The Richard Meier Foundation
The Richard Meier Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It makes grants to organizations; its 2024 filing reports eight grants totaling $1,367,000.
The Richard Meier Foundation at a glance
In short: The Richard Meier Foundation gave $1.4M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $171K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,367,000
- +181.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $170,875
- +1025.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $7,352,594
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Richard Meier Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Richard Meier. The foundation states that it is currently making gifts only to 501(c)(3) organizations and that there are no restrictions on grants or gifts to those organizations. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- No established deadlines at the present time.
- Deadline
- No established deadlines at the present time.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Meier
Mailing address: 475 Tenth Avenue Fl6, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 967-6060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Richard Meier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Homeschool Now - Kauai ($900K). Together the top 8 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 80 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii, 13% to New York, 4% to Florida, and 1% to Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Richard Meier Foundation gives
- Giving grew 180% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 207% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $304K (2020) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homeschool Now - Kauai Princeville, HI | General Support | $900,000 |
| Makana North Shore Urgent Care Princeville, HI | General Support | $200,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund Hicksville, NY | Richard Meier Philanthropic Fund | $175,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach, FL | Society of Mount Sinai | $50,000 |
| Hanalei Initiative Hanalei, HI | General Support | $15,000 |
| CG Foundation Kauai, HI | General Support | $12,000 |
| Community Renewal Shreveport, LA | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Town School New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $7,352,594 | $1,942,021 | $1,523,136 | $1,367,000 | 8 | $1,428,995 | $1,847,880 | $690,547 |
| 2023 | $6,933,709 | $722,650 | $696,875 | $486,000 | 32 | $618,507 | $644,282 | $1,563,859 |
| 2022 | $5,907,934 | $194,474 | $653,880 | $491,000 | 6 | $577,858 | $118,452 | $511,081 |
| 2021 | $6,367,340 | $964,874 | $648,565 | $488,100 | 8 | $549,715 | $876,024 | $597,299 |
| 2020 | $6,051,031 | $128,327 | $416,193 | $304,000 | 26 | — | $43,030 | $472,506 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard Meier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $691K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. Mount Sinai Medical Center received $50,000; the grantee describes its insurance trust as covering malpractice and general liability claims against the medical center. Community Renewal received $10,000; it describes its work as connecting caring people to change lives, revitalize neighborhoods, and transform the community. The Town School received $5,000; it describes itself as an elementary school serving nursery through eighth grade, with an emphasis on academics, arts, and physical education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made eight grants totaling $1,367,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $900,000, with a median of $32,500. The largest awards were $900,000 to Homeschool Now - Kauai and $200,000 to Makana North Shore Urgent Care, both for general support; and $175,000 to Jewish Communal Fund for the Richard Meier Philanthropic Fund. Other grants included $50,000 to Mount Sinai Medical Center, $15,000 to Hanalei Initiative, $12,000 to CG Foundation, $10,000 to Community Renewal, and $5,000 to The Town School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Meier, Ana Meier, and Daniel Creighton as trustees.
The Richard Meier Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ana Meier
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Meier
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Creighton
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sanford B. Ehrenkranz (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Richard Meier Foundation
How much does The Richard Meier Foundation give each year?
The Richard Meier Foundation gave $1.4M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $486K across 32 grants.
What is The Richard Meier Foundation's typical grant size?
The Richard Meier Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $32,500, and its average grant was $170,875, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Richard Meier Foundation give grants?
The Richard Meier Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Princeville, HI (2 grants).
Does The Richard Meier Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Richard Meier Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Richard Meier Foundation's largest grantees?
The Richard Meier Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Homeschool Now - Kauai ($900,000), Makana North Shore Urgent Care ($200,000) and Jewish Communal Fund ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Richard Meier Foundation?
The Richard Meier Foundation reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $691K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Richard Meier Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. Mount Sinai Medical Center received $50,000; the grantee describes its insurance trust as covering malpractice and general liability claims against the medical center. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Richard Meier Foundation?
Contact Richard Meier. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Richard Meier Foundation's EIN?
The Richard Meier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3978415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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