Edwin T Meredith Foundation
Invitation OnlyDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 42-6059818 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$28.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
47% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Educational | $400,000 |
| Science Center of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Civic and cultural | $275,000 |
| The Brinton Museum | Big Horn, WY | Civic and cultural | $212,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Civic and cultural | $175,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquar | Sarasota, FL | Civic and cultural | $100,000 |
| Invisible Wounds Fdn | Parker, CO | Health and religion | $50,000 |
| Broadlawns Medical Ctr | Des Moines, IA | Health and religion | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Health and religion | $25,000 |
| Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroo | Cheyenne, WY | Educational | $20,000 |
| Dchs Annual Appeal | West Des Moines, IA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Reproductive Healthcare of the Big Horn | Sheridan, WY | Health and religion | $10,000 |
| Simpson College | Indianola, IA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Wyoming State 4H | Laramie, WY | Civic and cultural | $10,000 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Fdn | Des Moines, IA | Civic and cultural | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Washington, DC | Educational | $10,000 |
| Charlie Russell Riders Foundation | Bigfork, MT | Civic and cultural | $5,000 |
| Connection Cafe | Urbandale, IA | Health and religion | $5,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | Civic and cultural | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | Des Moines, IA | Civic and cultural | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,386,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,329,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349104624
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6059818
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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