The Macmeier Foundation
The Macmeier Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Colorado, and states that it gives only to preselected organizations.
The Macmeier Foundation at a glance
In short: The Macmeier Foundation gave $89K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $89,068
- +2126.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +3800.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,284
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,809,899
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Macmeier Foundation
- 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: 2443 S University Blvd 169, Denver, CO 80210-5407
Phone: (720) 402-0495
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Macmeier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Western Stock Show ($6K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 7% to recipients in New York, and 6% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Macmeier Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1384% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 273% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $89K (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Western Stock Show Denver, CO | Charity | $5,500 |
| Chron's and Colitis Foundation New York, NY | Chairty | $5,000 |
| Colorado Water Trust Denver, CO | Charity | $5,000 |
| Craig Hospital Englewood, CO | Charity | $5,000 |
| Mallory Sauer Scholarship Denver, CO | Charity | $5,000 |
| Roaring Fork Conservancy Basalt, CO | Charity | $5,000 |
| Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Brighton, CO | Charity | $4,000 |
| FAX Partnership Denver, CO | Charity | $4,000 |
| Partners Seeking a Cure Englewood, CO | Charity | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rockies Denver, CO | Charity | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,809,899 | $60,833 | $91,427 | $89,068 | 39 | $88,068 | $47,369 | $32,272 |
| 2023 | $1,832,772 | $58,449 | $106,223 | $4,000 | 1 | $101,544 | $58,449 | $59,423 |
| 2022 | $1,883,346 | $36,079 | $94,698 | $4,000 | 1 | $92,500 | $36,079 | $97,183 |
| 2021 | $1,943,165 | $31,120 | $87,955 | $6,000 | 1 | $80,000 | $21,120 | $96,806 |
| 2020 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Macmeier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including watershed and canal conservation, health care and rehabilitation, refugee support, arts, education, community philanthropy, and humanitarian response. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Roaring Fork Conservancy describes its mission as inspiring people to explore, value, and protect the Roaring Fork watershed. Craig Hospital says it provides specialized care and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord and brain injuries. Project Worthmore describes programs intended to foster community, self-sufficiency, and quality of life among Denver-area refugees.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $89,068. Awards ranged from $400 to $5,500, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $5,500 to National Western Stock Show; $5,000 each to Roaring Fork Conservancy and Craig Hospital; and $3,000 to Project Worthmore. Other reported 2024 recipients included High Line Canal Conservancy ($2,500), World Central Kitchen ($2,402), University of Colorado Foundation ($2,000), Aspen Community Foundation ($2,000), and Carbondale Arts ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katherine Meier as president; Theodore Meier and George Meier as directors; and Steven Meier as secretary.
The Macmeier Foundation is led by Katherine Meier, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Meier
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Meier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theodore Meier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Meier
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Macmeier Foundation
How much does The Macmeier Foundation give each year?
The Macmeier Foundation gave $89K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 1 grant.
What is The Macmeier Foundation's typical grant size?
The Macmeier Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,284, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Macmeier Foundation give grants?
The Macmeier Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (7%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (17 grants), Basalt, CO (3 grants), Centennial, CO (3 grants) and Carbondale, CO (3 grants).
Does The Macmeier Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on The Macmeier Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (38 grants).
Who are The Macmeier Foundation's largest grantees?
The Macmeier Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Western Stock Show ($5,500), Chron's and Colitis Foundation ($5,000) and Colorado Water Trust ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Macmeier Foundation?
The Macmeier Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Macmeier Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including watershed and canal conservation, health care and rehabilitation, refugee support, arts, education, community philanthropy, and humanitarian response. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Macmeier Foundation?
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 Macmeier Foundation's EIN?
The Macmeier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0849490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Macmeier 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Macmeier Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-macmeier-foundation-morg_cbd5e8341d1f43e4a71dd312d23d4c88
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