Howard P Meyer Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving, primarily focused on supporting local community initiatives and services. Its mission centers around addressing essential needs such as food security, health-related causes, and community development. The foundation provides funding to a variety of organizations, including food banks, community centers, and health research initiatives, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the community. It primarily serves populations in need within its local area, particularly in Imperial County, California.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize charitable organization based in Imperial County, CA (or serving Imperial County) providing basic human services, food assistance, community programs, or local cultural/health services.
Good Fit
- • Programmatic focus on food banks, human services, youth services, local museums or community centers.
- • Operations or programs clearly serving Imperial County, California.
- • Request size in the typical local grant range (~$5K–$15K).
- • Ability to demonstrate local impact and existing relationships with community leaders.
- • Willingness to use an informal/rolling application process and follow up by phone or mailed materials.
Geography
All observed grants across 2022–2024 were made within California and concentrated in Imperial County, so the funder's footprint is locally focused.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded multiple independent local charities (3 recipients in 2022, 14 in 2023, 9 in 2024) showing a moderately broad recipient set for a micro private foundation, despite some dollar concentration among top beneficiaries.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many new recipients in 2023 and a small number of new entrants in 2024; an informal rolling application process and named mailing/phone contact are provided, so unfamiliar local applicants have a plausible path in, though selection appears relationship- and place-driven.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
