Private foundation · Birmingham, AL

Robert R Meyer Foundation

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Typical grant size
$10K $20K $30K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
103
Repeat grantees
73
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesSPRING AND FALL DEADLINES
ContactREGIONS BANK · 2054207753
MaterialsREQUEST APPLICATION
Restrictions501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Regions Bank
TRUSTEE
$277K
Anna Manasco
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sharon L Blackburn
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Haley
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Raymond J Harbert Jr
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Regions Bank Trust Dept
TRUSTEE
$252K
Beverly Baker Esq
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Elmer B Harris
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
6.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'18
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
454
Total grants awarded
$12.4M
Total amount
$27K
Average grant
$300K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$2.1M
75 grants
2023
$2.0M
72 grants
2022
$2.0M
78 grants
2021
$2.3M
102 grants
2020
$2.0M
60 grants
2018
$2.0M
67 grants

Top recipients

5 grants · AL · ✓ Exact match
$765K
6 grants · AL · ✓ Exact match
$475K
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2 grants · AL
$400K
Freedom Rain Inc Dba Lovelady Center
6 grants · AL
$330K
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
6 grants · AL
$280K
5 grants · AL · ✓ Exact match
$275K
2 grants · AL · ✓ Exact match
$250K
4 grants · AL · ✓ Exact match
$232K
6 grants · AL · ≈ likely match
$200K
Southern Research
2 grants · AL
$200K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

United Way of Central Alabama
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$150K
Grace House Ministries
GENERAL OPERATING
TX · TY 2024
$125K
Birmingham Landmarks
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$100K
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$100K
Red Mountain Theatre Company
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$75K
Freedom Rain Inc Dba Lovelady Center
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$60K
Terrific New Theatre
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$50K
Holy Family Cristo Rey
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$50K
Freshwater Land Trust
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$50K
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$50K
16th Street Baptist Church
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$50K
Brother Bryan Mission
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$40K
I3 Academy
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$40K
First Light Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$40K
Oasis Counseling for Women and Children
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$37K
Sight Savers America
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$35K
The Wellhouse
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$35K
Community Furniture Bank
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$35K
State of Alabama Ballet Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$30K
Railroad Park Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$30K
Ronald Mcdonald House
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$30K
Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$30K
Camp Smile a Mile
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$30K
Jimmie Hale Mission
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$29K
Women's Foundation of Alabama
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$28K
Portraits of Hope
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$25K
Childrens Fresh Air Farm
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$25K
Coosa Riverkeeper
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$25K
American Cancer Society
GENERAL OPERATING
GA · TY 2024
$25K
Mcwane Science Center
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$25K
The Salvation Army
GENERAL OPERATING
VA · TY 2024
$25K
Pathways Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$25K
Mitchells Place Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$25K
Rev Birmingham Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$25K
Better Basics
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$25K
Bell Center for Early Intervention Progr
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$25K
Alzheimers of Central Alabama
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$24K
Junior Achievement of Alabama
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$20K
Cahaba River Society
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$20K
Vax 2 Stop Cancer
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$20K
Angel Flight Soars
GENERAL OPERATING
GA · TY 2024
$20K
Banks Academy
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$20K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birm
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$20K
Preschool Partners
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$20K
Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$20K
Alabama Humanities Alliance
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$20K
Collat Jewish Family Services
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$18K
Wooley Institute for Spoken Language
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$15K
Exceptional Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$15K
Childrens Harbor Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
AL · TY 2024
$15K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.