Funding search · EIN 956040921 · Seattle, WA

Giles W & Elise G Mead Foundation

Name: Giles W & Elise G Mead Foundation grants, 2021–2023
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License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

34
grants reported: $12.1M
total given: 2021–2023
filing years: $50,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2023. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Funding pattern

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7 grants matching “meade” · $389,500

$130,000
Arizona Museum of Natural History · Mesa, AZ · 2022
Update of the azmnh science curriculum and hands-on, interactive science platforms. Mead funds will expand the scope of our programs so that they can be delivered not only in the museum but out into our community to inc… read allUpdate of the azmnh science curriculum and hands-on, interactive science platforms. Mead funds will expand the scope of our programs so that they can be delivered not only in the museum but out into our community to increase science literacy. The ignite! Explore more program is designed to make scientific literacy exciting for young learners and to support reading proficiency. less
$60,000
Children'S Museum of Denver · Denver, CO · 2022
Gallery uno will be a space featuring a rotation of new exhibits for museum guests to enjoy. Exhibit themes will be inspired from a single word that will serve as a launching point to amplify highly immersive and sensor… read allGallery uno will be a space featuring a rotation of new exhibits for museum guests to enjoy. Exhibit themes will be inspired from a single word that will serve as a launching point to amplify highly immersive and sensorial experiences. The denver museum of nature & science respectfully requests a grant of $100,000 from the giles w. & elise g. Mead foundation to purchase and fabricate essential equipment and materials that facilitate offsite and virtual educational programming. less
$15,000
California Indian Museum · Napa, CA · 2022
The cradle basket/indigenous environmental and cultural learning center gives voice to the stories, history, and culture of the native americans who have lived on the napa river for over 10,000 years. Mead grant funds w… read allThe cradle basket/indigenous environmental and cultural learning center gives voice to the stories, history, and culture of the native americans who have lived on the napa river for over 10,000 years. Mead grant funds will go toward installation. less
$74,500
Mesa Arts Center Foundation · Mesa, AZ · 2021
Mesa arts center foundation requests $74,500 from the giles w. And elise g. Mead foundation to support the development of online program curriculum and the implementation and build of the new community connections learn… read allMesa arts center foundation requests $74,500 from the giles w. And elise g. Mead foundation to support the development of online program curriculum and the implementation and build of the new community connections learning lab for project lit. less
$50,000
Western Rivers Conservancy · Portland, OR · 2021
With the support of the mead foundation, wrc will work to safeguard critical washington stream corridors, improve habitat for fish and wildlife, reconnect fragmented landscapes, and create new recreational access that i… read allWith the support of the mead foundation, wrc will work to safeguard critical washington stream corridors, improve habitat for fish and wildlife, reconnect fragmented landscapes, and create new recreational access that improves quality of life. less
$30,000
Denver Young Artists Orchestra · Denver, CO · 2021
Mead grant funds would be used to expand the group strings program in 3 schools (one new beginning class, two new intermediate). All schools are title 1 and the funds would support instruments, supplies, teaching artist… read allMead grant funds would be used to expand the group strings program in 3 schools (one new beginning class, two new intermediate). All schools are title 1 and the funds would support instruments, supplies, teaching artists, and wrap around services. less
$30,000
Sounds Academy · Phoenix, AZ · 2021
With the helpof mead grant funds, sounds academy will continue to provide musical opportunities for underserved youth through our musical access program where we expose children to live music and instruments through our… read allWith the helpof mead grant funds, sounds academy will continue to provide musical opportunities for underserved youth through our musical access program where we expose children to live music and instruments through our instrument petting zoos. less

Grant history

All 34 reported grants, largest first.

