Maurice Melvin Meredith Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlbuquerque, New Mexico · EIN 52-1632847 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$330K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$10.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
64% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation | Urbana, IL | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| New Mexico Philharmonic | Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| New Mexico Symphonic Chorus | Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Peoria Symphony Orchestra | Peroia, IL | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Vocal Artistry Art Song Festival | Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Khfm | Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Signature Theater | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Children's Chorus | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program | Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra | Champaign, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Washington Chorus | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Reston Chorale | Reston, VA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Belvedere | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Dominion Choraliers | Woodbridge, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $330,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $405,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $375,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602399349101500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1632847
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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