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The Carrie Meek Foundation Inc

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Opa Locka, Florida · EIN 35-2159943 · Private foundation · Website

Grants paid (2024)$2.8M
Organizations funded80
Typical grant$22,500
Total assets$19.2M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $32,500.

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.

  • Human Services14
  • Children & Youth13
  • Education8
  • Arts & Culture3
  • Faith-Based2
  • Community Development1

Where it gives

1% of grants went outside Florida.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Childrens Village IncMiami Gardens, FLTo further the organization's mission$300,000
Urban Construction Craft AcademyMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$197,500
Peace and Prosperity Scholarship ProgramOpa Locka, FLTo further the organization's mission$182,500
Florida Justice Center IncFort Lauderdale, FLTo further the organization's mission$120,000
Surviors Helping Survivors CollaborationHialeah, FLTo further the organization's mission$100,000
Healing and Justice CenterMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$100,000
Ladies Empowerment and Action ProgramMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$90,000
Umbrella of HopeMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$78,750
Be Strong International IncPalmetto Bay, FLTo further the organization's mission$60,000
Women's Fund of Miami-Dade IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$55,000
Papa Keith for People Matter IncHollywood, FLTo further the organization's mission$50,000
Urgent IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$50,000
Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$50,000
Children's Bereavement Center IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$50,000
Oic of South Florida IncOakland Park, FLTo further the organization's mission$45,000
Center for Equitable Access and Treatment of Trauma IncNorth Miami, FLTo further the organization's mission$45,000
Sprout UpHomestead, FLTo further the organization's mission$37,500
Seek Foundation IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$37,500
The Trayvon Martin Foundation IncMiami Gardens, FLTo further the organization's mission$37,500
Prosperity Social & Community Development Group IncNorth Miami, FLTo further the organization's mission$35,000
Melissa InstituteCoral Gables, FLTo further the organization's mission$32,500
Bamn Robotics CorporationMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$30,000
The Roots Collective CorpMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$30,000
Coconut Grove Optimist IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$30,000
The Alternative Programs IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$30,000
Coalition of Florida Farmworker Organizations IncorporatedFlorida City, FLTo further the organization's mission$30,000
Project ThugMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$30,000
Hope for Communities IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$30,000
Genesis Hopeful Haven IncCutler Bay, FLTo further the organization's mission$30,000
Do Good 41 IncPlantation, FLTo further the organization's mission$30,000
Children of Inmates IncHallandale, FLTo further the organization's mission$28,500
Girl Power IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$25,280
YWCA South Florida IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$25,000
Transition IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$25,000
Guitars Over Guns Organization IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$25,000
Affirming Youth Foundation IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$22,500
Belafonte Tacolcy CenterMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$22,500
Center for Social Change IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$22,500
The Optimist Foundation of Greater Goulds Florida IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$22,500
The Home Team - Miami IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$22,500
The Historic Hampton House Community Trust IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$22,500
Silent Victims of Crime IncorporatedMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$22,500
Mentally Fitt IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$22,500
Lashawntay T Howard Youth Offender CenterMiramar, FLTo further the organization's mission$22,500
Hip Rock Star Media IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$22,500
Overtown Youth Center IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$22,500
Exemplar Community Services IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$21,000
El Ingenio IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$20,000
Overton Optimist ClubMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$17,500
Miami Youth Garden IncPembroke Park, FLTo further the organization's mission$15,900
Multi-Ethnic Youth Group Association IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$15,000
Uplift Literacy IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$15,000
Three Virtues OrganizationincHomestead, FLTo further the organization's mission$15,000
Thoughtswitch IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$15,000
Pi Nu Omega Youth ProgramDecatur, GATo further the organization's mission$15,000
Shozanio's Place IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$15,000
Mothers Fighting 4 Justice IncMiami, FLTo further the organization's mission$15,000
Tech Girl Power IncPembroke Pines, FLTo further the organization's mission$15,000
Noricia Talabert Dream FoundationFlorida City, FLTo further the organization's mission$15,000
Survivors Affected by Violence the Jack Brown Foundation IncFlorida City, FLTo further the organization's mission$15,000

Showing the 60 largest of 80 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$2,808,89980
2023$3,513,19993

Sources

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