The Meinders Foundation
Historical FunderOklahoma City, Oklahoma · EIN 73-1438459 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$74.6M
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $1,500,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MO GROTJOHN |
|---|---|
| Address | 14001 MCAULEY BLVD 100, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73134 |
| Phone | 4057492422 |
| Form and materials | TYPED - INCLUDE NORMAL GRANT APPLICATION INFORMATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
27% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okc Community Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Oklahoma city university endowment | $18,000,000 |
| Okc Community Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Herman meinders fund | $11,000,000 |
| Okc Community Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 11 nonprofit endowments | $9,750,000 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundatio | Oklahoma City, OK | Meinders neurodegenerative center | $6,250,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Meinders neurosciene center | $6,230,230 |
| Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma City, OK | Operational support | $4,081,820 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Parkinson & alzheimers research | $3,000,000 |
| Crossings Community Church | Oklahoma City, OK | Voice of hope campaign | $2,005,000 |
| Oklahoma Christian University | Oklahoma City, OK | Endowment fund | $2,000,000 |
| Concordia Seminary | Fort Wayne, IN | Operational support | $1,500,000 |
| Concordia University | Seward, NE | Scholarships | $1,500,000 |
| Concorida Seminary | St Louis, MO | Operational support | $1,500,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Oklahoma City, OK | Operational support | $1,000,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New Yor, NY | Parkinson research | $1,000,000 |
| On With Life | Ankeny, IA | Operational support | $1,000,000 |
| Lambda Chi Alpha Foundation | Carmel, IN | Men with pupose campaign | $750,000 |
| Boy Scouts | Oklahoma City, OK | Diamon h scout ranch | $500,000 |
| Ground Zero Emergency Training Cr | Norman, OK | Operational support | $500,000 |
| Bethany Children's Center | Bethany, OK | Operational support | $250,000 |
| Concordia Community Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Operational support | $250,000 |
| Hearts for Hearing | Oklahoma City, OK | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Oklahoma City, OK | Operational support | $250,000 |
| Woodstock Community Outreach | Woodstock, MN | Operational support | $250,000 |
| American Floral Endowment | Alexandria, VA | Operational support | $200,000 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church | Oklahoma City, OK | Operational support | $200,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church | Pipestone, MN | Operational support | $200,000 |
| Village Christian Church | Oklahoma City, OK | Operational support | $200,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Norman, OK | Capital campaign | $125,000 |
| Girl Scouts | Oklahoma City, OK | Camp trivera | $100,000 |
| Hope Is Alive | Oklahoma City, OK | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Lyric Theatre | Oklahoma City, OK | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Osu Foundation | Stillwater, OK | Agriculture scholarship | $100,000 |
| Professional Ok Educators Foundatio | Norman, OK | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Shiloh Adventures | Oklahoma City, OK | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Operational support | $100,000 |
| YMCA | Oklahoma City, OK | Camp classen | $100,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Oklahoma City, OK | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma School of Science and Math | Oklahoma City, OK | Operational support | $6,050 |
| Heritage Hall Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Myriad Gardens Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Gardening school | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,581,100 | 40 |
| 2024 | $69,101 | 10 |
| 2023 | $164,330 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630919349100428
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1438459
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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