Meaning Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.3M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Meaning Foundation?
Meaning Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc ($1.1M), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($400K), Adams Fund ($260K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Meaning Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $1,076,400 | 4 | 2019–2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $400,000 | 8 | 2023–2024 |
| Adams Fund | $260,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Getting Smart Collective | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Givinga Foundation Inc | $103,130 | 1 | 2024 |
| Chleck Family Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mission Edge San Diego | $57,063 | 1 | 2024 |
| Friedman-French Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Reach Higher Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $15,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| California Community Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Endaoment Inc | $8,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $6,714 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $1.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $65K.
What grants has Meaning Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Reach Higher Foundation | Critical Foundation (Max Strickberger) | $25,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $15,500 |
| 2025 | Adams Fund | SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Endaoment Inc | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $6,714 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $271,400 |
| 2024 | Getting Smart Collective | BUILD AND SCALE MICROSCHOOL MODEL | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Givinga Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $103,130 |
| 2024 | Chleck Family Foundation Inc | CHLECK FAMILY FOUNDATION GRANT PAYMENT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Adams Fund | SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Mission Edge San Diego | TO FURTHER THEIR MISSION | $57,063 |
| 2024 | Friedman-French Foundation Inc | DONATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $655,000 |
| 2023 | Adams Fund | SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Workforce Development | $10,000 |
| 2022 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $100,000 |
| 2020 | California Community Foundation | Philanthropic activity | $15,000 |
| 2019 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $50,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Meaning Foundation?
Meaning Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc ($1.1M), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($400K), Adams Fund ($260K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Meaning Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Meaning Foundation's largest funder?
GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc is the largest recorded funder of Meaning Foundation, with $1.1M across 4 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Meaning Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Meaning Foundation across 26 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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