Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main
Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Jewish community, educational, and service organizations.
Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main at a glance
In short: Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main gave $169K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $168,500
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,868
- -15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,844,339
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main
- 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: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main
Who Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bay Area Friendship Circle ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. New York, Arizona, and Pennsylvania each accounted for 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $139K (2021) to $170K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Friendship Circle Palo Alto, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Repair the World New York, NY | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Berkeley Hillel Berkeley, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council Scottsdale, AZ | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| New Lehrhaus the Bay Area Hub for Adult Berkeley, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Jewish Comm Publications San Francisco, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Chevra Kadisha-Sinai Memorial Chapel San Francisco, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| The Brandeis School of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Oakland Hebrew Day School Oakland, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,844,339 | $232,234 | $240,498 | $168,500 | 19 | $195,597 | $191,174 | $180,310 |
| 2023 | $2,852,234 | $237,007 | $237,072 | $168,000 | 16 | $190,170 | $187,852 | $165,127 |
| 2022 | $2,853,844 | $130,235 | $255,625 | $170,000 | 20 | $194,128 | $73,707 | $172,292 |
| 2021 | $2,978,708 | $361,934 | $228,786 | $138,500 | 14 | $157,952 | $291,641 | $201,642 |
| 2020 | $2,837,417 | $193,876 | $219,731 | $142,500 | 15 | — | $144,307 | $172,216 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main reported a distributable amount of $180K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose stated missions span Jewish community life, education, service, and social change. For example, Repair the World says it mobilizes Jews and their communities for service toward a more just world; Berkeley Hillel says it enriches Jewish students’ lives and fosters social justice, civic responsibility, and service; and the Brandeis School of San Francisco says it provides a challenging academic environment enriched by Jewish thought, values, and traditions. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $168,500 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the listed grants were $10,000 each to Bay Area Friendship Circle, Repair the World, Berkeley Hillel, the Jewish Community Relations Council in Scottsdale, and Hillel the Foundation for Jewish in Philadelphia. Other $10,000 recipients included New Lehrhaus, San Francisco Jewish Community Publications, Chevra Kadisha-Sinai Memorial Chapel, the Brandeis School of San Francisco, Oakland Hebrew Day School, Tides Center, and Tawonga Jewish Community Corporation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harmon M Shragge Jr and Wayne Sosnick as co-trustees, and Wells Fargo Bank N A as trustee.
Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$50K (2020) → $38K (2024)
Harmon M. Shragge Jr.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$14K (2022) → $2K (2024)
Wayne Sosnick
Co-Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$14K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Verber (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Sue Morris (2020) — Co-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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $38K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main
How much does Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main give each year?
Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main gave $169K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $168K across 16 grants.
What is Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main's typical grant size?
Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,868, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main that year got $8K on average.
Where does Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main give grants?
Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main gives mostly in California: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (6%) and Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (6 grants) and Berkeley, CA (5 grants).
Does Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main's largest grantees?
Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main's largest 2024 grantees include Bay Area Friendship Circle ($10,000), Repair the World ($10,000) and Berkeley Hillel ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main?
Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $196K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $180K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose stated missions span Jewish community life, education, service, and social change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main?
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 Milton Char Tuw-Main's EIN?
Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6480997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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