The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation
The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations working in areas including environmental protection and climate change, arts, higher education, and community assistance.
The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation gave $377K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Washington. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $376,500
- +17.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,845
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,103,995
- +7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (15 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Washington (24% 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 Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Forterra NW ($35K). Together the top 10 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 235 grants of 236 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Washington and New York, at 24% each, followed by California at 18%, Minnesota at 12%, and Vermont at 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 53 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). 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 $258K (2020) to $377K (2025). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $377K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forterra NW Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Institute for Sustainable Communities Montpelier, VT | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Alchemy Art Center Friday Harbor, WA | In support of the artist-in-residence program | $20,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Humphrey School for William and Holly Rom Climate and Health Policy Fellowship | $15,000 |
| Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | To support the Dr. William and Holly Rom Fellowship in Climate Change Policy in the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,103,995 | $861,260 | $486,410 | $376,500 | 55 | $402,578 | $789,228 | $392,144 |
| 2024 | $4,729,145 | $436,698 | $412,911 | $319,500 | 52 | $344,086 | $462,376 | $374,142 |
| 2023 | $4,705,358 | $194,894 | $390,680 | $305,250 | 43 | $329,355 | $133,969 | $335,948 |
| 2022 | $4,901,144 | $280,874 | $421,993 | $323,600 | 39 | $347,902 | $468,631 | $330,925 |
| 2021 | $5,042,263 | $572,297 | $363,544 | $266,800 | 47 | $290,650 | $601,401 | $346,049 |
| 2020 | $4,833,510 | $29,449 | $335,063 | $257,500 | 40 | — | $54,263 | $293,872 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $392K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Institute for Sustainable Communities describes its work as bringing partners, expertise, and funding to communities vulnerable to climate change. Earthjustice says it uses law and partnerships to protect health and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. Alchemy Art Center says it provides arts programming and creative community for people on rural San Juan Island.
Other 2025 recipients include the University of Minnesota Foundation, which describes its role as supporting the University of Minnesota; the Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund, which distributes assistance for critical family needs, housing, and food in the greater San Francisco Bay Area; and the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, which promotes women artists through educational activities and exhibits.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 55 grants totaling $376,500 in 2025, 52 grants totaling $319,500 in 2024, and 43 grants totaling $305,250 in 2023. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $35,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $35,000 to Forterra NW for general and unrestricted support, $30,000 to the Institute for Sustainable Communities for general and unrestricted support, and $25,000 to Earthjustice for general and unrestricted support. Alchemy Art Center received $20,000 in support of its artist-in-residence program. The University of Minnesota Foundation received two grants: $15,000 for the William and Holly Rom Climate and Health Policy Fellowship at the Humphrey School, and $10,000 to support the Dr. William and Holly Rom Fellowship in Climate Change Policy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dan Grausz as director and treasurer; Clare Hodgson Meeker and Holly Meeker Rom as co-presidents and directors; and William N Rom as director and secretary.
The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation is led by Clare Hodgson Meeker, Co- President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clare Hodgson Meeker
Co- President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Meeker Rom
Co- President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Grausz
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William N Rom
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation
How much does The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation give each year?
The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation gave $377K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $320K across 52 grants.
What is The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,845, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation give grants?
The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation's top state is Washington, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), San Francisco, CA (6 grants), Seattle, WA (5 grants) and Friday Harbor, WA (5 grants).
Does The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Forterra NW ($35,000), Institute for Sustainable Communities ($30,000) and Earthjustice ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation?
The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $403K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $392K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Institute for Sustainable Communities describes its work as bringing partners, expertise, and funding to communities vulnerable to climate change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation's EIN?
The Meeker Rom Grausz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4627328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Meeker Rom Grausz Family 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 August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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