$5.0M
National Philanthropic Trust · Jenkintown, PA · 2023
Daf contribution for general support
$2.5M
Fidelity Charitable · Boston, MA · 2023
Daf contribution for general support
$2.5M
Stifel Charitable · St Louis, MO · 2023
Daf contribution for general support
$250,000
Stop Soldier Suicide · Durham, NC · 2021
Roger is an original approach to engaging at-risk service members and veterans for help is as an engaging health & wellness brand, rather than an advertisement for crisis services.
$150,000
Child Crisis Arizona · Mesa, AZ · 2022
The new center for child and family wellness will expand child crisis arizona's ability to serve more people and improve access to health, wellness, and education. The funds will be used for the community and the foster… read allThe new center for child and family wellness will expand child crisis arizona's ability to serve more people and improve access to health, wellness, and education. The funds will be used for the community and the foster care area conference rooms. less
$150,000
Western Rivers · Portland, OR · 2022
Advance efforts to conserve the west's great rivers. We will acquire thousands of acres along dozens of river miles; preserve riparian, wetland and upland ecosystems; and establish new public access points.
$130,000
Arizona Museum of Natural History · Mesa, AZ · 2022
Update of the azmnh science curriculum and hands-on, interactive science platforms. Mead funds will expand the scope of our programs so that they can be delivered not only in the museum but out into our community to inc… read allUpdate of the azmnh science curriculum and hands-on, interactive science platforms. Mead funds will expand the scope of our programs so that they can be delivered not only in the museum but out into our community to increase science literacy. The ignite! Explore more program is designed to make scientific literacy exciting for young learners and to support reading proficiency. less
$100,000
Denver Museum of Nature and Science · Denver, CO · 2022
To purchase and fabricate essential equipment and materials that facilitate offsite and virtual educational programming.
$100,000
Napa Valley Education Foundation · Napa, CA · 2022
Music equity begins with providing adequate tools for learning and creating music. With the closure of music stores, we plan to increase inventory by 60% with a goal to ensure no student has to miss out on music instruc… read allMusic equity begins with providing adequate tools for learning and creating music. With the closure of music stores, we plan to increase inventory by 60% with a goal to ensure no student has to miss out on music instruction due to lack of access. Music connection makes music available to underserved communities through free music education and performance opportunities during the summer. This year, we anticipate 1,000 napa county students to participate in our free summer music camps. less
$100,000
Community Initiatives · Oakland, CA · 2021
The sierra valley preserve will be a vibrant hub where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to learn about the natural systems that sustain life and collaborate to address the most pressing natural resource … read allThe sierra valley preserve will be a vibrant hub where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to learn about the natural systems that sustain life and collaborate to address the most pressing natural resource challenges in the sierra. less
$100,000
Fisher House Foundation · Rockville, MD · 2021
Fisher house foundation plans to construct a new, 16-suite fisher house at the carl t. Hayden va medical center in phoenix, arizona. The fisher house will provide a "home away from home" for families with loved ones dea… read allFisher house foundation plans to construct a new, 16-suite fisher house at the carl t. Hayden va medical center in phoenix, arizona. The fisher house will provide a "home away from home" for families with loved ones dealing with medical issues. less
$100,000
Klamath Bird Observatory · Ashland, OR · 2021
We have decades of scientific results, a state-of-the-art decision support system, and growing interest. We will now apply our avian science with forest collaboratives to improve restoration, increase resilience, and ad… read allWe have decades of scientific results, a state-of-the-art decision support system, and growing interest. We will now apply our avian science with forest collaboratives to improve restoration, increase resilience, and advance forest bird conservation. less
$74,500
Mesa Arts Center Foundation · Mesa, AZ · 2021
Mesa arts center foundation requests $74,500 from the giles w. And elise g. Mead foundation to support the development of online program curriculum and the implementation and build of the new community connections learn… read allMesa arts center foundation requests $74,500 from the giles w. And elise g. Mead foundation to support the development of online program curriculum and the implementation and build of the new community connections learning lab for project lit. less
$60,000
Children'S Museum of Denver · Denver, CO · 2022
Gallery uno will be a space featuring a rotation of new exhibits for museum guests to enjoy. Exhibit themes will be inspired from a single word that will serve as a launching point to amplify highly immersive and sensor… read allGallery uno will be a space featuring a rotation of new exhibits for museum guests to enjoy. Exhibit themes will be inspired from a single word that will serve as a launching point to amplify highly immersive and sensorial experiences. The denver museum of nature & science respectfully requests a grant of $100,000 from the giles w. & elise g. Mead foundation to purchase and fabricate essential equipment and materials that facilitate offsite and virtual educational programming. less
$60,000
Maple Leaf Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2021
Maple leaf foundation provides affordable housing for low-to moderate income families, relocated to seattle for specialized cancer care at seattle childrens hospital. This grant would enable us to subsidize rent for two… read allMaple leaf foundation provides affordable housing for low-to moderate income families, relocated to seattle for specialized cancer care at seattle childrens hospital. This grant would enable us to subsidize rent for two years on our third home. less
$50,000
Community Initiatives · Oakland, CA · 2022
To build & install exhibits in the nature center at the sierra valley preserve. The exhibits will introduce students & visitors to sierra valleys natural history & the fundamentals of conserving & restoring the sierra n… read allTo build & install exhibits in the nature center at the sierra valley preserve. The exhibits will introduce students & visitors to sierra valleys natural history & the fundamentals of conserving & restoring the sierra nevada. less
