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Meridian International Center

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 530259663  ·  Private foundation

Meridian International Center is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $916K in grants paid and $19.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 150 individual grants from this funder — $12.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$916K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$19.6M
Total assets
150
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Meridian International Center funds

Meridian International Center's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Meridian International Center, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Foundation for International Understanding Through Students
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$654K2023
Foundation for International Understanding Through Students
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Philadelphia, PA$568K2024
University of Massachusetts Amherst
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Shrewsbury, MA$324K2023
Northern Nevada International Center
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Reno, NV$286K2022
Northern Nevada International Center
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Reno, NV$274K2023
University of Texas at Austin
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Austin, TX$255K2018
Dialogue Institute
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Philadelphia, PA$229K2023
Vermont Council on World Affairs
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Burlington, VT$229K2023
Shippensburg University
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Shippensburg, PA$211K2024
Ball State Univesrity
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Muncie, IN$203K2018
Foundation for Int'l Understanding Through Students
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$191K2022
Dialog Institute
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Philadelphia, PA$183K2022
Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
PROGRAM SUPPORT
East Lansing, MI$182K2023
Arizona State University
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Phoenix, AZ$181K2023
Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
PROGRAM SUPPORT
East Lansing, MI$178K2022

Meridian International Center giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.5M
2018$1.8M
2019$1.8M
2020$778K
2022$1.7M
2023$2.7M
2024$1.5M

How to apply for funding from Meridian International Center

Meridian International Center's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at meridian.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Meridian International Center

Does Meridian International Center accept grant applications?
Meridian International Center's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Meridian International Center fund?
Meridian International Center's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Foundation for International Understanding Through Students, Foundation for International Understanding Through Students, University of Massachusetts Amherst. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Meridian International Center give in grants?
Meridian International Center reported $916K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.7M over 150 grants.
Where is Meridian International Center located?
Meridian International Center is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 530259663.
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About this profile. This page is built from Meridian International Center's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Meridian International Center. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.