The Meyer Charitable Foundation
The Meyer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Champaign, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists grants for general operating support, endowment funds, and scholarships, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Illinois.
The Meyer Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Meyer Charitable Foundation gave $1.6M across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Illinois. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,570,667
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,309
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $18,930,992
- +5.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (83% 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 Meyer Charitable 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: 100 West University Ave 401, Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 378-4201
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Meyer Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was JDRF International ($350K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 182 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Illinois, 83%; Minnesota, 11%; California, 5%; New York, 1%; and South Dakota, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Meyer Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 41 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2023) to $2.2M (2019). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JDRF International Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $350,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Endowment Fund | $166,667 |
| Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club Champaign, IL | General Operating Support | $120,000 |
| Parkland College Foundation Champaign, IL | Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| The High School of St Thomas More- Champaign Champaign, IL | Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| United Way of Champaign County Illinois Inc Savoy, IL | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Prairielands Council Boy Scouts of America #117 Champaign, IL | General Operating Support | $80,000 |
| Champaign Public Library Foundation Champaign, IL | Endowment Fund | $75,000 |
| Champaign County CASA Inc Urbana, IL | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| San Diego Opera Association San Diego, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $18,930,992 | $2,676,530 | $1,702,768 | $1,570,667 | 41 | $1,572,768 | $2,565,432 | $1,563,587 |
| 2024 | $17,957,230 | $1,228,824 | $1,582,065 | $1,472,932 | 39 | $1,476,828 | $1,129,613 | $1,586,510 |
| 2023 | $18,310,471 | $1,001,148 | $1,429,873 | $1,331,667 | 32 | $1,336,840 | $904,923 | $1,479,401 |
| 2022 | $18,739,196 | $1,333,034 | $1,628,202 | $1,346,000 | 33 | $1,363,665 | $1,221,144 | $1,654,401 |
| 2021 | $19,074,864 | $2,708,347 | $1,595,161 | $1,478,000 | 37 | — | $2,613,384 | $1,414,898 |
| 2020 | $17,940,575 | $1,411,870 | $1,652,188 | $1,408,000 | 35 | — | $1,331,940 | $1,278,209 |
| 2019 | $18,161,496 | $754,445 | $2,365,707 | $2,223,333 | 34 | — | $434,796 | $1,830,966 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Meyer Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for youth services, scholarships, libraries, child advocacy, food assistance, opera, and other organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club says it provides youth with programming and services in a nurturing environment; Parkland College Foundation says it funds scholarships and economic development programs; and Champaign County CASA says it recruits, trains, and monitors volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children. Daily Bread Soup Kitchen says it provides food to people in the community, while San Diego Opera describes its work as delivering performances and accessible programs, including education and outreach.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $1,570,667. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $350,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest listed award was $350,000 to JDRF International in Chicago for general operating support. Other notable grants included $166,667 to Mayo Clinic for an endowment fund; $120,000 to Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club for general operating support; $100,000 each to Parkland College Foundation for a scholarship fund, The High School of St Thomas More for a scholarship fund, and United Way of Champaign County for general operating support; and $80,000 to Prairielands Council Boy Scouts of America for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists August C Meyer Jr. as president, treasurer, and director; Karen H Meyer as vice president, secretary, and director; and Ronald R Hermann as vice president and director.
The Meyer Charitable Foundation is led by August C. Meyer Jr., President, Treasurer & Director since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
August C. Meyer Jr.
President, Treasurer & Director
Secretary, Treasurer, Director, President, Treasurer & Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen H. Meyer
Vice President, Secretary & Director
President, Director, Vice President, Secretary & Director → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald R. Hermann
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elisabeth M. Kimmel (2019) — Assistant Secretary & Director
- Former: Gregory A. Kimmel (2019) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Meyer Charitable Foundation
How much does The Meyer Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Meyer Charitable Foundation gave $1.6M across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 39 grants.
What is The Meyer Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Meyer Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $38,309, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Meyer Charitable Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Meyer Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Meyer Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Champaign, IL (21 grants), Urbana, IL (5 grants) and San Diego, CA (4 grants).
Does The Meyer Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Meyer Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Endowment Fund" (3 grants).
Who are The Meyer Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Meyer Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include JDRF International ($350,000), Mayo Clinic ($166,667) and Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club ($120,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Meyer Charitable Foundation?
The Meyer Charitable Foundation reported $18.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Meyer Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for youth services, scholarships, libraries, child advocacy, food assistance, opera, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Meyer Charitable 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 Meyer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Meyer Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4152268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Meyer Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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