The Meadows Institute Inc
The Meadows Institute Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Brookline, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2024, it made $13K in qualifying distributions.
The Meadows Institute Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $18,226
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $11,198
- -41.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $13,405
- -35.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $13,405
- -35.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Meadows Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $40K (2022). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Network for Good Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $9,600 |
| Patient at Behavioral Health of Cal Sunnyvale, CA | To cover ongoing treatment for patient at behavioral health of California. | $5,000 |
| Patient at Rio Retreat Center Wickenburg, AZ | To cover lodging for our five-day inpatient trauma treatment workshop hosted by rio retreat center. | $975 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,226 | $11,198 | $13,405 | — | — | $13,405 |
| 2023 | $20,433 | $19,247 | $20,726 | $15,575 | 3 | $20,726 |
| 2022 | $21,912 | $93,941 | $99,650 | $40,000 | 2 | $62,326 |
| 2021 | $73,090 | $110,999 | $42,198 | $30,175 | 1 | $30,175 |
| 2020 | $3,888 | $3,528 | $45,067 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Meadows Institute Inc is led by Marcia Fowler, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcia Fowler
President
President, Treasurer & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Dredge
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sean Walsh
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kate Renwick-Espinosa
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Aleah Johnson
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Phillips
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Carrie Steffensen (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: George Maney (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Patty Evans (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Gale (2020) — CFO
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 Meadows Institute Inc
How large is The Meadows Institute Inc?
The Meadows Institute Inc reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What is The Meadows Institute Inc?
The Meadows Institute Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Brookline, MA. It holds $18K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Meadows Institute Inc operate?
The Meadows Institute Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts.
What is The Meadows Institute Inc's EIN?
The Meadows Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3404422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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