The Meacham Foundation
The Meacham Foundation is a private foundation based in Gig Harbor, Washington. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations in Washington and other states, including organizations working in hunger relief, community news, classical music, and preservation of local waterfront heritage.
The Meacham Foundation at a glance
In short: The Meacham Foundation gave $53K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,900
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,889
- +60.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $632,993
- -4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Washington (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Meacham Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9509 Wheeler Ave, Gig Harbor, WA 98332-2187
Phone: (858) 558-9200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Meacham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute ($5K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 155 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Washington (58%), California (16%), and Alaska (16%). Smaller shares went to recipients in New York (4%) and Oregon (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Meacham Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 $25K (2020) to $53K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute Cordova, AK | General | $5,100 |
| Harbor Wildwatch Gig Harbor, WA | General | $5,000 |
| Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance Gig Harbor, WA | General | $4,040 |
| Gig Harbor Now Gig Harbor, WA | General | $3,500 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank San Diego, CA | General | $3,500 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission San Diego, CA | General | $3,500 |
| Juneau High School Band Boosters Juneau, AK | General | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Tacoma, WA | General | $3,000 |
| Kiwanis Foundation of Gig Harbor Federal Way, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Northwest Sinfonietta Tacoma, WA | General | $2,250 |
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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 | $632,993 | $37,380 | $69,383 | $52,900 | 28 | $57,519 | $16,328 | $55,965 |
| 2024 | $664,996 | $8,733 | $47,689 | $41,140 | 35 | $41,140 | $12,862 | $51,401 |
| 2023 | $703,952 | $21,183 | $49,212 | $37,632 | 31 | $42,033 | $9,678 | $44,543 |
| 2022 | $731,981 | $116,478 | $56,597 | $42,350 | 31 | $46,691 | $5,503 | $43,997 |
| 2021 | $672,232 | $104,541 | $59,076 | $45,050 | 30 | $48,585 | $66,924 | $45,900 |
| 2020 | $626,767 | $19,361 | $38,867 | $25,450 | 25 | — | $7,358 | $38,049 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Meacham Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K 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 grantees illustrate a range of supported activities. The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank describes its mission as providing nutritious food to people in need, advocating for people experiencing hunger, and educating the public about hunger-related issues. Gig Harbor Now says it works to create and sustain a community-supported nonprofit news organization that informs, educates, and connects its community. Northwest Sinfonietta describes its work as presenting classical music performances and music education events. Gig Harbor BoatShop says it seeks to preserve the historic Eddon Boatyard and build awareness of Gig Harbor’s working-waterfront livelihoods.
Other 2025 recipients include Great Peninsula Conservancy, which describes its mission as preserving natural habitats, rural landscapes, and open spaces in Washington’s Puget Sound, and Greater Gig Harbor Foundation, which says it works with regional partners to address opportunity gaps and diverse community needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $52,900. The grants ranged from $300 to $5,100, with a median of $1,100. Among the largest were $5,100 to Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute, $5,000 to Harbor WildWatch, $4,040 to Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance, and $3,500 each to Gig Harbor Now, Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, and San Diego Rescue Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles P. Meacham as president, Daniel R. Meacham as vice president, and Charlene D. Meacham as secretary/treasurer.
The Meacham Foundation is led by Charles P. Meacham, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles P. Meacham
President
Secretary & CFO → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlene D. Meacham
Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel R. Meacham
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
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 Meacham Foundation
How much does The Meacham Foundation give each year?
The Meacham Foundation gave $53K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 35 grants.
What is The Meacham Foundation's typical grant size?
The Meacham Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,100, and its average grant was $1,889, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Meacham Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Meacham Foundation give grants?
The Meacham Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and Alaska (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gig Harbor, WA (8 grants), San Diego, CA (3 grants), Tacoma, WA (3 grants) and Juneau, AK (2 grants).
Does The Meacham Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Meacham Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Meacham Foundation's largest grantees?
The Meacham Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute ($5,100), Harbor Wildwatch ($5,000) and Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance ($4,040), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Meacham Foundation?
The Meacham Foundation reported $633K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Meacham Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Meacham Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Meacham Foundation's EIN?
The Meacham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0590644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Meacham Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Meacham Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-meacham-foundation-morg_535e02364f074c708be05bd1f06e1b05
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