Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc
Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc is a private foundation based in Meridian, Idaho. It makes educational grants and conducts public activities about the dairy industry through Meridian Dairy Days Parade and Activities, which the foundation reports draws approximately 35,000 or more people each year.
Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc at a glance
In short: Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc gave $11K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $631.882), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,742
- +26.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -32.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $632
- +85.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $591,115
- +20.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing says to provide a name, address, amount requested, and purpose of request. It lists no application restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Gerry W Mattision
Mailing address: 1892 W Hendricks Ct, Meridian, ID 83646
Phone: (208) 888-7282
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was So Dist 4H Vol Assoc ($3K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 630% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $32K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| So Dist 4H Vol Assoc Nampa, ID | Educational | $2,625 |
| TVDHRP Caldwell, ID | Educational | $1,800 |
| Id State 4H Dairy Judging Nampa, ID | Educational | $1,485 |
| Alison Misenheimer Star, ID | Educational | $1,000 |
| Brooke Purdy Eagle, ID | Educational | $800 |
| Bailey Fowler Middleton, ID | Educational | $500 |
| Bethany Osler Meridian, ID | Educational | $500 |
| Meridian High FFA Meridian, ID | Educational | $332 |
| Aubree Workman Kuna, ID | Educational | $300 |
| Sydney Kemp Meridian, ID | Educational | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $591,115 | $200,712 | $108,752 | $10,742 | 17 | $108,752 | $12,594 | $17,252 |
| 2024 | $489,137 | $111,631 | $91,590 | $8,525 | 25 | $91,590 | $9,100 | $14,902 |
| 2023 | $493,453 | $104,627 | $64,702 | $8,245 | 17 | $129,404 | $5,787 | $13,928 |
| 2022 | $443,400 | $137,913 | $94,865 | $32,180 | 19 | $133,118 | $999 | $12,761 |
| 2021 | $414,293 | $130,944 | $76,350 | $18,900 | 17 | $76,350 | $338 | $206,899 |
| 2020 | $381,354 | $78,425 | $62,998 | $14,450 | 20 | — | $560 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation reports that Meridian Dairy Days Parade and Activities is open to the public and provides educational information about the dairy industry. Its 2025 listed grants were all designated for educational purposes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $10,742. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $2,625, with a median grant of $300. The largest listed awards were $2,625 to SO DIST 4H VOL ASSOC and $1,800 to TVDHRP, both for educational purposes. Other listed grants included $1,485 to ID STATE 4H DAIRY JUDGING and $332 to MERIDIAN HIGH FFA, also for educational purposes. The remaining listed awards went to individual recipients and organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Hans Brujin as president, Rod Bird as vice president, Gerry Mattison as secretary treasurer, and Gary Johnson and Steve Wilder as board members.
Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc is led by Hans Brujin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hans Brujin
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Johnson
Brd Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerry Mattison
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rod Bird
Vice President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Wilder
Brd Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bill Allen (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Jerry Payne (2020–2021) — Brd Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc
How much does Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc give each year?
Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc gave $11K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 25 grants.
What is Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc's typical grant size?
Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $632, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc give grants?
Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Meridian, ID (8 grants), Nampa, ID (2 grants) and Middleton, ID (2 grants).
Does Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (17 grants).
Who are Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc's largest grantees?
Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc's largest 2025 grantees include So Dist 4H Vol Assoc ($2,625), TVDHRP ($1,800) and Id State 4H Dairy Judging ($1,485), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc?
Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc reported $591K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc fund?
The foundation reports that Meridian Dairy Days Parade and Activities is open to the public and provides educational information about the dairy industry. Its 2025 listed grants were all designated for educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc's EIN?
Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1415321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Meridian Dairy & Stock Shows Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 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 October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- 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 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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