The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Tulsa, OK EIN: 27-2546121

The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $91K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $357K.

Key facts about The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation

EIN: 27-2546121
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $356,592
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $118,864
Median grant: $75,000
Total assets: $90,864
Primary geography: Missouri (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Missouri (64%), Oklahoma (21%) and North Carolina (15%). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Mission" (3 grants).

How The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation gives

Giving grew 154% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Next steps with The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation

How to evaluate The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation as a funder
Our grant prospecting guide: read the 990-PF, check fit, and decide whether to apply.
Draft an LOI to The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation with AI
AI grant writing that drafts from your organization’s own materials, in your voice.
Track this opportunity in a free grant tracker
A free Google Sheets or Excel template for deadlines, award terms, and reports due.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$91K

-54.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$357K

-34.5% YoY

Grant Count

-57.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$119K

+52.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Missouri $227K (64%)

Oklahoma $75K (21%)

North Carolina $55K (15%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Illinois Missouri North Carolina New York Oklahoma Texas

Cities

TulsaBooneBransonSpringfieldKansas CityOwassoStaten IslandBroken ArrowChicagoCoronadoDallasRidgedale

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$90,864	$199,476	$160,733
Revenue	$257,208	$585,145	$3,920
Expenses	$365,820	$546,608	$357,636
Qualifying Distributions	$356,592	$544,408	$345,500
Net Investment Income	—	$450,961	—
Distributable Amount	$7,154	$2,864	$19,464

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

34 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Barnabas Foundation ($226,592), South Tulsa Baptist Church ($75,000), Samaritan's Purse ($55,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BARNABAS FOUNDATION Springfield, MO	CHRISTIAN MISSION	$226,592
SOUTH TULSA BAPTIST CHURCH Tulsa, OK	CHRISTIAN MISSION	$75,000
SAMARITAN'S PURSE Boone, NC	CHRISTIAN MISSION	$55,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Thomas D Whitwell	Trustee	5	—
Sara E Whitwell	Trustee	5	—
Robert D Meyer	Trustee	5	—
Linda L Meyer	Trustee	5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation?

The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Tulsa, OK. It holds $91K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation?

As of 2024, The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation holds $91K in total assets with $257K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $357K in 2024.

Where does The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation operate?

The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, Texas.

What size grants does The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation award?

In 2024, The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $357K — an average of about $119K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Whitwell-Meyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.