The Meigs Family Foundation
The Meigs Family Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Carlsbad, California. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations and direct charitable activities, including education-related programs, STEM activities for young people, and support for charitable programming and community services.
The Meigs Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Meigs Family Foundation gave $89K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $89,480
- +87.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,971
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $314,407
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Meigs Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7151 Latitude Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Phone: (619) 742-1499
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Meigs Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego ($60K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 44 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 96% of grant dollars went to California recipients. It lists 1% each for recipients in New York, North Carolina, Kansas, and Florida. The named 2025 grantees include organizations in California as well as Samaritan’s Purse in North Carolina and Shriners Hospitals for Children in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Meigs Family Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $89K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego San Diego, CA | General Use | $59,700 |
| Rotary Club of Carlsbad Carlsbad, CA | General Use | $5,500 |
| Science Spark Encinitas, CA | General Use | $5,000 |
| A Step Beyond Escondido, CA | General Use | $3,365 |
| Ovation Theatrehuman Dignity Foundation Encinitas, CA | General Use | $2,800 |
| Advancing Students Forward San Diego, CA | General Use | $2,060 |
| Cristo Rey San Diego San Diego, CA | General Use | $2,060 |
| Feeding San Diego San Diego, CA | General Use | $1,495 |
| Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Carlsbad, CA | General Use | $1,000 |
| Carlsbad Community Theatre Carlsbad, CA | General Use | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $314,407 | $106,767 | $159,533 | $89,480 | 18 | $147,134 |
| 2024 | $365,915 | $105,432 | $119,682 | $47,699 | 10 | $119,682 |
| 2023 | $380,165 | $106,300 | $82,130 | $32,244 | 10 | $82,130 |
| 2022 | $355,995 | $100,000 | $54,238 | $14,350 | 3 | $54,238 |
| 2021 | $310,233 | $100,000 | $16,297 | $3,030 | 3 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a general mission in the information provided. In its 2023 filing, it described direct activities including college-preparation workshops, college care packages and sendoffs, book and math clubs, and mentoring connected with Nativity Prep Academy. It also described “STEM & M,” which uses magic to introduce STEM concepts to young people through after-school programs, charities, and silent auctions. Other activities named in that filing included support for charitable programming and needs of Rotary International, North County Lifeline, Hands of Peace, Camp Pendleton Community Services Fund, and Hospice of the North Coast.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions span education, hunger relief, health care, and environmental education. For example, A Step Beyond describes its work as preparing underserved youth for college, career, and life through dance education, academic support, and family services. Feeding San Diego describes its mission as connecting people facing hunger with nutritious meals through food rescue. Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation describes its work as educating and engaging people to preserve the lagoon as an accessible, healthy watershed. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $89,480. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $59,700, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant was $59,700 to Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego for general use. Other notable grants included $5,500 to Rotary Club of Carlsbad, $5,000 to Science Spark, $3,365 to A Step Beyond, and $2,800 to Ovation Theatrehuman Dignity Foundation, all for general use.
The foundation also reported grants of $2,060 each to Advancing Students Forward and Cristo Rey San Diego, and $1,495 to Feeding San Diego. Its $1,000 grants included Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, Carlsbad Community Theatre, Hospice of the North Coast, and Samaritan’s Purse. The stated purpose for these grants was general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Meigs as president and Mary Meigs as secretary.
The Meigs Family Foundation is led by Robert Meigs, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Meigs
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Meigs
Secretary
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Meigs Family Foundation
How much does The Meigs Family Foundation give each year?
The Meigs Family Foundation gave $89K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 10 grants.
What is The Meigs Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Meigs Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,971, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Meigs Family Foundation give grants?
The Meigs Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Carlsbad, CA (5 grants), San Diego, CA (4 grants) and Encinitas, CA (2 grants).
Does The Meigs Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Meigs Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Meigs Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Meigs Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego ($59,700), Rotary Club of Carlsbad ($5,500) and Science Spark ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Meigs Family Foundation?
The Meigs Family Foundation reported $314K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $107K.
What does The Meigs Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a general mission in the information provided. In its 2023 filing, it described direct activities including college-preparation workshops, college care packages and sendoffs, book and math clubs, and mentoring connected with Nativity Prep Academy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Meigs Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Meigs Family Foundation's EIN?
The Meigs Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0334666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Meigs Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work The Meigs Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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