The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust
Overview
Mission
To support a variety of charitable causes, primarily in Pensacola, Florida and Alabama, with emphasis on the needs of children, indigent Native Americans, and the care of neglected animals.
Annual application deadlines
December 31
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Environment, animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Religion
Program limitations
There are no program limitations; however, preference is given to organizations that meet the needs of children, indigent Native Americans and the care of neglected animals.
States served
Florida
Alabama
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic restrictions; however, the trust has a practice of supporting organizations located in Pensacola, Florida and Alabama.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
Grants are made to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations supporting religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference is given to charitable organizations located in Pensacola, FL and Alabama that support the needs of children, indigent Native Americans, and the care of neglected animals.
Annual application period and deadlines
Requests are accepted year-round, but must be submitted by December 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting typically held in February.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by April for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Progress reports are due six months after grants are received. Report forms will be provided once a grant is awarded.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust was created upon the death of Melba Bayers Meyer in 1995. Grants are made to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations supporting religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Preference is given to charitable organizations located in Pensacola, Florida and Alabama that support the needs of children, indigent Native Americans, and the care of neglected animals.
Mission
To support a variety of charitable causes, primarily in Pensacola, Florida and Alabama, with emphasis on the needs of children, indigent Native Americans, and the care of neglected animals.
Annual application deadlines
December 31
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Environment, animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Religion
Program limitations
There are no program limitations; however, preference is given to organizations that meet the needs of children, indigent Native Americans and the care of neglected animals.
States served
Florida
Alabama
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic restrictions; however, the trust has a practice of supporting organizations located in Pensacola, Florida and Alabama.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grants are made to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations supporting religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference is given to charitable organizations located in Pensacola, FL and Alabama that support the needs of children, indigent Native Americans, and the care of neglected animals.
Annual application period and deadlines
Requests are accepted year-round, but must be submitted by December 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting typically held in February.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by April for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Progress reports are due six months after grants are received. Report forms will be provided once a grant is awarded.
About the Foundation
The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust was created upon the death of Melba Bayers Meyer in 1995. Grants are made to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations supporting religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Preference is given to charitable organizations located in Pensacola, Florida and Alabama that support the needs of children, indigent Native Americans, and the care of neglected animals.
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