Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation
The Paul and Jane Meyer Family Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes primarily focused on community development, education, and human services. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the welfare of communities through funding operations for organizations that address mentoring, economic development, food security, and faith-based initiatives. The foundation primarily serves organizations in Texas, with a significant emphasis on the Waco area, while also supporting select initiatives in other states. Through its grants, the foundation aims to foster community engagement and improve the quality of life for individuals and families.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Texas-based nonprofit (especially Waco-area) focused on mentoring, education, faith-based services, youth development, food security, or community/economic development seeking operating support.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Texas, preferably in the Waco area.
- • Work aligns with mentoring, education, faith-based community services, youth development, food/health access, or local economic development.
- • Request is for operations or program support with demonstrated local impact and accountability.
- • Ability to supply a concise typed statement describing need and purpose and to engage via a mailed submission or phone contact.
- • Track record of service or measurable local outcomes that justify operating support.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Texas, with roughly 85% of grant dollars staying in-state and many grants directed to Waco organizations; only a few out-of-state grants appear across four states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 27 distinct recipients and the foundation has funded dozens of different local organizations across three observed years, with both repeat grantees and measurable new entrants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new recipients were added in multiple years (7 in the latest year and 12 the year before) and a public submission route exists (typed statement to a PO Box and phone contact), so unfamiliar local applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
