James A Meador Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 54-0795438
Foundation Overview
Based in Salem, VA, James A Meador Foundation has awarded 203 grants totaling $4,723,900 to organizations in Virginia, Louisiana and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $90,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 38 recipients (26%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
95% of all grants are concentrated in Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Roanoke (33%), Salem (21%), Moneta (14%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 1% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (63%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into James A Meador Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausa | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2024 |
| Faith Christian Schools | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Good Samaritan Hospice | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2024 |
| Hope Tree Family Services | $50,000 | Salem, VA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Radford University | $2,500 | Radford, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Roanoke College | $2,500 | Salem, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries | $40,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2024 |
| Saunders Fire Department | $90,000 | Huddleston, VA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Straight Street | $30,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2024 |
| Virginia Tech University | $2,500 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Virginia Western Community College | $5,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Srhs Band Boosters | $35,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2024 |
| Bethlehem United Methodist Church | $40,000 | Moneta, VA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| University Of Lynchburg | $2,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Hollins University | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Kansas State University | $2,500 | Manhattan, KS, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Ferrum College | $2,500 | Ferrum, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Liberty University | $2,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Redwood Umc Warming Shelter | $10,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2024 |
| Ausa | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2024 |
| Faith Christian Schools | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Good Samaritan Hospice | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2024 |
| Hope Tree Family Services | $50,000 | Salem, VA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Radford University | $2,500 | Radford, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Roanoke College | $2,500 | Salem, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries | $40,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2024 |
| Saunders Fire Department | $90,000 | Huddleston, VA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Straight Street | $30,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2024 |
| Virginia Tech University | $2,500 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Virginia Western Community College | $5,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Srhs Band Boosters | $35,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2024 |
| Bethlehem United Methodist Church | $40,000 | Moneta, VA, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| University Of Lynchburg | $2,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Hollins University | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Kansas State University | $2,500 | Manhattan, KS, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Ferrum College | $2,500 | Ferrum, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Liberty University | $2,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Redwood Umc Warming Shelter | $10,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2024 |
| Ausa | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2023 |
| Covenant Fellowship Church | $80,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Hospice | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2023 |
| Hope To Walk | $30,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2023 |
| Lake Christian Ministries | $20,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2023 |
| Living Well Church | $1,200 | Salem, VA, US | Contribution For General Support | 2023 |
| Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries | $40,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2023 |
| Straight Street | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2023 |
| Virginia Tech University | $5,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Virginia Western Community College | $7,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Angels Of Assisi | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Faith Christian Schools | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Saunders Fire Department | $90,000 | Huddleston, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Hope Tree Family Services | $57,000 | Salem, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Mt Ivy Christian Church | $25,000 | Moneta, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Alta Monsaaf | $7,000 | Shawsville, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Washington & Lee University | $2,500 | Lexington, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Randolph College | $2,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Radford University | $2,500 | Radford, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Virginia | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Roanoke College | $2,500 | Salem, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Ausa | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2023 |
| Covenant Fellowship Church | $80,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Hospice | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2023 |
| Hope To Walk | $30,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2023 |
| Lake Christian Ministries | $20,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2023 |
| Living Well Church | $1,200 | Salem, VA, US | Contribution For General Support | 2023 |
| Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries | $40,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2023 |
| Straight Street | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2023 |
| Virginia Tech University | $5,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Virginia Western Community College | $7,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Angels Of Assisi | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Faith Christian Schools | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Saunders Fire Department | $90,000 | Huddleston, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Hope Tree Family Services | $57,000 | Salem, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Mt Ivy Christian Church | $25,000 | Moneta, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Alta Monsaaf | $7,000 | Shawsville, VA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Washington & Lee University | $2,500 | Lexington, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Randolph College | $2,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Radford University | $2,500 | Radford, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Virginia | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Roanoke College | $2,500 | Salem, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Adult Care Center | $30,000 | Salem, VA, US | Contribution For General Support | 2022 |
| Angels Of Assisi | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Camp Braveheart Ministries | $15,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Compassionate Friends | $1,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Covenant Fellowship Church | $80,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Hope To Walk | $30,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Living Well Church | $2,500 | Salem, VA, US | Contribution For General Support | 2022 |
| Richfield Living Professional Center | $50,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Tech University | $2,500 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Virginia Western Community College | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Lake Christian Ministries | $20,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Straight Street | $40,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries | $40,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Hospice | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Bethleham United Methodist Church | $50,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Renewanation | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Ausa | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Roanoke Area Ministries | $5,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Family Services Of The Roanoke Valley | $25,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For Genereal Support | 2022 |
