Meca Wisconsin Police Canine Vest Foundation Inc Aka the Meca Foundation
Invitation OnlyMequon, Wisconsin · EIN 45-5074228 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$260K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$280K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $20,000.
From the return
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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.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena Police Department | Galena, IL | K-9 fund | $20,000 |
| Caledonia Police Department | Caledonia, WI | K-9 fund | $20,000 |
| Tomahawk Police Department | Tomahawk, WI | K-9 fund | $20,000 |
| Mequon Police Department | Mequon, WI | K-9 fund | $20,000 |
| Holmen Police Department | Holmen, WI | K-9 fund | $20,000 |
| Cuba City Police Department | Cuba City, WI | K-9 fund | $20,000 |
| Calumet County Sheriff's Department | Chilton, WI | K-9 fund | $20,000 |
| Ozaukee County Sheriff's Department | Port Washington, WI | K-9 fund | $20,000 |
| Colombia County Sheriff's K-9 Unit | Portage, WI | K-9 fund | $20,000 |
| Boscobel Police Department K-9 Unit | Boscobel, WI | K-9 fund | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region | Appleton, WI | K-9 fund | $20,000 |
| Mount Horeb Police Department | Mount Horeb, WI | K-9 fund | $20,000 |
| North Fond Du Lac Police Department | North Fond Du Lac, WI | K-9 fund | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $260,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $135,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620339349101062
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-5074228
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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