Private foundation · Pennington, NJ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Goodwin Meissner Fam Fdn Inc.
In 2025 it gave 2 grants worth $8,500 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Washington County. A typical grant was $1,500 to $7,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $8,500 · 1 in Washington County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,500 to $7,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $4,250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Washington County · plus 34 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $394,450
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $394K | $8,500 | 2 |
| 2024 | $394K | $7,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $389K | $7,000 | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Laura Dean Meissner · Pennington · (919) 215-6973
- What to send
- See attached but online at www.tbd.com
- Deadlines
- See attached
- Limits
- See attached
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Michael S GoodwinChairman
- Laura D MeissnerPresident
- Todd MeissnerVp operations
- Harrison Steel MeissnerBoard member
- Pierce Goodwin MeissnerBoard member
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Unrestricted general (2 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Washington County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |