Donald & Lorena Meier Foundation
Invitation OnlyPennington, New Jersey · EIN 36-2946730 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$490K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$10.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Unrestricted general | $305,611 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | Unrestricted general | $80,000 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | Kearney, NE | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Historical Society of Royalston | Royalston, MA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Mission Compassion Paw Inc | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Little Heroes League | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Have Dreams | Park Ridge, IL | Unrestricted general | $14,291 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $489,902 | 8 |
| 2023 | $524,176 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512739349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-2946730
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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