$50,000
Idea Museum · Mesa, AZ · 2022
Design, create & implement an interactive immersive experience - as part of museum growth project - for ages birth-4 to support early literacy & develop building blocks to meeting/exceeding 3rd grade reading.
$50,000
The Climate Center · Santa Rosa, CA · 2022
Convene an ongoing coalition of natural and working lands advocates to work together on ab 1757 implementation and other statewide efforts. We aim to strengthen our collective power to ensure implementation of ambitious… read allConvene an ongoing coalition of natural and working lands advocates to work together on ab 1757 implementation and other statewide efforts. We aim to strengthen our collective power to ensure implementation of ambitious targets. less
$50,000
Child Crisis Arizona · Mesa, AZ · 2021
Crisis arizona proposes the creation of a child and family wellness center to expand program services to low-income children and families while providing synergistic office space for staff. Funding would contribute to b… read allCrisis arizona proposes the creation of a child and family wellness center to expand program services to low-income children and families while providing synergistic office space for staff. Funding would contribute to building with naming of the community room to host events for children, teens, adults, and families. less
$50,000
Idea Museum Foundation · Mesa, AZ · 2021
Design, create & implement an interactive immersive experience - as part of museum growth project - for ages birth4 to support early literacy & develop building blocks to meeting/exceeding 3rd grade reading.
$50,000
The Climate Center · Santa Rosa, CA · 2021
We respectfully request a one-year grant of $50k to fund a portion of the salary of our new natural sequestration initiative manager to expand the climate center's natural carbon sequestration program in california.
$50,000
Western Rivers Conservancy · Portland, OR · 2021
With the support of the mead foundation, wrc will work to safeguard critical washington stream corridors, improve habitat for fish and wildlife, reconnect fragmented landscapes, and create new recreational access that i… read allWith the support of the mead foundation, wrc will work to safeguard critical washington stream corridors, improve habitat for fish and wildlife, reconnect fragmented landscapes, and create new recreational access that improves quality of life. less
$48,288
Friends of Compton Youth Activities League · West Hollywood, CA · 2022
The outdoor/wilderness learning program (a request from participant and staff) will be a pilot test to determine if outdoor/wilderness learning becomes a permanent part of cyal programming.
$43,050
Metropolitan Youth Symphony · Mesa, AZ · 2021
Mys has identified a need to offer an outreach program to support families unable to participate due to financial constraints. Costs for this program are identified; curriculum and participation will sustain the program.
$30,000
Home Together (Formerly Maple Leaf Found) · Seattle, WA · 2022
Provide affordable housing for low-to moderate income families, relocated to seattle for specialized cancer care at seattle children's hospital. This grant would subsidize rent for two years on third home.
$30,000
Voices for Casa · Scottsdale, AZ · 2022
Voices seeks to continue strengthening the advocacy skills of casa volunteers and improve outcomes for children by continuing to expand the depth and breadth of our education services by leveraging professional resource… read allVoices seeks to continue strengthening the advocacy skills of casa volunteers and improve outcomes for children by continuing to expand the depth and breadth of our education services by leveraging professional resources and the latest in technology. less
$30,000
Denver Young Artists Orchestra · Denver, CO · 2021
Mead grant funds would be used to expand the group strings program in 3 schools (one new beginning class, two new intermediate). All schools are title 1 and the funds would support instruments, supplies, teaching artist… read allMead grant funds would be used to expand the group strings program in 3 schools (one new beginning class, two new intermediate). All schools are title 1 and the funds would support instruments, supplies, teaching artists, and wrap around services. less
$30,000
Sounds Academy · Phoenix, AZ · 2021
With the helpof mead grant funds, sounds academy will continue to provide musical opportunities for underserved youth through our musical access program where we expose children to live music and instruments through our… read allWith the helpof mead grant funds, sounds academy will continue to provide musical opportunities for underserved youth through our musical access program where we expose children to live music and instruments through our instrument petting zoos. less
$25,000
Bowers Museum · Santa Ana, CA · 2022
Discretionary funding for new position - chief curator - who will lead the asian exhibition program for the bowers museum.
$25,000
Trust for Public Land · San Francisco, CA · 2022
The sentinel landscape/ repi conservation program supports the planning and creation of a ca sentinel designation, increasing land protection opportunities near military bases.
$25,000
The University of Arizona Foundation · Tucson, AZ · 2021
We propose digitizing our exhibits and collection for to further the museums mission by reaching broad and diverse audiences. Funding will support the exhibit and collection digitization.
$15,000
California Indian Museum · Napa, CA · 2022
The cradle basket/indigenous environmental and cultural learning center gives voice to the stories, history, and culture of the native americans who have lived on the napa river for over 10,000 years. Mead grant funds w… read allThe cradle basket/indigenous environmental and cultural learning center gives voice to the stories, history, and culture of the native americans who have lived on the napa river for over 10,000 years. Mead grant funds will go toward installation. less
$15,000
Morgan-Wixson Theatre · Santa Monica, CA · 2022
Trained and touched the lives of children participants learning theatre and real world skills and techniques. This grant covered most of the costs of one production so all monies made can go directly to educational effo… read allTrained and touched the lives of children participants learning theatre and real world skills and techniques. This grant covered most of the costs of one production so all monies made can go directly to educational efforts. less
$10,000
Arizona Museum of Natural History · Mesa, AZ · 2021
Discretionary grant to fund title i program.

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