Meshewa Farm Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 23-7748707 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$729K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$16.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,900 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
45% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Lexington, KY | Unrestricted contribution | $100,000 |
| Real Organic Project | East Thetford, VT | Unrestricted contribution | $75,000 |
| Teaching Kitchen Collaborative Inc | Burlington, MA | Unrestricted contribution | $70,000 |
| Association of Skateboarders in Hawaii | Kailua, HI | Unrestricted contribution | $60,000 |
| Aviatra Accelerators | Covington, KY | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| Crown Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $30,000 |
| Forest for Monarchs | Dedham, MA | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Oeffa Educational Fund | Worthington, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Organic Eye | LA Farge, WI | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Cardinal Land Conservancy | Milford, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Hawai'i Foodbank | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Incubator Kitchen Collective | Newport, KY | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Ohio River Recreation Trail | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Center for Rural Affairs | Lyons, NE | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Civic Garden Center | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Cornucopia Institute | Viroqua, WI | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Greenbelt Alliance | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Groundwork Ohio River Valley | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald Charities San Diego | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Land Trust | Santa Rosa, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Scrap2home | Madeira, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $8,000 |
| Northside Community Council | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $6,900 |
| Cincinnati Union Co-Op Initiative (Our Harvest Cooperative) | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Families Forward | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Loveland Learning Garden | Loveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Ohio Environmental Council | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Sam Hubbard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| The Hillside Trust | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Gorman Heritage Farms | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $729,400 | 31 |
| 2023 | $840,450 | 32 |
| 2021 | $1,355,000 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349101976
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7748707
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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