The Mead Foundation PFDN
The Mead Foundation PFDN is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2026 filing lists grants to organizations in several states, including Ohio, New York, Illinois, Connecticut, and Tennessee.
The Mead Foundation PFDN at a glance
In short: The Mead Foundation PFDN gave $375K across 37 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), top state Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $375,000
- +8.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 37
- -7.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,135
- +16.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $3,312,405
- +9.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (38% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Mead Foundation PFDN
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says to submit a request in writing to Melissa Detrick. The filing states that there are no submission deadlines. Awards are limited to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or to fostering national or international amateur sports competition.
- Contact
Application contact: Melissa Detrick
Mailing address: C/O Keybank Na PO Box 10099, Toledo, OH 43699-0099
Phone: (419) 259-4736
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mead Foundation PFDN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Save the Children ($30K). Together the top 10 received $236K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 208 grants of 209 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, Ohio received 38% of grant dollars, followed by New York (11%), Illinois (9%), Connecticut (8%), and Tennessee (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mead Foundation PFDN gives
- 86% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2020) to $375K (2026). In 2026 it made 37 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Children Westport, CT | Childrens Services | $30,000 |
| Special Spaces Knoxville, TN | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Hospice of NW Ohio Perrysburg, OH | Support of Those with | $25,000 |
| Lasalle High School Cincinnati, OH | William Ramsey Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Good Grief Morristown, NJ | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Grace Foundation Garden City, NY | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Oak Hills High School Cincinnati, OH | "Feed a Highlander" | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA New York, NY | Medical Care for Poor IN | $16,000 |
| Miami University Oxford, OH | Educational Assistance | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,312,405 | $740,149 | $454,853 | $375,000 | 37 | $390,814 | $693,159 | $349,620 |
| 2025 | $3,027,105 | $862,941 | $415,038 | $347,333 | 40 | $362,174 | $820,693 | $314,489 |
| 2024 | $2,577,216 | $454,153 | $349,475 | $300,000 | 38 | $313,018 | $414,981 | $262,351 |
| 2023 | $2,475,200 | $103,262 | $354,892 | $303,600 | 49 | $316,006 | $66,173 | $242,170 |
| 2022 | $2,726,761 | $289,565 | $366,885 | $310,000 | 45 | $323,725 | $250,550 | $290,843 |
| 2021 | $2,800,051 | $292,606 | $311,734 | $265,000 | 1 | — | $258,575 | $244,736 |
| 2020 | $2,825,811 | $273,206 | $298,824 | $250,000 | 1 | — | $241,562 | $225,283 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mead Foundation PFDN reported a distributable amount of $350K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants included support for children’s services, schools and scholarships, medical care, and general operations.
Some recipients describe their work as serving children and families. Special Spaces says it provides “dream bedrooms for children with cancer,” while Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago describes a medically sound recreational environment for children living with cancer. Good Grief says it provides grief and resilience support to children, families, schools, and the wider community. Other recipients describe work in education and community support: Magnified Giving provides grants to local charities through youth philanthropy education, and Sylvania Area Family Services serves residents in need.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 37 grants totaling $375,000 in 2026, 40 grants totaling $347,333 in 2025, and 38 grants totaling $300,000 in 2024. In 2026, grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $8,000.
Among the largest 2026 awards were $30,000 to Save the Children and $30,000 to Special Spaces; $25,000 each to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, LaSalle High School, Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago, Good Grief, and Grace Foundation; and $20,000 to Oak Hills High School for “Feed a Highlander.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists KeyBank National Association as trustee.
The Mead Foundation PFDN's only listed officer is Keybank National Association, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Keybank National Association
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$47K (2024) → $58K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keybank NA (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $58K, to Keybank National Association (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Mead Foundation PFDN
How much does The Mead Foundation PFDN give each year?
The Mead Foundation PFDN gave $375K across 37 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $347K across 40 grants.
What is The Mead Foundation PFDN's typical grant size?
The Mead Foundation PFDN's median grant in 2026 was $8,000, and its average grant was $10,135, across 37 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mead Foundation PFDN give grants?
The Mead Foundation PFDN's top state is Ohio, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (10 grants), Toledo, OH (5 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Mead Foundation PFDN give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of The Mead Foundation PFDN's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mead Foundation PFDN's largest grantees?
The Mead Foundation PFDN's largest 2026 grantees include Save the Children ($30,000), Special Spaces ($30,000) and Hospice of NW Ohio ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Mead Foundation PFDN?
The Mead Foundation PFDN reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $391K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $350K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mead Foundation PFDN fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for children’s services, schools and scholarships, medical care, and general operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mead Foundation PFDN?
The 2025 filing says to submit a request in writing to Melissa Detrick. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mead Foundation PFDN's EIN?
The Mead Foundation PFDN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1865129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Mead Foundation PFDN funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mead-foundation-pfdn-morg_93523a7a9f8c481fa410e7d843052064
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