Meredith Corporation Foundation
Historical FunderDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 42-1426258 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$600K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$32.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHERI CIPPERLEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 3106 INGERSOLL AVENUE, DES MOINES IA 50312 |
| Phone | 5157100548 |
| Form and materials | ALL REQUESTS FOR FUNDING MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING. ALL REQUESTS FOR FUNDING MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING. TELEPHONE REQUESTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. APPLICATIONS FOR TELEPHONE REQUESTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: FUNDING SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: -NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND POSITION OF THE PERSON SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION. -NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND POSITION OF THE -COPY OF 501(C)(3) IRS RULING. PERSON SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION. -A SUMMARY DESCRIBING THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE, SERVICES PROVIDED, TARGET POPULATIONS AND AN EXPLANATION OF HOW IT -COPY OF 501(C)(3) IRS RULING. MEETS AN IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEED(S). -THE SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF MONEY BEING REQUESTED AND AN -A SUMMARY DESCRIBING THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE, SERVICES EXPLANATION OF HOW THE FUNDS WOULD BE USED. PROVIDED, TARGET POPULATIONS AND AN EXPLANATION OF HOW IT -A CURRENT AND A PROJECTED (OR PRIOR YEAR) BUDGET, CLEARLY MEETS AN IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEED(S). |
| Deadlines | JANUARY 15 THROUGH MARCH 15, AND JULY 15 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15 |
| Restrictions | MEREDITH CORPORATION FOUNDATION GIVING GUIDELINES: MEREDITH CORPORATION FOUNDATION GIVING GUIDELINES: GRANTS ARE MADE IN THREE CATEGORIES: GRANTS ARE MADE IN THREE CATEGORIES: EDUCATION (TO SELECT UNIVERSITIES WITH JOURNALISM SCHOOLS THAT HAVE AN EMPHASIS IN MAGAZINE JOURNALISM AND TO EDUCATION (TO SELECT UNIVERSITIES WITH JOURNALISM SCHOOLS SPECIALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS SUCH AS HEAD START AND THAT HAVE AN EMPHASIS IN MAGAZINE JOURNALISM AND TO SUCCESS BY SIX); SPECIALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS SUCH AS HEAD START AND HUMAN SERVICES (PARTICULARLY TO PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT SUCCESS BY SIX); HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN AT RISK); AND ARTS AND CULTURE (SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON HELPING PERFORMING HUMAN SERVICES (PARTICULARLY TO PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT AND VISUAL ARTS GROUPS BUILD AUDIENCE AND REACH OUT TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN AT RISK); CHILDREN, THE DISADVANTAGED, AND THE DISABLED). AND ARTS AND CULTURE (SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON HELPING PERFORMING AND VISUA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Des Moines, IA | General support | $315,000 |
| Science Center of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General support | $110,000 |
| Childserve Foundation | Johnston, IA | General support | $50,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity | Des Moines, IA | General support | $25,000 |
| Rebuilding Together | Des Moines, IA | General support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General support | $15,000 |
| Blank Park Zoo | Des Moines, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Des Moines Community Playhouse | Des Moines, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | Indianola, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | Des Moines, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Des Moines Symphony | Des Moines, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $600,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $1,215,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $303,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $711,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621399349100012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1426258
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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