The Dennis Meyer Foundation
The Dennis Meyer Foundation is a private foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, and the foundation stated that it made a final distribution of its assets on July 14, 2023. It therefore appears to have wound down and should not be treated as an active grantmaker.
The Dennis Meyer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dennis Meyer Foundation gave $63K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $6K), mostly in District of Columbia. 82% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $63,348
- +120.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,759
- +179.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,468
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (9 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (52% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dennis Meyer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Because its 2023 filing is marked as a final return and reports a final distribution of assets, this is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 601 N Fairfax St Unit 609, Alexandria, VA 23314
Phone: (202) 452-7008
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dennis Meyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was St Stephen & St Agnes School ($21K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC and 41% to recipients in Virginia. Recipients in New York received 3%, Florida 2%, and Pennsylvania 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dennis Meyer Foundation open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 9 of 11 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 0% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 130% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $72K (2021). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephen & St Agnes School Alexandria, VA | To Promote and Further the Org's Exempt Purpose | $21,419 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy Washington, DC | To Promote and Further the Org's Exempt Purpose | $18,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | To Promote and Further the Org's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| National Cathedral School Washington, DC | To Promote and Further the Org's Exempt Purpose | $2,611 |
| St Albans School Washington, DC | To Promote and Further the Org's Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Inova Schar Cancer Institute Fairfax, VA | To Promote and Further the Org's Exempt Purpose | $2,468 |
| Life with Cancer Fairfax, VA | To Promote and Further the Org's Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Fordham Prepatory Bronx, NY | To Promote and Further the Org's Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Homeless Children Fund Indian River Shores, FL | To Promote and Further the Org's Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| VNA Hanover, PA | To Promote and Further the Org's Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-16,813 | $67,665 | $63,348 | 11 | $63,348 | — | $2,340 |
| 2022 | $84,478 | $298 | $32,474 | $28,800 | 14 | $32,474 | — | $4,028 |
| 2021 | $116,654 | $-7,284 | $72,990 | $71,700 | 17 | $72,990 | $31,385 | $6,850 |
| 2020 | $196,928 | $10,714 | $27,800 | $27,500 | 11 | — | $30,373 | $8,048 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dennis Meyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations including schools and a university, as well as cancer-related and health organizations. Georgetown University describes its own mission as promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding through discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs, and as being committed to justice and the common good. Whole Family Health Center describes its mission as providing accessible medical, mental, and oral health care to adults and children.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $63,348 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $21,419, with a median grant of $2,468.
The largest grants included $21,419 to St. Stephen & St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Virginia; $18,000 to Washington Jesuit Academy in Washington, DC; and $10,000 to Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Other recipients included National Cathedral School ($2,611), St. Albans School ($2,500), Inova Schar Cancer Institute ($2,468), and Life With Cancer ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Rita Meyer was listed as foundation manager on the 2023 filing.
The Dennis Meyer Foundation's only listed officer is Rita Meyer, Foundation Manager on every filing since 2022 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Rita Meyer
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dennis I. Meyer (2020–2021) — Foundation Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Dennis Meyer Foundation
How much does The Dennis Meyer Foundation give each year?
The Dennis Meyer Foundation gave $63K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $29K across 14 grants.
What is The Dennis Meyer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dennis Meyer Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,468, and its average grant was $5,759, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dennis Meyer Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Dennis Meyer Foundation give grants?
The Dennis Meyer Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and Fairfax, VA (2 grants).
Who are The Dennis Meyer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dennis Meyer Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include St Stephen & St Agnes School ($21,419), Washington Jesuit Academy ($18,000) and Georgetown University ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Dennis Meyer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations including schools and a university, as well as cancer-related and health organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dennis Meyer Foundation?
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Dennis Meyer Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Dennis Meyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Dennis Meyer Foundation's EIN?
The Dennis Meyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1349554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Dennis Meyer Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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