Giles W & Elise G Mead Foundation

Foundation Overview

They've funded 121 grants worth $5,574,205

How Much is Being Funded?

Where is The Money Going?

How many Grants?


—Total Assets

$19,849,866

—Total Giving

$5,574,205

—Grant Median

$50,000

Past Grantees 121

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Arizona Museum Of Natural History $10,000 Mesa, AZ, US Discretionary Grant To Fund Title I Program. 2021
Community Initiatives $100,000 Oakland, CA, US 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 Challenges In The Sierra. 2021
Western Rivers Conservancy $50,000 Portland, OR, US 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 Improves Quality Of Life. 2021
Idea Museum Foundation $50,000 Mesa, AZ, US 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. 2021
Klamath Bird Observatory $100,000 Ashland, OR, US 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 Advance Forest Bird Conservation. 2021
Mesa,Arts,Center,Foundation $74,500 Mesa, AZ, US 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 Learning Lab For Project Lit. 2021
Metropolitan,Youth,Symphony $43,050 Mesa, AZ, US 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. 2021
Denver,Young,Artists,Orchestra $30,000 Denver, CO, US 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 Artists, And Wrap Around Services. 2021
The,University,Of,Arizona,Foundation $25,000 Tucson, AZ, US 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. 2021
Sounds,Academy $30,000 Phoenix, AZ, US 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 Instrument Petting Zoos. 2021
Maple,Leaf,Foundation $60,000 Seattle, WA, US 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 Years On Our Third Home. 2021
The,Climate,Center $50,000 Santa Rosa, CA, US 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. 2021
Stop,Soldier,Suicide $250,000 Durham, NC, US 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. 2021
Fisher,House,Foundation $100,000 Rockville, MD, US 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 Dealing With Medical Issues. 2021
Child,Crisis,Arizona $50,000 Mesa, AZ, US 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 Building With Naming Of The Community Room To Host Events For Children, Teens, Adults, And Families. 2021
Idea,Museum $50,000 Mesa, AZ, US Support Of The Mead Foundation Will Help Ensure The Early Childhood Programming Remains Strong So That Young Children Gain The Skills And Support They Need For A Successful Future, And So That Further Necessary Program Growth And Expansion Can Occur When The Capital Improvements Begin Three To Four Years From Now. 2020
Suscol,Intertribal,Council $25,000 Napa, CA, US The Suskol House Project Exists To Create A Safe Retreat For Indigenous Tribes As Well As Descendants Of Native Americans In Napa County, California. This Project Is Envisioned As An Effort To Promote Healing From The Trauma Colonialization And Displacement Caused To Indigenous People. Mead Foundation Funds Would Be Used Toward The Buildings Windows And Doors. 2020
Children's,Museum,Of,Denver $75,000 Denver, CO, US The Museum Seeks Funding To Support Specific Key Exhibit Components For The Upcoming Exhibit, Bloom: A Playful Space For Early Learning. Bloom Will Provide A State-of-the-art Informal Learning Environment For Young Children And Their Adult Caregivers. 2020
Watershed,Watch,Salmon,Society $40,000 Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA This Project Addresses Multiple Problems Arising From Flooding Due To Clear-cut Logging In Watersheds Throughout British Columbia: Namely, Sedimentation Of Fish-bearing Waterways, Damage To Community Infrastructure And Property, And Contamination Of Community Drinking Water. Mead Foundation Grant Funds Will Support This Critical Work. 2020
Child,Crisis,Arizona $50,000 Mesa, AZ, US 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 Building With Naming Of The Community Room To Host Events For Children, Teens, Adults, And Families. 2020
