The Meade Foundation
The Meade Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pottstown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Meade Foundation at a glance
In short: The Meade Foundation gave $110K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $109,700
- +1054.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $13,713
- +766.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,050
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Meade Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Villanova University ($53K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Meade Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $110K (2022). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | General | $52,000 |
| Friends Select School Philadelphia, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Hope Partnership for Education Philadelphia, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Project Home Philadelphia, PA | General | $4,100 |
| St Aloysius Parish School Pottstown, PA | General | $2,000 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | General / Blue White Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 |
| Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities Pottstown, PA | General | $500 |
| Catholic Charities Appeal Philadelphia, PA | General | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-13,260 | $112,020 | $109,700 | 8 | $109,700 | $1,941 | $5,100 |
| 2021 | $125,280 | $3,123 | $10,505 | $9,500 | 6 | — | $4,275 | $6,091 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Meade Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Meade Foundation is led by James F. Meade, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
James F. Meade
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Meade Sr.
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Meade Foundation
How much does The Meade Foundation give each year?
The Meade Foundation gave $110K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $10K across 6 grants.
What is The Meade Foundation's typical grant size?
The Meade Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $3,050, and its average grant was $13,713, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Meade Foundation give grants?
The Meade Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants), Villanova, PA (2 grants) and Pottstown, PA (2 grants).
Does The Meade Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Meade Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Meade Foundation's largest grantees?
The Meade Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Villanova University ($53,000 across 2 grants), Friends Select School ($25,000) and Hope Partnership for Education ($25,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is The Meade Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Meade Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Meade Foundation's EIN?
The Meade Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2484734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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