| Hollins University | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Emory & Henry College | $5,000 | Emory, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Averett University | $2,500 | Danville, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Liberty University | $5,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| James Madison University | $2,500 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Columbia International University | $2,500 | Columbia, SC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mark Kreusch Foundation | $5,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Adult Care Center | $30,000 | Salem, VA, US | Contribution For General Support | 2022 |
| Angels Of Assisi | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Camp Braveheart Ministries | $15,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Compassionate Friends | $1,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Covenant Fellowship Church | $80,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Hope To Walk | $30,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Living Well Church | $2,500 | Salem, VA, US | Contribution For General Support | 2022 |
| Richfield Living Professional Center | $50,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Tech University | $2,500 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Virginia Western Community College | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Lake Christian Ministries | $20,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Straight Street | $40,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries | $40,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Hospice | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Bethleham United Methodist Church | $50,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Renewanation | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Ausa | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Roanoke Area Ministries | $5,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Family Services Of The Roanoke Valley | $25,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For Genereal Support | 2022 |
| Hollins University | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Emory & Henry College | $5,000 | Emory, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Averett University | $2,500 | Danville, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Liberty University | $5,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| James Madison University | $2,500 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Columbia International University | $2,500 | Columbia, SC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mark Kreusch Foundation | $5,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Adult Care Center | $30,000 | Salem, VA, US | Contribution For General Support | 2022 |
| Angels Of Assisi | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Camp Braveheart Ministries | $15,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Compassionate Friends | $1,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Covenant Fellowship Church | $80,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Hope To Walk | $30,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Living Well Church | $2,500 | Salem, VA, US | Contribution For General Support | 2022 |
| Richfield Living Professional Center | $50,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Tech University | $2,500 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Virginia Western Community College | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Lake Christian Ministries | $20,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Straight Street | $40,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries | $40,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Hospice | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Bethleham United Methodist Church | $50,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Renewanation | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Ausa | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Roanoke Area Ministries | $5,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Family Services Of The Roanoke Valley | $25,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For Genereal Support | 2022 |
| Hollins University | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Emory & Henry College | $5,000 | Emory, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Averett University | $2,500 | Danville, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Liberty University | $5,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| James Madison University | $2,500 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Columbia International University | $2,500 | Columbia, SC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mark Kreusch Foundation | $5,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Donation For General Support | 2022 |
| Adult Care Center | $30,000 | Salem, VA, US | Contribution For General Support | 2021 |
| Ausu - Stonewall Jackson Chapter | $10,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Bradley Free Clinic | $40,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Living Well Church | $2,500 | Salem, VA, US | Contribution For General Support | 2021 |
| Moneta Volunteer Fire Department | $80,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Roanoke Rescue Mission | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Sml Good Neighbors | $30,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Virginia Tech University | $2,500 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Virginia Western Community College | $5,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Covenant Fellowship Church | $80,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Miriam's House | $25,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Hope To Walk | $30,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Angels Of Assisi | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Richfield Living Professional Center | $50,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Henry Fork Center | $25,000 | Rocky Mount, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Bedford Ride | $40,000 | Bedford, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Braveheart Grief Ministries | $20,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Compassionate Friends | $1,000 | Salem, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Roanoke Valley Spca | $1,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Radford University | $2,500 | Radford, VA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Louisiana State University | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Virginia State University | $5,000 | Petersburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Johnson & Wales University | $2,500 | Providence, RI, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| East Tennesee State | $2,500 | Johnson City, TN, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| All-american Mutt Rescue | $6,000 | Huddleston, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2021 |
| Apple Ridge Farm | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2020 |
| Ausu - Stonewall Jackson Chapter | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2020 |
| Bradley Free Clinic | $40,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2020 |
| Christopher Newport University | $2,500 | Newport News, VA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Faith Network Of Franklin County | $50,000 | Rocky Mount, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2020 |
| Ferrum College | $2,500 | Ferrum, VA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Liberty University | $2,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Moneta Volunteer Fire Department | $80,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2020 |
| Roanoke Rescue Mission | $50,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $40,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2020 |
| Sml Good Neighbors | $30,000 | Moneta, VA, US | Donation For General Support | 2020 |
| James Madison University | $2,500 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Virginia Tech University | $2,500 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Virginia Western Community College | $5,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Living Well Church | $2,500 | Salem, VA, US | Contribution For General Support | 2020 |
| Adult Care Center | $30,000 | Salem, VA, US | Contribution For General Support | 2020 |
| Greg Gelburd Foundation | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Contribution For General Support | 2020 |
| Health Focus Of Southwest Virginia | $10,000 | Salem, VA, US | Contribution For General Support | 2020 |
| Old Dominion University | $2,500 | Norfolk, VA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| University Of Virginia | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 54-0795438 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 305 ROANOKE BLVD Salem, VA 24153-5009 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee James A Meador Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/treasurer | Cathie M Thomas |
|---|---|
| Vice President/secretary | Susan Tinsley |
Forms 990-PF
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