W R Meadows Foundation
Historical FunderHampshire, Illinois · EIN 36-3468997 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ANN DWYER |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, HAMPSHIRE IL 60140 |
| Phone | 8472142100 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL REQUIREMENTS, WRITTEN UNSOLICITED REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. |
| 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
14% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson University | Elgin, IL | General funds | $10,000 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | General funds | $5,000 |
| St John Neumann Catholic Church | St Charles, IL | General funds | $5,000 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church | St Charles, IL | General funds | $5,000 |
| St Charles Borromeo School | Hampshire, IL | General funds | $3,500 |
| St Mary's Church | Elgin, IL | General funds | $3,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | General funds | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,500 | 7 |
| 2024 | $33,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $35,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102042
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3468997
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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