Meyer Charitable Foundation
Meyer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Kirtland, Ohio. It reported 13 grants totaling $13,800 in 2024, supporting organizations with purposes including scholarships, assistance for people experiencing homelessness, humanitarian work, and services for people with developmental disabilities.
Meyer Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Meyer Charitable Foundation gave $14K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,800
- -32.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -40.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,062
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $301,476
- +41.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (86% 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 Meyer Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8788 Quail Cir, Kirtland, OH 44094-9332
Phone: (216) 272-1152
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Meyer Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SubZero Mission ($2K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 7% to North Carolina, and 7% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Meyer Charitable Foundation gives
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $20K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,500 |
| SubZero Mission Painesville Twp, OH | support for homeless | $1,500 |
| Ministry in Mission Chesterland, OH | Haiti support | $1,500 |
| Operation Christmas Child Boone, NC | Christmas gifts for needy | $1,000 |
| Deepwood Foundation Mentor, OH | support for developmentally disabled | $1,000 |
| Extended Housing Painesville, OH | support for homeless | $1,000 |
| Hannas Home Mentor, OH | unwed mothers | $1,000 |
| Veterans and First Responders Foundation Mentor on the Lake, OH | support of veterans and first responders | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Kindness Campaugn Chagrin Falls, OH | support of needy | $1,000 |
| End 68 Hours of Hunger Grand River, OH | feed hungry children | $1,000 |
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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 | $301,476 | $56,207 | $15,671 | $13,800 | 13 | $13,800 | $5,868 | $12,353 |
| 2023 | $212,988 | $36,291 | $20,809 | $20,300 | 22 | $20,300 | $5,162 | $8,513 |
| 2022 | $158,620 | $33,805 | $18,982 | $17,800 | 15 | $17,800 | $2,885 | $7,772 |
| 2021 | $183,104 | $36,022 | $16,534 | $15,600 | 16 | $15,600 | $10,088 | $8,878 |
| 2020 | $143,131 | $30,119 | $17,698 | $17,000 | 15 | — | $4,421 | $6,988 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Meyer Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 a range of charitable purposes. For example, Ministry in Mission describes its mission as providing charitable, religious, humanitarian, and educational opportunities and support in the U.S. and abroad. Deepwood Foundation says it works to empower individuals with developmental disabilities and enrich their lives through support, advocacy, grants, and resources. Extended Housing says it works to prevent and end homelessness for individuals in Lake County with serious mental illness. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $13,800. Grants ranged from $300 to $1,500, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $1,500 each to an individual recipient State University for scholarships for needy students, an individual recipient for support for homeless people, and Ministry in Mission for Haiti support. Grants of $1,000 included support for Operation Christmas Child, Deepwood Foundation, Extended Housing, Hanna’s Home, Veterans and First Responders Foundation, Cleveland Kindness Campaign, End 68 Hours of Hunger, Malachi House, and Chad Tough Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Thomas Meyer was listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
Meyer Charitable Foundation is led by Thomas L Meyer, Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas L Meyer
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kelley Meyer (2021) — Trustee
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 Meyer Charitable Foundation
How much does Meyer Charitable Foundation give each year?
Meyer Charitable Foundation gave $14K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 22 grants.
What is Meyer Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Meyer Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,062, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Meyer Charitable Foundation give grants?
Meyer Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (7%) and Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mentor, OH (2 grants).
Does Meyer Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Meyer Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Meyer Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Meyer Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include SubZero Mission ($1,500), Ministry in Mission ($1,500) and Operation Christmas Child ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Meyer Charitable Foundation?
Meyer Charitable Foundation reported $301K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Meyer Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable purposes. For example, Ministry in Mission describes its mission as providing charitable, religious, humanitarian, and educational opportunities and support in the U.S. and abroad. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Meyer Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Meyer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Meyer Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2553384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Meyer Charitable 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 May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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