapy, Discovery Children’s Museum, Forest Forward, IndigenousAF, Latino Cultural Arts Center, Left of Center Art Gallery, Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, and Obodo Collective.
The foundation’s website says its grant cycle is invitation-only and that it is not accepting applications; eligible organizations not invited to apply may submit a grant interest form. The website also says new funding opportunities are temporarily paused for 2026. The 2024 filing describes a written application covering the organization, its tax-exempt status if applicable, the charitable and educational purpose, intended use and budget for the funds, amount requested, and disbursement. It states that awards must further an educational and charitable purpose under Section 501(c)(3) and gives preference to programs in the IRS NTEE A20 Arts and Culture code. The website lists eligibility criteria including at least one of: three years of consistent public arts programming, an annual budget of $50,000 or more, or paid staffing equivalent to 0.5 FTE or greater.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julie Heinrich as Chief of Staff and Executive Director, Caity Kennedy as Co-Founder, Jose Tolosa as CEO, and Michael Kopelman as CFO.
Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation is led by Jose Tolosa, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jose Tolosa
CEO
Chair & Director → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Julie Heinrich
Chief of Staff & Executive Director
Executive Director & Director → Chief of Staff & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Caity Kennedy
Co Founder
Director → Co Founder, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Michael Kopelman
CFO
Treasurer & Director → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Danika Padilla (2022–2023) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation
How much does Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation give each year?
Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation gave $689K across 72 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation's typical grant size?
Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,575, across 72 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation give grants?
Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation's top state is New Mexico, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (22%) and Nevada (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (14 grants), Santa Fe, NM (14 grants), Las Vegas, NV (11 grants) and Albuquerque, NM (8 grants).
Does Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (71 of 72) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation's largest grantees?
Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Percentage Impact Foundation ($42,892), New Mexico Community Trust ($28,000 across 2 grants) and Creative Santa Fe ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation?
Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation reported $54K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $700K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation fund?
The foundation says it believes in artistic freedom, inclusive creative economies, and art’s capacity to transform lives and communities. Its stated focus areas are Creative Inclusion, The Healing Power of Art, and Experimental and Innovative Solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation?
Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation's EIN?
Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0905185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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