The Macmeier Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving across various sectors. Its mission reflects a commitment to health initiatives, environmental conservation, arts and culture, and community service, as evidenced by its support for organizations such as the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and the Colorado Water Trust. The foundation primarily serves health-related charities, environmental groups, and local community organizations, indicating a diverse philanthropic focus. While it primarily operates in Colorado, it also supports some initiatives outside the state, showcasing a broader commitment to charitable causes.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small- to mid-sized nonprofit organizations (especially Colorado-based or with a strong Colorado program) working in health, environment, arts/culture, or community service seeking modest grants (typical awards in the low thousands).
Good Fit
- • Clear program or project serving Colorado communities or the Denver-area ecosystem.
- • Project budgets that fit one-time or small operating grants in the $1K–$10K range.
- • Established local credibility or introductions from community leaders or prior grantees.
- • Work in health, environmental conservation, arts, education, or human services consistent with past recipients.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in one state: roughly 88% of 2024 dollars went to Colorado, with only small shares to two other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 40 distinct recipients with low concentration by dollar share (top recipient ~6%, top five ~29%) and 39 new recipients in that year, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set in the observed period.
New Applicants
Although many new organizations were funded in the latest year, the foundation explicitly indicates it funds only preselected organizations and does not provide an open application route, so an unfamiliar applicant would unlikely gain entry without invitation or a direct introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
