James a Meador Foundation
Invitation OnlySalem, Virginia · EIN 54-0795438 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$472K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
8% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian Schools | Roanoke, VA | General operations | $50,000 |
| Hope Tree Family Services | Salem, VA | General operations | $50,000 |
| Loveable Services Inc | Roanoke, VA | Donation for general support | $50,000 |
| Carilion Clinic Foundation - Center for Grief & Healing | Roanoke, VA | Donation for general support | $40,000 |
| Agape Center | Moneta, VA | Donation for general support | $40,000 |
| Lake Christian Ministries | Moneta, VA | Donation for general support | $40,000 |
| Bradley Free Clinic | Roanoke, VA | Donation for general support | $40,000 |
| Camp Braveheart | Salem, VA | Donation for general support | $30,000 |
| West End Center | Roanoke, VA | Donation for general support | $30,000 |
| Virtual Center for Vcfs | Manlius, NY | Donation for general support | $20,000 |
| Bethlehem United Methodist Church | Moneta, VA | General operations | $15,000 |
| Redwood UMC Warming Shelter | Rocky Mount, VA | Donation for general support | $10,000 |
| Masterpiece Alliance | Salem, VA | Donation for general support | $10,000 |
| Aaf of Roanoke | Roanoke, VA | Donation for general support | $10,000 |
| Greg Gelburd Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Donation for general support | $10,000 |
| Radford University | Radford, VA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ferrum College | Ferrum, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Virginia Tech University | Blacksburg, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Virginia Wise | Wise, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of North Carolina Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Longwood University | Farmville, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Emory & Henry College | Emory, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| The Compassionate Friends of Roanoke | Roanoke, VA | Donation for general support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $472,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $421,250 | 20 |
| 2023 | $577,700 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642259349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-0795438
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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