The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer
The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $4K.
The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer at a glance
In short: The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer gave $4K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $604), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,228
- -20.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $604
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $19,373
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (47% 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 The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Avon Products Foundation ($2K). Together the top 7 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 324% 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 $3K (2021) to $7K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Products Foundation Suffern, NY | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse Naples, FL | General Purpose | $1,170 |
| Planned Parenthood of SWFL Sarasota, FL | General Purpose | $500 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $500 |
| SW FL Kappa Kappa Gamma Dublin, OH | General Purpose | $233 |
| Artisnaples Naples, FL | General Purpose | $225 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Fort Myers, FL | General Purpose | $100 |
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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 | $19,373 | $4,198 | $4,537 | $4,228 | 7 | $4,228 | $4,198 | $1,305 |
| 2023 | $19,712 | $7,188 | $10,032 | $5,327 | 8 | $5,327 | $2,788 | $1,303 |
| 2022 | $22,556 | $4,867 | $9,669 | $7,488 | 7 | $7,488 | $2,967 | $1,710 |
| 2021 | $27,358 | $6,885 | $5,426 | $3,218 | 12 | $3,218 | $4,518 | $1,842 |
| 2020 | $25,899 | $5,468 | $7,043 | $4,975 | 9 | — | $3,387 | $1,736 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer is led by Linda E. Buck, President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda E. Buck
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
President & Director → President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Lawrence Meyer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Meyer Magliato
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lawrence G. Meyer (2020–2022) — Secretary, Treasurer & 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 The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer
How much does The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer give each year?
The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer gave $4K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 8 grants.
What is The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer's typical grant size?
The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $604, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer give grants?
The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer's top state is Florida, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (35%) and Colorado (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer's largest grantees?
The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer's largest 2024 grantees include Avon Products Foundation ($1,500), Gulfshore Playhouse ($1,170) and Planned Parenthood of SWFL ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer?
The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer reported $19K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer's EIN?
The Lawrence G and Linda E Meyer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2028186. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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