Animal,Legal,Defense,Fund $50,000 Cotati, CA, US The Justice System Has Been Ineffective In Keeping Animal Victims Safe And Decreasing Crime Repetition.aldf Will Be Co-creating And Co-leading A College Level Course That Will Provide Professionals With The Toolsneeded To Address This Problem. 2020
Bowers,Museum $50,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Requesting Funding For Creation Of 11 Virtual Tours. The Grant Would Pay For Narration, Production,videography, Research, Scripts, Audio/visual Licensing. Then, We Would Make Them Available At No Cost Toeveryone Worldwide Through Our Website. 2020
Braille,Institute,Of,America,Inc $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Braille Institutes Orientation & Mobility Program Teaches Adults With A Visual Impairment The Navigationskills And Adaptive Techniques They Need To Remain Physically Active And Independent. 2020
Southwest,Wildlife,Conservation,Center $34,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US This Project Provides 25 Two-way Radios To Improve Staff And Volunteer Communication And Coordinationon Site, And Two Utility Vehicles To Increase Productivity. Mead Foundation Funds Would Be Allocated Topurchase These Operating Enhancements. 2020
The,Huntington,Library $39,000 San Marino, CA, US Dr. Kelsey Is Translating And Transcribing The Voyage Of Ruy Lopez De Villalobos, An Anonymous Andunpublished Manuscript In The British Library. This Year, Dr. Kelsey Will Pursue Publication Plans For Histranslation And Revise His Previous Book. 2020
National,Military,Family,Association $200,000 Alexandria, VA, US Operation Purple Family Retreats Bring Military Families To Camps To Spend Time Reconnecting After Adeployment, Separation, Or Transition. Mead Foundation Support Will Provide Funding For A Combinationof Opfr Weekends And One-day Experiences. 2020
Saint,John's,Health,Center,Foundation $25,000 Santa Monica, CA, US The Project Goal Is To Transform The Hospital Experience By Connecting People With The Power Of The Arts.the Mead Foundation Grant Funding Will Provide Seed Money Towards A $250,000 Healing Through Thearts Endowment. 2020
Arizona,Museum,Of,Natural,History $70,000 Mesa, AZ, US Azmnh Requests $30,000 For A Temporary Collections Hire To Analyze The Riverview Collection, Furtheringknowledge Of Local Prehistory. We Request An Additional $30,000 To Communicate That Knowledge Throughupdates Of The Southwest Cultures Exhibit. 2020
Institute,For,Investigative,Journalism $50,000 Washington, DC, US To Have And Have Not, Water Inequality And The People Left Behind 2020
Point,Blue,Conservation,Science $50,000 Petaluma, CA, US Sustain Point Blues Work On The Farallon Islands And In The Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary 2020
Western,Rivers,Conservancy $37,500 Portland, OR, US Establish And Expand Major Sanctuaries For Biodiversity In The Klamath Basin. 2020
Seva,Foundation $75,000 Berkeley, CA, US For Their Project Called "eliminating Avoidable Blindness, Creating Access To Eye Care" 2020
Woods,Hole,Oceanographic,Institution $100,000 Woods Hole, MA, US Girls In Science (gis) Program On Cape Cod 2020
Western,Rivers,Conservancy $37,500 Portland, OR, US Establish And Expand Major Sanctuaries For Biodiversity In The Klamath Basin. 2019
Arizona,Museum,Of,Natural,History $27,000 Mesa, AZ, US Fund Educational Support Programs For K-12 Schools. 2019
University,Of,Iowa,Center,For,Advancement $250,000 Iowa City, IA, US Graduate Or Postgraduate Fellowship In Poetry. 2019
Las,Cruces,Academy $15,000 Las Cruces, NM, US Build Greater Programs In Academics And In Outreach To The Las Cruces Community 2019
Point,Blue,Conservation,Science $50,000 Petaluma, CA, US Sustain Point Blues Work On The Farallon Islands And In The Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. 2019
Portland,Audubon $25,000 Portland, OR, US Support Portland Audubons $2.7 Million Capital Campaign. 2019
Voices,For,Casa,Children $25,245 Scottsdale, AZ, US Upgrade And Enhance The Education Center With Professional Furniture And Fixtures, Audio And Visual Hardware/software, And Signage. 2019
