Mayer Family Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a focus on public welfare, medical initiatives, and religious organizations. It provides funding to a range of recipients, including homeless shelters, food pantries, and organizations that assist veterans. The foundation's mission reflects a commitment to improving community well-being and addressing critical social issues. Its funding activities primarily benefit organizations that serve vulnerable populations and promote health and welfare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized charities (especially local WI nonprofits, faith-based groups, health or veterans service providers) seeking one-time or modest multi-thousand-dollar grants for direct service programs.
Good Fit
- • A demonstrated local or regional presence in Wisconsin or a direct connection to the foundation's board or prior grantees
- • Requests sized in the foundation's typical grant range ($1k–$10k, occasional larger awards up to $10k)
- • Direct-service programs in public welfare, health, veterans, food security, homelessness, or faith-based activities
- • A referral or introduction from a current or past grantee or a board contact
Geography
In the latest year grants were made to nonprofits in four states (including WI, OH, CA, AZ), but nearly half of grant dollars were concentrated in the foundation's home state, showing a primarily state-focused but multi-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows ten distinct recipients across public welfare, medical, and religious purposes with six new entrants and four repeat grantees, indicating a moderate and somewhat diverse recipient set for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists (six new grantees in the latest year), but the foundation explicitly states it funds only preselected applicants and lacks a public application path, so new entrants appear possible but likely rely on referrals or invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
