Meredith Corporation Foundation
EIN 421426258 Private FoundationTotal Given 2022–2024
$2.2M
414 grants · $748K avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$250
typical micro grants · $100–$894
grant size
1%
transactional · 5/408 multi-year
repeat
$28.8M
Assets (2024)
408
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CHERI CIPPERLEY
Phone
(515) 710-0548
Deadlines
JANUARY 15 THROUGH MARCH 15, AND JULY 15 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15
How to Apply
ALL REQUESTS FOR FUNDING MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING. TELEPHONE REQUESTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: -NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND POSITION OF THE PERSON SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION. -COPY OF 501(C)(3) IRS RULING. -A SUMMARY DESCRIBING THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE, SERVICES PROVIDED, TARGET POPULATIONS AND AN EXPLANATION OF HOW IT MEETS AN IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEED(S). -THE SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF MONEY BEING REQUESTED AND AN EXPLANATION OF HOW THE FUNDS WOULD BE USED. -A CURRENT AND A PROJECTED (OR PRIOR YEAR) BUDGET, CLEARLY ILLUSTRATING EARNINGS AND REVENUES. -AN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED YEAR OF OPERATION. -DETAILS OF ANY UNITED WAY FUNDING. -IF THE REQUEST IS FOR A CAPITAL DRIVE OR A SPECIFIC PROJECT, A RELATED BUDGET SHOULD BE INCLUDED - ALONG WITH AN EXPLANATION OF THE NEED FOR THE DRIVE AND A TIMETABLE FOR THE CAMPAIGN. -IF THE REQUEST IS FOR ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT, INDICATE THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SUP
Restrictions
MEREDITH CORPORATION FOUNDATION GIVING GUIDELINES: GRANTS ARE MADE IN THREE CATEGORIES: EDUCATION (TO SELECT UNIVERSITIES WITH JOURNALISM SCHOOLS THAT HAVE AN EMPHASIS IN MAGAZINE JOURNALISM AND TO SPECIALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS SUCH AS HEAD START AND SUCCESS BY SIX); HUMAN SERVICES (PARTICULARLY TO PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN AT RISK); AND ARTS AND CULTURE (SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON HELPING PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS GROUPS BUILD AUDIENCE AND REACH OUT TO CHILDREN, THE DISADVANTAGED, AND THE DISABLED).
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.2M | $23.5M | $2.3M | 397 |
| 2023 | $712K | $25.3M | $6.0M | 14 |
| 2024 | $303K | $28.8M | $960K | 3 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 414 grants on record
Minimum
$25
25th Pctl
$100
Median
$250
Average
$5K
75th Pctl
$894
Maximum
$405K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
2.4% of US grants
· Rank #11 of 40 states
$5K across
10 grants
5 of 254 counties
Top 5 counties
- 1 Travis
- 2 Dallas
- 3 Kerr
- 4 Harris
- 5 Smith
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (414 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | DES Moines, IA | $405,450 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Drake University | DES Moines, IA | $400,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Drake University | DES Moines, IA | $200,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Rebuilding Together | DES Moines, IA | $132,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| IOWA State University | AMES, IA | $100,780 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| HOYT Sherman Place | DES Moines, IA | $100,125 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | DES Moines, IA | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Mainframe Studios | DES Moines, IA | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Science Center of IOWA | DES Moines, IA | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Childserve Foundation | Johnston, IA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Wesley Life | Johnston, IA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| United Way of Central IOWA | DES Moines, IA | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| University of IOWA | IOWA City, IA | $40,450 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| HOYT Sherman Place FDN | DES Moines, IA | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Rebuilding Together | DES Moines, IA | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Food Bank of IOWA | DES Moines, IA | $12,325 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| DES Moines Community Playhouse | DES Moines, IA | $11,870 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| DES Moines Symphony Association | DES Moines, IA | $10,654 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| World Food Prize Foundation | DES Moines, IA | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| DES Moines Art Festival | DES Moines, IA | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Science Center of IOWA | DES Moines, IA | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Trees Forever | Marion, IA | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Blank Park Zoo | DES Moines, IA | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Greater DES Moines Botanical Garden | DES Moines, IA | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| St Justin Martyr School | St Louis, MO | $9,464 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
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