Arizona,Museum,Of,Natural,History $50,000 Mesa, AZ, US Support Creating Virtual Educator Resources To Help Arizona Educators Supplement And Fill In Gaps Posed By Online Curriculums. 2019
Institute,Conservation,Advocacy,Research,&,Education $20,000 Napa, CA, US Ongoing Water Quality Monitoring And Biological Assessment Of The Aquatic Insects Living In The Streams Of The Napa River. 2019
Woods,Hole,Oceanographic,Institution $100,000 Wood Hole, MA, US Girls In Science (gis) Program On Cape Cod. 2019
Sounds,Academy $30,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Musical Access Program 2019
Seva,Foundation $75,000 Berkeley, CA, US For Their Project Called "eliminating Avoidable Blindness: Creating Access To Eye Care" 2019
Institute,For,Investigative,Journalism $50,000 Washington, DC, US To Have And Have Not: Water Inequality And The People Left Behind 2019
California,Native,Plant,Society $15,100 Sacramento, CA, US For Development Of The Fire Recovery Guide 2017
Child,Crisis,Arizona $50,000 Mesa, AZ, US Expansion Of The Health Start Program 2017
Central,Sierra,Environmental,Resource,Center $10,000 Twain Harte, CA, US Resolving Forest Conflicts In Order To Make Progress Against Devastating Wildfires And Habitat Loss. 2017
Institute,For,Local,Self-reliance $45,000 Washington, DC, US The Wast To Wealth Initiative 2017
Mesa,Association,Of,Sports,For,The,Disabled $30,000 Mesa, AZ, US Power Soccer Wheelchairs 2017
Napa,County,Regional,Park,And,Open,Space,District $20,000 Napa, CA, US Post-fire Restoration Of The Cove At Mt. Veeder 2017
Point,Blue,Conservation,Science $10,000 Petaluma, CA, US To Support Legacy Datasets And Programs 2017
Redwood,Forest,Foundation $35,000 Mendocino, CA, US The Reist Ranch Forest Acquisition 2017
San,Francisco,Baykeeper $20,000 Oakland, CA, US Expanded Field Work For A Healthy Sf Bay 2017
Seva,Foundation $35,000 Berkeley, CA, US American Indian Sight Initiative 2017
The,Huntigton,Library $24,000 San Marino, CA, US To Finish Sixteenth Century Pacific Voyages, Magellan To Loaisa Research 2017
The,Sierra,Fund $30,000 Nevada City, CA, US Reducing Contamination From The Sierra To The Sea: Headwater Sources Of Mercury In Reservoirs 2017
The,Sonoran,Institute $50,000 Tuscon, AZ, US Santa Cruz River Initiative 2017
Western,Rivers,Conservancy $50,000 Portland, OR, US To Advance Efforts To Protect Cold-water Tributaries To Two Iconic Western Rivers: California's Klamath And Oregon's John Day 2017
Arizona,Museum,Of,Natural,History $27,000 Mesa, AZ, US "explore More" Science Programs 2017
Braille,Institute $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Orientation And Mobility For The Visually-impaired 2017
Earthworks $15,000 Washington, DC, US Protecting Alaska's Bristol Bay From The Proposed Pebble Mine 2017
Goodwill,Southern,California $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Developing The Mission Section Of The Goodwill's Website 2017
Napa,Valley,Unitarian,Universalists $30,000 Napa, CA, US Fulfilling A .75 Time Ministerial Position And Contributing To A Building Fund 2017
Spirit,Of,Unity,(dba,Puertas,Abiertas,Community,Resource,Center) $25,000 Napa, CA, US Community Health/community Wealth Program 2017
Sierra,Club,Foundation $15,000 Oakland, CA, US "our Wild Alaska" Campaign 2017
Sonoma,Land,Trust $35,000 Santa Rosa, CA, US Southeast Santa Rosa Greenway Project 2017
Vital,Ground,Foundation $25,000 Missoula, MT, US Bismark Meadows Project 2017
Voices,For,Casa,Children $30,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US 2018-2019 Casa Recruitment Digital Advertising Campaign 2017
Arizona,Museum,Of,Natural,History $10,000 Mesa, AZ, US Support The Volunteer And Educational Programs At The Main Museum And At The Mesa Grande 2017
Fred,Hutchinson,Cancer,Research,Center $200,000 Seattle, WA, US Support For Research To Aid In Early Detection, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Pancreas Cancer. 2017
Ole,Health $50,000 Napa, CA, US Support A New South Napa Medical Building. South Napa Campus Will Include Spaces Directly Linked To Serving Our Patients With Diabetes. 2017
