Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation

WACO, TX EIN: 74-2357421

The Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Waco, Texas. Established in 1984, the foundation has been tax-exempt since August 1985. It operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$20.8M

+29.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

+10.6% YoY

Grant Count

27

-12.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$47K

+27.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities include:

  • Protestant organizations, with particular emphasis on Baptist churches
  • Education, including science education and STEM initiatives
  • Human services
  • Camps
  • Schools and churches

The foundation also supports philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking activities.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$9,100

Average Grant

$46,500

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

  • Texas
  • Tennessee
  • Missouri

Grant Distribution by State

4states

States

GeorgiaMissouriTennesseeTexas

Cities

AtlantaAustinBeltonKansas CityKnoxvilleMcgregorPlanoSan AntonioWaco

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets:

  • Total assets (2024): $20,810,149
  • Total assets (2023): $16,100,000

Annual Activity:

  • Total giving (2024): $1,278,390
  • Revenue (2023): $2,390,000
  • Expenses (2023): $1,920,000
  • Total liabilities (2023): $16,900
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$20,810,149$16,063,571$15,605,165
Revenue$6,985,975$2,386,263$811,397
Expenses$2,233,731$1,921,279$1,864,625
Qualifying Distributions$1,314,131$1,184,523$1,053,002
Net Investment Income$760,277$291,808$11,646
Distributable Amount$1,590,582$1,461,951$1,468,097

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$343K$686K$1M$1M1 grants20201 grants202122 grants202231 grants202327 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

MENTORING ALLIANCE$375KBAYLOR UNIVERSITY - GIVE…$164KHAGGAI INSTITUTE$150KWACO ENTREPRENEURIAL ECO…$126KCOMPASSION MINISTRIES$115KBAYLOR UNIVERSITY - HINS…$75KLOVELY VILLAGE$75KFRIENDS FOR LIFE$48KYOUR TANGLED TITLE$30KFELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN …$26K

Grant Size Distribution

82 grants across all recorded years

62<$50K4$50–100K11$100–250K3$250–500K1$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mentoring Alliance ($375,000), Baylor University - Give Light Campaign ($164,388), Haggai Institute ($150,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY - GIVE LIGHT CAMPAIGN WACO, TXOPERATIONS$164,388
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY - HINSON CHAIR IN SCRIPTURES WACO, TXOPERATIONS$75,000
CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK AUSTIN, TXOPERATIONS$2,000
COGDELL METHODIST CHURCH WACO, TXOPERATIONS$100
COMPASSION MINISTRIES WACO, TXOPERATIONS$114,972
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES KANSAS CITY, MOOPERATIONS$26,400
FRIENDS FOR LIFE WACO, TXOPERATIONS$48,000
GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WACO, TXOPERATIONS$15,000
HAGGAI INSTITUTE ATLANTA, GAOPERATIONS$150,000
HARRIS CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH MCGREGOR, TXOPERATIONS$18,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key personnel include:

  • Janna Slechta — President
  • Leslie Rhea — Vice President
  • Deborah Hansen — Secretary/Treasurer

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
LESLIE MEYER RHEAVICE PRESIDENT4—
DEBORAH HANSENSECRATARY/TREASURER3—
JANNA SLECHTAPRESIDENT4—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 7411 Waco, TX 76714-7411

Phone: 817-632-2500

Website: pauljmeyer.com/the-foundation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's giving priorities include: • **Protestant organizations**, with particular emphasis on Baptist churches • **Education**, including science education and STEM initiatives • **Human services** • **Camps** • **Schools and churches** The foundation also supports philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking activities.

How do I apply for a grant from Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** • Typical awards range from $100,000 to $375,000 • Median grant size: $9,100 • Average grant size: $46,500 **Recent Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $1,278,390 • Number of grants awarded: 22 (based on most recent data)

Where does Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Texas • Tennessee • Missouri

What size grants does Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation's EIN?

Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2357421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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