The Meredith Foundation
The Meredith Foundation is a private foundation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In its 2025 filing, it reported 14 grants totaling $330,000, including support for music and performing arts organizations and the University of Illinois Foundation.
The Meredith Foundation at a glance
In short: The Meredith Foundation gave $330K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), top state New Mexico. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $330,000
- -18.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,571
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $10,075,690
- +15.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Meredith Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 901 Toro St Se, Albuquerque, NM 87123
Phone: (505) 269-1207
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Meredith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Illinois Foundation ($60K). Together the top 10 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 64 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico (45%), Illinois (32%), Virginia (14%), and the District of Columbia (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Meredith Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 157% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2025) to $447K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation Urbana, IL | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| New Mexico Philharmonic Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| New Mexico Symphonic Chorus Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Peoria Symphony Orchestra Peroia, IL | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Vocal Artistry Art Song Festival Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| KHFM Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Signature Theater Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Children's Chorus Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra Champaign, IL | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,075,690 | $1,770,146 | $416,183 | $330,000 | 14 | $416,183 | $1,770,146 | $264,284 |
| 2024 | $8,721,727 | $1,212,419 | $502,175 | $405,000 | 17 | $502,175 | $1,212,419 | $394,708 |
| 2023 | $8,011,483 | $1,132,164 | $436,838 | $375,000 | 16 | $436,838 | $1,132,164 | $360,427 |
| 2022 | $7,316,157 | $-1,459,567 | $451,770 | $447,000 | 17 | $512,574 | — | $400,167 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Meredith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $264K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including orchestras, choruses, a theater, a radio station, a music festival, and a university foundation.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. The New Mexico Philharmonic says its mission is to enrich lives through excellent music, community engagement, and educational opportunities. The Peoria Symphony Orchestra says it aims to entertain, educate, and inspire through music, including live performances, music education, and community outreach. The Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program says it provides music education and performance opportunities for students from elementary through high school. The University of Illinois Foundation says it administers private gifts and develops fundraising programs benefiting the University of Illinois.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $330,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median of $20,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $60,000 to the University of Illinois Foundation, $45,000 to the New Mexico Philharmonic, $35,000 to the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus, $30,000 each to the Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Vocal Artistry Art Song Festival, and $25,000 to KHFM. Other listed grants included $20,000 each to Signature Theater and Children’s Chorus, $15,000 each to the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program and Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra, and $10,000 each to The Washington Chorus and The Reston Chorale. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Yarrington, Andrew Yarrington, Sara Dudley Brown, Jennifer Mesich, and Bridget Yarrington as trustees.
The Meredith Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Yarrington
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Jennifer Mesich
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Paul Yarrington
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$25K (2022) → $25K (2025)
Sara Dudley Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Bridget Yarrington
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Paul Yarrington (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Meredith Foundation
How much does The Meredith Foundation give each year?
The Meredith Foundation gave $330K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $405K across 17 grants.
What is The Meredith Foundation's typical grant size?
The Meredith Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $23,571, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Meredith Foundation give grants?
The Meredith Foundation's top state is New Mexico, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (32%) and Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Meredith Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Meredith Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Meredith Foundation's largest grantees?
The Meredith Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Illinois Foundation ($60,000), New Mexico Philharmonic ($45,000) and New Mexico Symphonic Chorus ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Meredith Foundation?
The Meredith Foundation reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $416K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $264K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Meredith Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including orchestras, choruses, a theater, a radio station, a music festival, and a university foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Meredith Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Meredith Foundation's EIN?
The Meredith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1632847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Meredith 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Meredith Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-meredith-foundation-morg_6c425b9d9c9c4e3bb50a4c5abb281d20
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