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Robert R Meyer Foundation

Historical Funder

Birmingham, Alabama · EIN 63-6019645 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded75
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$44.9M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,500 and $30,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactREGIONS BANK
Address201 MILAN PKWY, BIRMINGHAM AL 35211
Phone2054207753
Form and materialsREQUEST APPLICATION
DeadlinesSPRING AND FALL DEADLINES
Restrictions501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS

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.

  • Human Services9
  • Arts & Culture6
  • Health6
  • Education5
  • Disability Services3
  • Environment3

Where it gives

8% of grants went outside Alabama.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
United Way of Central AlabamaBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$150,000
Grace House MinistriesWeatherford, TXGeneral operating$125,000
Birmingham LandmarksBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$100,000
Community Food Bank of Central AlabamaBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$100,000
Red Mountain Theatre CompanyBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$75,000
Freedom Rain Inc Dba Lovelady CenterBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$60,000
Alabama Symphony OrchestraBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$50,000
Terrific New TheatreBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$50,000
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High SchoolBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$50,000
16Th Street Baptist ChurchBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$50,000
Freshwater Land TrustBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$50,000
Brother Bryan MissionBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$40,000
First Light IncBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$40,000
I3 AcademyBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$40,000
Oasis Counseling for Women and ChildrenBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$36,500
Sight Savers AmericaPelham, ALGeneral operating$35,055
Community Furniture BankBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$35,000
The WellhouseOdenville, ALGeneral operating$35,000
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of AlabamaBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$30,000
State of Alabama Ballet IncBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$30,000
Camp Smile a MileBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$30,000
Hispanic Interest Coalition of AlabamaBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$30,000
Railroad Park FoundationBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$30,000
Jimmie Hale MissionBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$28,794
Women's Foundation of AlabamaBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$27,500
Better BasicsBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$25,000
American Cancer SocietyKennesaw, GAGeneral operating$25,000
Rev Birmingham IncBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$25,000
Mitchells Place IncBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$25,000
Bell Center for Early Intervention ProgrBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$25,000
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$25,000
Coosa RiverkeeperBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$25,000
Mcwane Science CenterBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$25,000
Pathways IncBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$25,000
Childrens Fresh Air FarmHoover, ALGeneral operating$25,000
Portraits of HopeBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$25,000
Alzheimers of Central AlabamaBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$24,000
Junior Achievement of AlabamaBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$20,000
Cahaba River SocietyBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$20,000
Angel Flight SoarsCamblee, GAGeneral operating$20,000
Preschool PartnersMountain Brk, ALGeneral operating$20,000
Banks AcademyBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$20,000
Girls Incorporated of Central AlabamaBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$20,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater BirmBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$20,000
Alabama Humanities AllianceBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$20,000
Vax 2 Stop CancerBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$20,000
Collat Jewish Family ServicesMountain Brk, ALGeneral operating$18,000
Exceptional FoundationBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$15,000
Childrens Harbor IncBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$15,000
Foundry MinistriesBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$15,000
Spring Valley SchoolBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$15,000
Levite Jewish Community CenterBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$15,000
Birmingham Botanical Society IncMountain Brk, ALGeneral operating$15,000
Public Affairs Research Council of AlabaBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$15,000
Wooley Institute for Spoken Language EducationBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$15,000
A Plus Education PartnershipMontgomery, ALGeneral operating$15,000
Youth Leadership ForumBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$12,500
Mothers Milk Bank of AlabamaBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$12,000
Alabama Shakespeare FestivalMontgomery, ALGeneral operating$10,500
Cahaba Valley Health CareBirmingham, ALGeneral operating$10,000

Showing the 60 largest of 75 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$2,139,34975
2023$1,986,40072

Sources

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