Meridian Foundation Inc
Meridian Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $426K.
Meridian Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Meridian Foundation Inc gave $145K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,000
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,125
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $2,387,835
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Meridian Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Zionsville Parks Foundation Inc ($25K). Together the top 8 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 44 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Meridian Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $43K (2020) to $145K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zionsville Parks Foundation Inc Zionsville, IN | General Fund | $25,000 |
| P30 Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Marian University Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Neurohope of Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $18,000 |
| Free Press Indiana Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $18,000 |
| Pace Community Action Agency Inc Vincennes, IN | General Fund | $16,500 |
| Triple T Academy Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $15,000 |
| The New Harmony Project Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $12,500 |
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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 | $2,387,835 | $634,586 | $166,124 | $145,000 | 8 | $145,000 | $425,738 | $165,307 |
| 2024 | $1,989,269 | $594,426 | $153,475 | $135,000 | 7 | $135,000 | $126,892 | $144,816 |
| 2023 | $1,795,583 | $175,082 | $133,582 | $122,500 | 12 | $122,500 | $78,146 | $133,089 |
| 2022 | $1,797,886 | $234,685 | $133,999 | $120,000 | 8 | $120,000 | $48,270 | $125,429 |
| 2021 | $1,736,836 | $228,182 | $109,833 | $95,000 | 9 | $95,000 | $88,217 | $120,593 |
| 2020 | $1,646,102 | $253,082 | $61,889 | $42,500 | 3 | — | $38,892 | $89,387 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Meridian Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $165K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Meridian Foundation Inc is led by Dennis D. Oklak, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis D. Oklak
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abbey L. Oklak
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna M. Oklak
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Foundation Inc
How much does Meridian Foundation Inc give each year?
Meridian Foundation Inc gave $145K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $135K across 7 grants.
What is Meridian Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Meridian Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $18,000, and its average grant was $18,125, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Meridian Foundation Inc give grants?
Meridian Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (6 grants).
Does Meridian Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Meridian Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Meridian Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Meridian Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Zionsville Parks Foundation Inc ($25,000), P30 Inc ($20,000) and Marian University ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Meridian Foundation Inc?
Meridian Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Meridian Foundation Inc's EIN?
Meridian Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2602411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Meridian Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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