The Lisa and Brian Meer Foundation
The Lisa and Brian Meer Foundation is a private foundation established in 2001 and based in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and is supported by the Edward M Meer 11171972 As Amended Trust.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$334K
-1.8% YoY
Grant Count
37
+8.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-9.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Illinois, and Utah.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 32 grants in 2024, with total giving of $333,705. Typical award sizes range from $100 to $250,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Illinois, and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,305,247
- Total Revenues: $399,311
- Total Expenses: $398,028
- Investment Income and Dividends: $161,297
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $180,000 (partial figure)
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $7.3 million
- Total Revenues: $147,000
- Total Expenses: $381,000
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Brian Meer — President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN MEER | PRES/TREAS | 2 | — |
| LISA MEER | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3020 Middlebelt Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Telephone: 248-683-0001
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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