Robert and Meili Hefner Foundation
Robert and Meili Hefner Foundation is a private foundation, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2024, it made $143K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Robert and Meili Hefner Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,646,351
- +25.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,529,884
- +1001.3% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $142,521
- -61.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $142,671
- -61.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Robert and Meili Hefner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Robert and Meili Hefner Foundation gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $371K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Portsmouth | General Operations | $12,794 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,646,351 | $1,529,884 | $142,671 | — | — | $142,521 | $1,529,884 |
| 2023 | $4,512,399 | $138,917 | $373,766 | $12,794 | 1 | $373,618 | $31,209 |
| 2022 | $4,973,352 | $602,983 | $757,948 | $371,330 | 4 | $757,700 | $602,957 |
| 2021 | $5,116,236 | $1,209,088 | $22,844 | — | — | $938,606 | $1,208,998 |
| 2020 | $3,929,992 | $3,503,160 | $30,866 | $16,750 | 3 | — | $1,966 |
| 2019 | $457,698 | $6,894 | $59,392 | — | — | — | $6,876 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert and Meili Hefner Foundation is led by MeiLi Hefner, Director & Co-Chairman since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
MeiLi Hefner
Director & Co-Chairman
Director → Director & Co-Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert A Hefner III
Director & Chairman
Director → Director & Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James C Brewer III
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mandy Kenknight
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jody Symons (2020–2021) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Metra Taleghanifard (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Wade Kovash (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Robert and Meili Hefner Foundation
How large is Robert and Meili Hefner Foundation?
Robert and Meili Hefner Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
Where does Robert and Meili Hefner Foundation operate?
Robert and Meili Hefner Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Texas, Virginia.
What is Robert and Meili Hefner Foundation's EIN?
Robert and Meili Hefner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2474675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Robert and Meili Hefner Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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