Point,Reyes,Bird,Observatory $50,000 Petaluma, CA, US The Project Would Help To Conserve The Integrity Of The Marine Ecosystem To Help Ensure Healthy, Diverse Populations Of Marine Top Predators And Sustainable Uses For Humans 2017
Earthwatch,Institute $50,000 Boston, MA, US Support Of Critical Research Addressing Marine Health Off Of Southern California's Coastline 2017
Convalescent,Aid,Society $10,000 Pasadena, CA, US Support The Effort Of Improving The Quality Of Life Of The Clients By Providing The Free Loan Of Durable Medical Equipment For In-home Use. 2016
Braille,Institute,Of,America,Inc $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support The Core Components Of The Adult Education Program. 2016
Stone,Bridge,School $10,000 Napa, CA, US Purchase A Large Outdoor, Walk-in Refrigerator For School Garden To Lunch Program 2016
Central,Arizona,Dental,Society,Foundation $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Support The Arizona Dental Mission Of Mercy Program Which Is A 2 Day Event That Provides Free Dental Healthcare Services To Those Who Are Not Able To Access Affordable Dental Care. 2016
Arizona,Museum,Of,Natural,History $10,000 Mesa, AZ, US Support The Volunteer And Educational Programs At The Main Museum And At The Mesa Grande 2016
California,Native,Plant,Society $7,000 Sacramento, CA, US Support The Effort To Increase Understanding Of California's Native Flora And To Preserve The Rich Resource For Future Generations. 2016
Rand,Corporation $20,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Extend The Impact Of Recent Research On Robust Water Planning In Southern Ca And The Colorado River Basin. 2016
Ole,Health $50,000 Napa, CA, US Support A New South Napa Medical Building. South Napa Campus Will Include Spaces Directly Linked To Serving Our Patients With Diabetes. 2016
State,University,Of,Iowa,Foundation $50,000 Iowa City, IA, US To Honor The Memory Of James Alan Mcpherson Through The Support Of The James Alan Mcpherson Memorial Scholarship. 2016
Napa,Wildlife,Rescue $25,000 Napa, CA, US New Rehabilitations Habitats, Replacement Of Habitats And Fixing Of Habitats. And Funding Of The Operating Budget To Support Food, Medicine, And Staff Costs. 2016
Transitions,-,Mental,Health,Association $23,635 San Luis Obispo, CA, US Support The Growing Grounds Farm With The Purchase Of An Automatic Filler With A One Yard Mizer And Bale Breaker. 2016
Point,Reyes,Bird,Observatory $50,000 Petaluma, CA, US The Project Would Help To Conserve The Integrity Of The Marine Ecosystem To Help Ensure Healthy, Diverse Populations Of Marine Top Predators And Sustainable Uses For Humans 2016
Institute,Conservation,Advocacy,R,&,Educ $25,000 Napa, CA, US Educate The Public And Resource Agencies About Healthy Stream Flows And Groundwater To Sustain Nature And People. And To Promote The Public Right For All Beneficial Uses Including The Right To Fish, Swim, Recreate In Streams And Rivers Statewide 2016
Earthwatch,Institute $50,000 Boston, MA, US Support Of Critical Research Addressing Marine Health Off Of Southern California's Coastline 2016
Instove $10,000 Cottage Grove, OR, US Design A Low-cost Waste Plastic-to-fuel Oil Retort For Use With The Rocket Stoves Currently Produced And Distributed By Instove 2016
Los,Angeles,Philharmonic,Association $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Expand Its Collection To Include The Complete Works Numerous Composers, Which In The Long Run Will Reduce The Music Rental And Licensing Costs. 2016
Rolling,Hills,Preparatory,School $41,000 San Pedro, CA, US Create Conditions Favorable To The Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly And Educate School And Local Communities In Importance Of Habitat Preservation. 2016
Guide,Dogs,For,The,Blind $36,000 San Rafael, CA, US New Ultrasound Machine And Equipment For New Puppies. 2016
Bowers,Museum $10,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Provide Bus Transportation For Roughly 40 Classes Which Equates To Positively Affecting About 1,300 Low-income Students. 2016
