Robert R Meyer Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes, primarily focusing on community development, education, and health initiatives. It provides general operating support to nonprofits that address food insecurity, arts and culture, and services for women and children in crisis. The foundation demonstrates a strong commitment to improving the quality of life in its community by funding organizations such as food banks, educational nonprofits, and shelters. Its funding activities are predominantly concentrated in Alabama, reflecting a commitment to local needs and issues.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established 501(c)(3) organizations with an operational presence in Alabama seeking general operating support for community services, education, food security, or arts and culture.
Good Fit
- • Organizational operations or programs based in Alabama, preferably Birmingham-area.
- • Need for unrestricted or general operating funding in the $10k–$50k range (occasional larger awards up to $150k).
- • 501(c)(3) status and demonstrated community impact in areas the foundation commonly funds (community services, food banks, education, arts).
- • Willingness to follow an application-by-request process and meet spring or fall deadlines.
Geography
Giving is strongly concentrated in Alabama—about 90% of dollars and roughly 92% of grant counts in the latest year—though a small number of out-of-state grants appear across multiple years.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded roughly 72–78 distinct recipients each year, with dozens of independent organizations supported annually and a mix of returning and new grantees, indicating a broad recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover and access exists: the latest year added 29 new recipients and the profile includes application instructions and spring/fall deadlines delivered via a named trustee, suggesting genuine entry opportunities for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
