Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation
Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation is a private foundation, based in CPE Girardeau, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $537K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $988.
Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation gave $135K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $134,500
- +35.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,833
- +81.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $537,168
- -32.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (91% 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 Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was White Horse Youth Ranch ($123K). Together the top 2 received $133K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1245% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 430% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $10K (2021) to $135K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Horse Youth Ranch Cape Girardeau, MO | organization serves socially challenged youth and families through equine programs | $122,500 |
| Renewing Life Center Las Vegas, NV | organization serves children and families of domestic violence and family crisis | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
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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 | $537,168 | $272,888 | $537,633 | $134,500 | 3 | $134,500 | $988 | $31,255 |
| 2023 | $799,090 | $182,167 | $616,878 | $99,000 | 4 | $99,000 | $182,067 | $45,291 |
| 2022 | $1,227,580 | $14,880 | $513,079 | $12,000 | 2 | $12,000 | $14,880 | $75,416 |
| 2021 | $1,779,080 | $655,244 | $569,459 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $7,475 | $84,872 |
| 2020 | $1,757,502 | $9,346 | $640,555 | $113,800 | 2 | — | $9,346 | $70,627 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation is led by Amy Meyer Terry, President on every filing since 2023; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Meyer Terry
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$325K (2023) → $280K (2024)
Rebecca Mankiller
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $55K (2024)
Laurie Howard Malm
Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Amy Meyer-Terry (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Laurie Howard-Malm (2020–2022) — Vice President
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 $280K, to Amy Meyer Terry (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation
How much does Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation give each year?
Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation gave $135K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $99K across 4 grants.
What is Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $44,833, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation give grants?
Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (7%).
Does Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation?
Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation reported $537K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation's EIN?
Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0325604. 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
Live grants for the work Paul E & Helen S Meyer Foundation funds
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