The Lee and Linda Meier Family
The Lee and Linda Meier Family is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported $41,400 in grants to 12 organizations, including humanitarian, food assistance, environmental, youth, arts, and health-related organizations.
The Lee and Linda Meier Family at a glance
In short: The Lee and Linda Meier Family gave $41K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,400
- +20.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,450
- +100.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $664,653
- +40.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lee and Linda Meier Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2222 Hyde Street 4, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 307-4672
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lee and Linda Meier Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Central Kitchen ($15K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (39%), Washington, DC (36%), Maryland (24%), and Ohio (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lee and Linda Meier Family open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2022) to $41K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Bay Keeper San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Huckleberry Youth Programs San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conserva San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Urban Forest San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mountain Play Association San Rafael, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Flags of Honor Twinsburg, OH | Unrestricted | $250 |
| No CA PGA Foundation Vacaville, CA | Unrestricted | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $664,653 | $245,619 | $57,400 | $41,400 | 12 | $45,475 | $234,076 | $33,008 |
| 2024 | $472,726 | $19,912 | $49,541 | $34,400 | 20 | $38,475 | $9,142 | $33,526 |
| 2023 | $480,673 | $20,767 | $36,736 | $30,950 | 15 | $30,975 | $15,006 | $28,830 |
| 2022 | $510,197 | $-5,239 | $43,929 | $28,250 | 16 | $32,375 | — | $29,292 |
| 2021 | $559,036 | $166,256 | $44,965 | $31,900 | 26 | $35,560 | $100,819 | $28,372 |
| 2020 | $432,126 | $19,638 | $43,049 | $30,450 | 22 | — | $10,784 | $26,011 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lee and Linda Meier Family reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank received a grant, as did health organizations including Doctors Without Borders and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Friends of the Urban Forest says it connects people with nature and each other by planting and caring for San Francisco’s trees and gardens. Huckleberry Youth Programs describes its mission as educating, inspiring, and supporting underserved youth to develop healthy life choices and realize their potential. Mountain Play Association says it produces theatrical experiences to promote appreciation for live performing arts and strengthen community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $41,400. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $15,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $15,000 to World Central Kitchen, $10,000 to Doctors Without Borders, and $10,000 to San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. Other grants included $2,000 to San Francisco Bay Keeper and $1,000 each to Huckleberry Youth Programs, Golden Gate National Parks Conserva, and Friends of the Urban Forest. The listed 2025 grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lee Meier as chairman, Linda Meier as director, Benjamin Meier as vice president, Leslie Yan Meier as secretary, and Michael Meier as treasurer.
The Lee and Linda Meier Family is led by Lee Meier, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lee Meier
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Meier
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Benjamin Meier
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie Yan Meier
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Meier
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lee and Linda Meier Family
How much does The Lee and Linda Meier Family give each year?
The Lee and Linda Meier Family gave $41K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 20 grants.
What is The Lee and Linda Meier Family's typical grant size?
The Lee and Linda Meier Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,450, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lee and Linda Meier Family give grants?
The Lee and Linda Meier Family's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (36%) and Maryland (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (5 grants).
Does The Lee and Linda Meier Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lee and Linda Meier Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lee and Linda Meier Family's largest grantees?
The Lee and Linda Meier Family's largest 2025 grantees include World Central Kitchen ($15,000), Doctors Without Borders ($10,000) and San Francisco-Marin Food Bank ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lee and Linda Meier Family?
The Lee and Linda Meier Family reported $665K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lee and Linda Meier Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lee and Linda Meier Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lee and Linda Meier Family's EIN?
The Lee and Linda Meier Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2546121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Lee and Linda Meier Family 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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