Meier Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWaukesha, Wisconsin · EIN 20-8762273 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$360K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
34% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Support maintenance at gerdin hope lodge | $30,000 |
| Covenant House | Milwaukee, WI | General | $25,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | West Milwaukee, WI | General | $25,000 |
| No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength | Washington, DC | General | $25,000 |
| Discovery World Ltd | Milwaukee, WI | General | $20,000 |
| Exchange Club of Culver City Charitable Foundation | Culver City, CA | Support pulpfiction comic book store | $20,000 |
| Horizon Home Care and Hospice | Milwaukee, WI | Kathy hospice | $20,000 |
| Mental Health America of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General | $20,000 |
| Red Cross | Washington, DC | Wisconsin floods | $20,000 |
| The Women's Center | Waukesha, WI | General | $20,000 |
| Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County | Waukesha, WI | General | $20,000 |
| 4Th Dimension Society | Milwaukee, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | Philadelphia, PA | Sara jane elk fund for historic preservation | $10,000 |
| Food Pantry of Waukesha County | Waukesha, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Jdrf Wisconsin Chapter | Menasha, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Marcus Center for the Performing Arts | Milwaukee, WI | Community outreach programming | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Milwaukee, WI | General | $10,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Milwaukee, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Milwaukee, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Waukesha County Community Foundation | Waukesha, WI | General | $10,000 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | General | $10,000 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | LA wildfire response | $10,000 |
| Mccallum Theatre | Palm Desert, CA | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $360,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $386,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $346,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620559349100007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8762273
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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