Robert R Meyer Foundation
The Robert R Meyer Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2024, it gave grants to organizations including Alabama nonprofits working in community services, food assistance, historic preservation, theatre, education, and land conservation, as well as a Texas organization providing assistance to new parents and children.
Robert R Meyer Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert R Meyer Foundation gave $2.1M across 75 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Alabama. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,139,349
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 75
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,525
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $35,738,210
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (13 of 75, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert R Meyer Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Regions Bank to request application materials. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Spring and fall deadlines.
- Deadline
- Spring and fall deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Regions Bank
Mailing address: 201 Milan Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 420-7753
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert R Meyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Central Alabama ($150K). Together the top 10 received $810K.
Grant Size Distribution
387 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 329 grants of 387 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 6% to Texas, 2% to Georgia, 1% to Virginia, and less than 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 75 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert R Meyer Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 75 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $22K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $2.0M (2022) to $2.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 75 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Alabama Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Grace House Ministries Weatherford, TX | General Operating | $125,000 |
| Birmingham Landmarks Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Red Mountain Theatre Company Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Freedom Rain Inc DBA Lovelady Center Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $60,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Terrific New Theatre Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Holy Family Cristo Rey Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $50,000 |
| 16TH Street Baptist Church Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $50,000 |
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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 | $35,738,210 | $2,574,223 | $2,473,460 | $2,139,349 | 75 | $2,195,685 | $2,320,493 | $2,180,591 |
| 2023 | $35,637,057 | $1,490,371 | $2,291,960 | $1,986,400 | 72 | $2,037,879 | $1,257,325 | $2,023,291 |
| 2022 | $36,461,185 | $1,403,086 | $2,291,881 | $1,967,250 | 78 | $2,019,792 | $1,172,054 | $2,076,861 |
| 2021 | $37,348,347 | $3,275,734 | $2,650,200 | $2,332,135 | 102 | $2,391,365 | $3,026,978 | $2,323,641 |
| 2020 | $36,729,300 | $961,889 | $2,264,282 | $1,985,000 | 60 | — | $742,224 | $2,073,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert R Meyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M 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
No foundation mission is stated. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, United Way of Central Alabama says its mission is to increase people’s organized capacity to care for one another and improve their community. Community Food Bank of Central Alabama says it works to feed people in need and foster collaborative solutions to end hunger. Birmingham Landmarks says it works to preserve and protect historic buildings, while Freshwater Land Trust says it conserves and cares for environmentally significant land in Central Alabama.
Other 2024 recipients include Red Mountain Theatre Company, which says it creates theatre experiences intended to enrich, educate, and engage audiences; Holy Family Cristo Rey, which says it combines academic rigor and a corporate work-study program to support students from economically challenged communities; Terrific New Theatre, which says it promotes nonprofit community theatre and showcases local talent; and Grace House Ministries, which says it provides counseling and benevolent assistance to new parents and their children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 75 grants totaling $2,139,349. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest grants included $150,000 to United Way of Central Alabama, $125,000 to Grace House Ministries, $100,000 each to Birmingham Landmarks and Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, and $75,000 to Red Mountain Theatre Company. These grants were reported for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sharon L Blackburn, Raymond J Harbert Jr, Anna Manasco, and John Haley as members of the board of directors, and Regions Bank as trustee.
Robert R Meyer Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$253K (2020) → $277K (2024)
Raymond J. Harbert Jr.
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon L. Blackburn
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Manasco
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Haley
Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Regions Bank Trust Dept (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Beverly Baker Esq. (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Elmer B. Harris (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
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 $277K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Robert R Meyer Foundation
How much does Robert R Meyer Foundation give each year?
Robert R Meyer Foundation gave $2.1M across 75 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 72 grants.
What is Robert R Meyer Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert R Meyer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,525, across 75 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert R Meyer Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Robert R Meyer Foundation give grants?
Robert R Meyer Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (61 grants), Mountain BRK, AL (3 grants) and Montgomery, AL (2 grants).
Does Robert R Meyer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert R Meyer Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (75 of 75) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert R Meyer Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert R Meyer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Central Alabama ($150,000), Grace House Ministries ($125,000) and Birmingham Landmarks ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert R Meyer Foundation?
Robert R Meyer Foundation reported $35.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert R Meyer Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, United Way of Central Alabama says its mission is to increase people’s organized capacity to care for one another and improve their community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert R Meyer Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert R Meyer Foundation's EIN?
Robert R Meyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6019645. 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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