Meredith Corporation Foundation
Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 421426258 · Private foundation
Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Meredith Corporation Foundation has awarded $2.2M across 39 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Drake University. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Meredith Corporation Foundation funds
Meredith Corporation Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, food & agriculture, higher education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, men boys, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University GENERAL SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $400K | 2025 |
| Drake University GENERAL SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $400K | 2023 |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden GENERAL SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $315K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from Meredith Corporation Foundation
From Meredith Corporation Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about Meredith Corporation Foundation
- Does Meredith Corporation Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Meredith Corporation Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Meredith Corporation Foundation fund?
- Meredith Corporation Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Drake University, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Meredith Corporation Foundation give in grants?
- Meredith Corporation Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.2M over 39 grants.
- Where is Meredith Corporation Foundation located?
- Meredith Corporation Foundation is based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 421426258.
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