Ocean,Institute $25,000 Dana Point, CA, US Support The Adopt-a-class Program At The Ocean Institute 2016
Fred,Hutchinson,Cancer,Research $200,000 Seattle, WA, US Support For Research To Aid In Early Detection, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Pancreas Cancer. 2016
Huntington,Library $33,250 San Marino, CA, US Fund Two Fellows Neil Foley And Pollyanna Rhee 2016
Intrepid,Fallen,Heros,Fund $50,000 New York, NY, US Help Build And Equip The Center, Giving The Military And Their Families Back The Life They Want And Deserve. 2016
American,University $35,000 Washington, DC, US Research And Reporting On Project Regarding The Environment, Banking, Government Transparency, Immigration, Criminal Justice And Other Issues. 2016
Pepperdine,University $15,000 Malibu, CA, US Supporting Dr. Joe Fritsch's Biodegradable Plastics Research. 2016
Central,Arizona,Dental,Society,Foundation $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Funds To Underwrite The Cost Of Purchasing 3 Fully Equipped Portable Dental Stations 2015
Pepperdine,University $15,000 Malibu, CA, US A Grant In Support Of Research Methods To Create Biodegradable Plastics From Sustainable Resources 2015
Mesa,Association,Of,Sports,For,The,Disabled $19,175 Mesa, AZ, US Funds To Aid In The Purchase Of Sports Chairs And Equipment For The Wheelchair Basketball Program 2015
Trustees,For,Alaska $20,000 Anchorage, AK, US To Provide Legal Services To Protect The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge 2015
California,Native,Plant,Society $22,000 Sacramento, CA, US Provide Volunteers The Education, Resources And Tools To Be Effective Conservation Advocates 2015
Redwood,Forest,Foundation $25,000 Mendocino, CA, US Funding To Establish The Position Of Volunteer Coordinator And Create A Formal Volunteer Program 2015
Heyday,Institute $25,000 Berkeley, CA, US A Two Year Grant To Launch Hey Nature! Heyday's New Nature And Environmental Publishing Initiative 2015
Native,Seeds,Search $25,000 Tucson, AZ, US A Two Year Grant For The Conservation Internship Program 2015
Ocean,Institute $25,000 Dana Point, CA, US To Support Of Ocean Institute's Adopt-a-class In Marine Science And Maritime History 2015
Audubon,Alaska $30,000 Anchorage, AK, US To Revise Audubon Alaska's 2010 Watchlist Of Declining And Vulnerable Bird Populations 2015
The,Huntington,Library $33,250 San Marino, CA, US Support For Research And A Book On Cabrillo 2015
American,University,School,Of,Communication $35,000 Washington, DC, US Investigative Reporting Workshop 2015
Sierra,Club,Foundation $35,000 San Francisco, CA, US Wild Alaska Campaign 2015
Western,Rivers,Conservancy $35,000 Portland, OR, US Two Year Grant To Establish Cold-water Sanctuaries On The John Day And Klamath Rivers 2015
Oregon,Wild $35,000 Portland, OR, US Continued Support For The Crater Lake Wilderness Campaign 2015
Land,Trust,Of,Napa,County $50,000 Napa, CA, US Funds For Road Improvement And Erosion Control On Land Trust Preserves 2015
Child,Crisis,Arizona $50,000 Mesa, AZ, US Funds In Support Of The Early Head Start Expansion Project 2015
Intrepid,Fallen,Heros,Funds $50,000 New York, NY, US A Grant To Aid In The Construction Of An Intrepid Spirit Center On Camp Pendleton 2015
Sonoran,Institute $50,000 Tucson, AZ, US Continued Support To Secure Water Supplies For The Upper Santa Cruz River 2015
Barrow,Neurological,Foundation $100,000 Phoenix, AZ, US A Grant To Support A Study Of Past Patients And Their Families To Advance The Field Of Neuro-rehabilitation 2015
Fred,Hutchinson,Cancer,Research,Center $200,000 Seattle, WA, US Research To Aid In Early Detection, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Pancreas Cancer 2015

Contact Information

EIN 956040921
Website http://www.gileswmeadfoundation.org
Address 1910 FAIRVIEW AVE E STE 200 Seattle, WA 98102-3698

Key People (5)

President Giles W Mead
Vice,President Parry Mead Murray
Vice,President Richard N Mackay
Cfo/treasurer Calder M Mackay
Director Katherine Cone Keck