The Meacham Foundation
Invitation OnlyGig Harbor, Washington · EIN 05-0590644 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$53K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$1,100
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute | Cordova, AK | General | $5,100 |
| Harbor Wildwatch | Gig Harbor, WA | General | $5,000 |
| Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance | Gig Harbor, WA | General | $4,040 |
| Gig Harbor Now | Gig Harbor, WA | General | $3,500 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | General | $3,500 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | San Diego, CA | General | $3,500 |
| Juneau High School Band Boosters | Juneau, AK | General | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties | Tacoma, WA | General | $3,000 |
| Kiwanis Foundation of Gig Harbor | Federal Way, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Northwest Sinfonietta | Tacoma, WA | General | $2,250 |
| Gig Harbor Boatshop | Gig Harbor, WA | General | $1,900 |
| Greater Gig Harbor Foundation | Gig Harbor, WA | General | $1,560 |
| Communities in Schools Peninsula | Vaughn, WA | General | $1,300 |
| Del Mar Womens Giving Collective | Del Mar, CA | General | $1,100 |
| Harbor History Museum | Gig Harbor, WA | General | $1,100 |
| Children's Shelter of Hope Foundation | Portland, OR | General | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Donorschoose | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team | Gig Harbor, WA | General | $1,000 |
| Gig Harbor Film Fest | Gig Harbor, WA | General | $1,000 |
| Great Peninsula Conservancy | Bremerton, WA | General | $1,000 |
| Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County | Tacoma, WA | General | $1,000 |
| United States Marine Raider Association | Arlington, TX | General | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Bellingham, WA | General | $750 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance | Washington, DC | General | $500 |
| Inner Circle Wrestling Club | Juneau, AK | General | $500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House - San Diego | San Diego, CA | General | $500 |
| Compassion International Incorporated | Colorado Spgs, CO | General | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,900 | 28 |
| 2024 | $41,140 | 35 |
| 2023 | $37,632 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600549349100760
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 05-0590644
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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