Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn
Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn is a private foundation, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $260K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn at a glance
In short: Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn gave $260K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), top state Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $260,000
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,143
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $10,233,222
- +335.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Conquer Paralysis Now ($100K). Together the top 6 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 70 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn gives
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2021) to $335K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conquer Paralysis Now Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $100,000 |
| NYU Langone Health New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Outrun the Sun Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Coburn Place Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Five Star Life Elkhart, IN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Jojo's Jumpstart Foundation Westfield, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Outrun the Sun Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $10,233,222 | $8,217,558 | $333,557 | $260,000 | 7 | $260,000 | $2,059,039 | $269,190 |
| 2023 | $2,349,449 | $143,255 | $361,627 | $335,000 | 10 | $340,165 | $121,793 | $142,227 |
| 2022 | $2,579,797 | $78,191 | $227,300 | $203,500 | 14 | $207,328 | $58,219 | $153,565 |
| 2021 | $2,732,982 | $240,318 | $195,496 | $165,610 | 15 | $169,922 | $214,745 | $171,308 |
| 2020 | $2,684,969 | $107,184 | $196,330 | $170,000 | 24 | — | $84,764 | $156,344 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn reported a distributable amount of $269K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allison M. Meyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dana M. Meyer Schmidt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James E. Meyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nina M. Meyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rachel E. Meyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Meyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn
How much does Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn give each year?
Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn gave $260K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $335K across 10 grants.
What is Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn's typical grant size?
Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $37,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn give grants?
Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn's top state is Nevada, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (38%) and Indiana (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants).
Does Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn's largest grantees?
Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn's largest 2024 grantees include Conquer Paralysis Now ($100,000), NYU Langone Health ($100,000) and Outrun the Sun ($25,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn?
Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $260K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $269K (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 Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn's EIN?
Nina & James Meyer Family Fdtn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6753307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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