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Private Foundation
GILES W & ELISE G MEAD FOUNDATION
GILES W & ELISE G MEAD FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in SEATTLE, WA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $1.1M, expenses of $113K, total assets of $13.4M. Imperigo tracks 150 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $16.7M.
EIN: 956040921
SEATTLE, WA
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.1M
Total Expenses$113K
Total Assets$13.4M
Grants Given150
Grant Total$16.7M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
DAF CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
$5,000,000
STIFEL CHARITABLE
DAF CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
$2,500,000
FIDELITY CHARITABLE
DAF CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
$2,500,000
CHILD CRISIS ARIZONA
THE NEW CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY WELLNESS WILL EXPAND CHILD CRISIS ARIZONA'S ABILITY TO SERVE MORE PEOPLE AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND EDUCATION. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THE FOSTER CARE AREA CONFERENCE ROOMS.
$150,000
WESTERN RIVERS
ADVANCE EFFORTS TO CONSERVE THE WEST'S GREAT RIVERS. WE WILL ACQUIRE THOUSANDS OF ACRES ALONG DOZENS OF RIVER MILES; PRESERVE RIPARIAN, WETLAND AND UPLAND ECOSYSTEMS; AND ESTABLISH NEW PUBLIC ACCESS POINTS.
$150,000
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Officers & Directors
CFO/TREASURER
Calder M Mackay
PRESIDENT
Giles W Mead
DIRECTOR
Katherine Cone Keck
VICE PRESIDENT
Parry Mead Murray
VICE PRESIDENT
Richard N Mackay
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Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.1M | $113K | $13.4M |
| 2024 | $1.7M | $10.1M | $12.6M |
| 2023 | $1.3M | $1.1M | $19.9M |
| 2022 | $1.5M | $1.3M | $19.8M |
| 2021 | $1.5M | $932K | $24.5M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $1.5M to $1.1M (-29%), with total assets most recently reported at $13.4M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AZ, CA, CO, DC, GA, IA, and 4 other states.
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