Louis R and Dorothy M Meister Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 84-1355347 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$170K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $8,000.
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
3% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrupe Jesuit High School | Denver, CO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Seeds of Hope of Northern Colo | Denver, CO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Integrated Family Community Se | Englewood, CO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Urban Peak Denver | Denver, CO | General operating | $9,000 |
| Camp Chief Ouray-Ymca Rockies | Estes Park, CO | General operating | $8,000 |
| A Woman's Place Inc | Greeley, CO | General operating | $8,000 |
| Camp Wapiyapi | Denver, CO | General operating | $8,000 |
| Anchor Center for Blind Child | Denver, CO | General operating | $7,000 |
| Nurse-Family Partnership | Denver, CO | General operating | $7,000 |
| Teen Inc | Nederland, CO | General operating | $7,000 |
| National Sports Center Disable | Denver, CO | General operating | $6,000 |
| Nourish Meals on Wheels | Centennial, CO | General operating | $6,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | Englewood, CO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | Denver, CO | General operating | $5,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | Denver, CO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Step Denver | Denver, CO | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Anthony Health Foundation | Lakewood, CO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Full Circle of Lake County | Leadville, CO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hands of the Carpenter | Golden, CO | General operating | $5,000 |
| New Legacy Charter School | Aurora, CO | General operating | $4,000 |
| Colorado Symphony Assoc | Denver, CO | General operating | $3,000 |
| Rocky Mtn Repertory Theater | Grand Lake, CO | General operating | $2,000 |
| El Sistema Colorado | Denver, CO | General operating | $2,000 |
| Denver Young Artist Orchestra | Denver, CO | General operating | $2,000 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | General operating | $850 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $169,850 | 27 |
| 2024 | $234,830 | 33 |
| 2023 | $227,815 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641889349100114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1355347
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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