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Private Foundation
MEREDITH CORPORATION FOUNDATION
MEREDITH CORPORATION FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in DES MOINES, IA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $1.6M, expenses of $680K, total assets of $24.6M. Imperigo tracks 861 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $4.8M.
EIN: 421426258
DES MOINES, IA
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.6M
Total Expenses$680K
Total Assets$24.6M
Grants Given861
Grant Total$4.8M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN
GENERAL SUPPORT
$315,000
SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA
GENERAL SUPPORT
$110,000
CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION
GENERAL SUPPORT
$50,000
REBUILDING TOGETHER
GENERAL SUPPORT
$25,000
GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
GENERAL SUPPORT
$25,000
Showing up to 5 of 861 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PRESIDENT
Edwin T Meredith Iv
DIRECTOR
Mell Meredith Frazier
TREASURER
Stephen Lacy
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.6M | $680K | $24.6M |
| 2024 | $960K | $534K | $23.4M |
| 2023 | $6.0M | $852K | $23.0M |
| 2021 | $1.4M | $2.0M | $13.3M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.4M to $1.6M (+16%), with total assets most recently reported at $24.6M.
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Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, and 4 other states.
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