Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation
The Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Waco, Texas. Established by Paul and Jane Meyer in 1984, it supports more than 30 charities and organizations in Central Texas, across the United States, and throughout the world, according to the foundation’s website.
Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,278,390
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,348
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $20,810,149
- +29.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (85% 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 Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact “THE PAUL AND JANE MEYER FAMILY FOUN” and submit a typed statement describing the need and purpose. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: The Paul And Jane Meyer Family Foun
Mailing address: PO Box 7411, Waco, TX 76714
Phone: (254) 776-0034
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mentoring Alliance ($375K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($164,388), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 82 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 12% to Georgia, 2% to Missouri, and 1% to Tennessee. The foundation’s website describes its support as extending across Central Texas, the United States, and the world.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation gives
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $843K (2021) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mentoring Alliance Waco, TX | Operations | $375,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $164,388 |
| Haggai Institute Atlanta, GA | Operations | $150,000 |
| Waco Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Collaborative Waco, TX | Operations | $126,000 |
| Compassion Ministries Waco, TX | Operations | $114,972 |
| Baylor University - Hinson Chair in Scriptures Waco, TX | Operations | $75,000 |
| Lovely Village Waco, TX | Operations | $75,000 |
| Friends for Life Waco, TX | Operations | $48,000 |
| Your Tangled Title Waco, TX | Operations | $29,880 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Operations | $26,400 |
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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 | $20,810,149 | $6,985,975 | $2,233,731 | $1,278,390 | 27 | $1,314,131 | $760,277 | $1,590,582 |
| 2023 | $16,063,571 | $2,386,263 | $1,921,279 | $1,155,410 | 31 | $1,184,523 | $291,808 | $1,461,951 |
| 2022 | $15,605,165 | $811,397 | $1,864,625 | $1,022,458 | 22 | $1,053,002 | $11,646 | $1,468,097 |
| 2021 | $16,636,663 | $851,107 | $1,549,362 | $843,201 | 1 | $874,647 | $154,216 | $1,473,897 |
| 2020 | $17,346,058 | $534,332 | $2,149,152 | $1,371,665 | 1 | — | $113,029 | $1,383,974 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a specific grantmaking mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations addressing mentoring, higher education, Christian ministry, independent living for seniors and people with disabilities, and food access. These are examples of the grantees’ work, not stated foundation priorities.
For example, Mentoring Alliance describes its mission as mobilizing godly people to help children and families. Friends for Life says it helps seniors and people with disabilities live as independently as possible. McLennan County Pack of Hope says it provides food to help prevent childhood hunger, while Central Texas Food Bank describes its work as increasing food access in Central Texas. Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Legacy Family Ministries describe missions centered on Christian faith and principles.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $1,278,390. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $375,000, with a median of $15,000.
The largest 2024 awards included $375,000 to Mentoring Alliance for operations, $164,388 to Baylor an individual recipient for operations, $150,000 to Haggai Institute for operations, $126,000 to Waco Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Collaborative for operations, and $114,972 to Compassion Ministries for operations. Other notable awards included $75,000 each to Baylor University’s Hinson Chair in Scriptures and Lovely Village, and $48,000 to Friends for Life.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janna Slechta as president, Leslie Meyer Rhea as vice president, and Deborah Hansen as secretary/treasurer.
Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation is led by Janna Slechta, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janna Slechta
President
President & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Hansen
Secratary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secratary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Meyer Rhea
Vice President
Vice President & D → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barbara Chesser (2020) — Director
- Former: Christie Johnson (2020) — Director
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 Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation
How much does Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation give each year?
Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 31 grants.
What is Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $47,348, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation give grants?
Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waco, TX (19 grants).
Does Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (27 grants).
Who are Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mentoring Alliance ($375,000), Haggai Institute ($150,000) and Waco Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Collaborative ($126,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($164,388), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation?
Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation reported $20.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (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 does Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a specific grantmaking mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations addressing mentoring, higher education, Christian ministry, independent living for seniors and people with disabilities, and food access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation?
The filing says to contact “THE PAUL AND JANE MEYER FAMILY FOUN” and submit a typed statement describing the need and purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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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