The Meyer Foundation Inc
The Meyer Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bellaire, Texas. It supports charitable organizations, with its 2024 grants concentrated in Texas and including organizations working in education, family services, mental health, and other areas.
The Meyer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Meyer Foundation Inc gave $184K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $184,000
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,750
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,607,774
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (16 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Meyer Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says information should be supplied in letter form, including a statement requesting a donation and the stated purpose for which the funds will be used. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph F Meyer Iv
Mailing address: 6802 Mapleridge Suite 210, Houston, TX 77401
Phone: (713) 668-2369
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Meyer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Augustine Legacy Group ($22K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 144 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 8% to Florida, and 7% to Oregon. Smaller shares went to North Carolina and Georgia, at 1% each. Examples of Texas recipients include organizations in Houston, San Augustine, Nacogdoches, and Navasota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Meyer Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 32 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $162K (2022) to $215K (2021). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Augustine Legacy Group San Augustine, TX | General Support | $22,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Day School Houston, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Generation One Houston, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Reef Environmental Education Foundation Key Largo, FL | General Support | $14,000 |
| Star of Hope Women's Shelter Houston, TX | General Support | $14,000 |
| The Forge for Families Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Academy Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Living Hope Youth Ranch Vernonia, OR | General Support | $8,500 |
| San Augustine Community Athletic Association San Augustine, TX | General Support | $8,500 |
| Camp Allen the Episcopal Diocese of Texas Navasota, TX | General Support | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,607,774 | $335,544 | $251,754 | $184,000 | 32 | $188,649 | $272,438 | $180,906 |
| 2023 | $2,523,984 | $117,494 | $198,256 | $165,500 | 26 | $166,782 | $86,020 | $163,953 |
| 2022 | $2,604,746 | $55,651 | $220,126 | $161,500 | 25 | $173,143 | $8,668 | $169,701 |
| 2021 | $2,769,221 | $238,059 | $275,590 | $215,000 | 30 | $215,000 | $150,559 | $207,949 |
| 2020 | $2,893,496 | $89,207 | $235,921 | $185,500 | 31 | — | $46,567 | $180,317 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Meyer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $181K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Generation One, which received $15,000, says it works to help break generational poverty through early childhood development, parent training, and community involvement in Houston’s Third Ward. Yellowstone Academy, a $10,000 recipient, says it works to inspire and empower students to reach their potential. Hope and Healing Center & Institute, which received $6,000, says it creates accessible and affordable mental health care options within accepting communities.
Other 2024 recipients include The Forge for Families ($10,000), whose mission is to equip families; Hope Mommies ($4,000), which supports families experiencing infant loss; and Reflection Ministries of Texas ($2,500), which describes its work as providing therapeutic support and housing for sex trafficking victims. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $184,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $22,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards included $22,000 to San Augustine Legacy Group, $20,000 to St Francis Episcopal Day School, $15,000 to Generation One, and $14,000 each to Reef Environmental Education Foundation and Star of Hope Women’s Shelter. The listed grant purposes for these awards were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists C Fred Meyer as secretary/treasurer, Lucy Mitchell as president, and Kenneth Meyer as vice president.
The Meyer Foundation Inc is led by Lucy Mitchell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lucy Mitchell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Fred Meyer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Meyer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joseph F. Meyer IV (2020–2022) — Director
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 Meyer Foundation Inc
How much does The Meyer Foundation Inc give each year?
The Meyer Foundation Inc gave $184K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $166K across 26 grants.
What is The Meyer Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Meyer Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,750, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Meyer Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Meyer Foundation Inc give grants?
The Meyer Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (8%) and Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (10 grants), Midland, TX (4 grants) and San Augustine, TX (3 grants).
Does The Meyer Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Meyer Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Meyer Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Meyer Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include San Augustine Legacy Group ($22,000), St Francis Episcopal Day School ($20,000) and Generation One ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Meyer Foundation Inc?
The Meyer Foundation Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $189K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $181K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Meyer Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Meyer Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests 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 Meyer Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Meyer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0613316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Meyer Foundation Inc 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
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Meyer Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-meyer-foundation-inc-morg_dacd54beec294b578f929525f7a273e4
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