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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 35-1995120

Met Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Indianapolis, IN. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 85 grants and $1.4 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $1,368,329

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $13,136,550
  • Tax year 2024

    $995,714

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $12,886,811
  • Tax year 2023

    $915,558

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $12,298,569
  • Tax year 2022

    $933,496

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $11,516,892
  • Tax year 2021

    $726,964

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $12,172,479
  • Tax year 2020

    $677,003

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $11,015,741
  • Tax year 2019

    $654,610

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $10,277,310

Grants paid in 2025

85 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Second Presbyterian ChurchIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $161,571
  2. Coalition for Sonoran Desert ProtectionTucson, AZ

    General operations (8k for desert fence busters only)

    $100,572
  3. Arizona Land and Water TrustTucson, AZ

    General operations

    $85,000
  4. Tucson Audubon SocietyTucson, AZ

    General operations - 10k for fence capping, only

    $85,000
  5. Regis Jesuit High SchoolAurora, CO

    General operations

    $45,000
  6. National Sports Center for the DisabledGolden, CO

    General operations

    $40,000
  7. Park Tudor Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $38,500
  8. United Way of Central Indiana IncIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $35,000
  9. Food Bank of the RockiesAurora, CO

    General operations

    $30,000
  10. St Marys Academy for the Sisters of LorettoEnglewood, CO

    General operations

    $30,000
  11. Williams CollegeWilliamstown, MA

    General operations

    $30,000
  12. Pentwater Historical SocietyPentwater, MI

    General operations

    $27,000
  13. Cross Point Community ChurchNashville, TN

    General operations

    $25,123
  14. Wabash CollegeCrawfordsvlle, IN

    General operations

    $25,000
  15. Challenge Foundation IncEnglewood, CO

    General operations

    $22,623
  16. Habitat for Humanity of Greater NashvilleNashville, TN

    General operations

    $20,123
  17. Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceSan Francisco, CA

    General operations

    $20,000
  18. Planned Parenthood of the Rocky MountainsDenver, CO

    General operations

    $20,000
  19. Colorado Public Television Inc DBA PBS12Centennial, CO

    General operations

    $15,000
  20. Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DC

    Az programs, no salaries

    $15,000
  21. Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA

    General operations

    $15,000
  22. National Park FoundationWashington, DC

    General operations

    $15,000
  23. National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DC

    Az programs only

    $15,000
  24. Public Broadcasting of Colorado IncCentennial, CO

    General operations

    $15,000
  25. Random Acts of FlowersIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $15,000
  26. Rocky Mountain Public MediaDenver, CO

    General operations

    $15,000
  27. Wildearth GuardiansSanta Fe, NM

    General operations

    $15,000
  28. Wildlands Network SouthwestSalt Lake City, UT

    General operations

    $15,000
  29. Friends of Tucson's BirthplaceTucson, AZ

    General operations

    $14,000
  30. First Baptist Church of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $12,623
  31. Childrens Museum of Indianapolis IncorporatedIndianapolis, IN

    Guild - second century capital campaign

    $12,500
  32. YMCA of the RockiesCentennial, CO

    General operations

    $12,500
  33. Northern Jaguar ProjectTucson, AZ

    General operations

    $12,000
  34. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle TennesseeNashville, TN

    General operations

    $10,000
  35. Cross Anchor MinistriesGreenwood, SC

    General operations

    $10,000
  36. Ensworth SchoolNashville, TN

    General operations

    $10,000
  37. Humanity 360Tucson, AZ

    General operations

    $10,000
  38. Indianapolis Motor Speedway MuseumIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $10,000
  39. League of Women Voters Education FundCedar Rapids, IA

    General operations

    $10,000
  40. Love Broad RippleIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $10,000
  41. Oceana County Community FoundationPentwater, MI

    General operations

    $10,000
  42. Patagonia Area Resource AlliancePatagonia, AZ

    General operations

    $10,000
  43. The University Club of Indianapolis FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $10,000
  44. University of PortlandPortland, OR

    General operations

    $10,000
  45. Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL

    General operations

    $9,000
  46. Boy Scouts of America - Denver Area CouncilDenver, CO

    General operations

    $9,000
  47. Mile High United WayDenver, CO

    General operations

    $9,000
  48. Crossroads of America Boy Scouts of AmericaIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $8,000
  49. Clemson University FoundationClemson, SC

    Agronomy department

    $7,500
  50. Heartland Film FestivalIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $7,500
  51. Naples Community Hospital IncNaples, FL

    Diplomat council

    $7,500
  52. Penrod Arts SocietyIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $7,500
  53. American National Red CrossWashington, DC

    General operations

    $7,000
  54. Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of DenDenver, CO

    General operations

    $7,000
  55. Denver Rescue MissionDenver, CO

    General operations

    $7,000
  56. Pentwater Volunteer Fire DepartmentPentwater, MI

    General operations

    $6,000
  57. American Brain Tumor AssociationChicago, IL

    General operations

    $5,000
  58. Brooke's Place for Grieving Young PeopleIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $5,000
  59. Charles A Tindley Charter SchoolIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $5,000
  60. Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OH

    General operations

    $5,000
  61. Conner Prairie Museum IncFishers, IN

    General operations

    $5,000
  62. Crown Hill Heritage FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $5,000
  63. Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MN

    Mobilepack food packing

    $5,000
  64. Goodwill Foundation of Central and Southern Indiana IncIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $5,000
  65. Heritage Museums & GardensSandwich, MA

    General operations

    $5,000
  66. Indianapolis Garden ClubIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $5,000
  67. James Whitcomb Riley Memorial AssociationIndianapolis, IN

    Theodore sloan evans music therapy fund

    $5,000
  68. Moorings Presbyterian ChurchNaples, FL

    General operations

    $5,000
  69. Naples Botanical GardenNaples, FL

    General operations

    $5,000
  70. Salvation Army - Intermountain DivisionDenver, CO

    General operations

    $5,000
  71. The Indianapolis Museum of Art DBA NewfieldsIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $5,000
  72. The Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CA

    Az program work only

    $5,000
  73. Wheeler Mission MinistriesIndianapolis, IN

    General operations

    $5,000
  74. Colorado Fourteeners InitiativeLakewood, CO

    General operations

    $3,500
  75. Friends of the Littleton Library and MuseumLittleton, CO

    General operations

    $3,000
  76. Woodmont Christian ChurchNashville, TN

    General operations

    $3,000
  77. Headwaters Trails AllianceGranby, CO

    General operations

    $2,623
  78. South Metro Land ConservancyLittleton, CO

    General operations

    $2,571
  79. Colorado Mountain Bike AssociationMorrison, CO

    General operations

    $2,500
  80. National Institute for CommunityRomeoville, IL

    General operations

    $2,500
  81. National Ski Patrol System IncLakewood, CO

    General operations

    $2,500
  82. Colorado Mountain ClubGolden, CO

    General operations

    $2,000
  83. Colorado Headwaters Land TrustGranby, CO

    General operations

    $1,000
  84. Friends of Ironwood ForestTucson, AZ

    Desert fence busters program work only

    $1,000
  85. Interfaith Dental ClinicNashville, TN

    General operations

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment10 grants $231,14327% of the total
  2. Education8 grants $158,62319% of the total
  3. Animals3 grants $112,00013% of the total
  4. Arts and culture8 grants $81,50010% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $49,0006% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation3 grants $46,1235% of the total
  7. 9 other causes16 grants $172,62320% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Indiana22 grants $398,194
  2. Arizona8 grants $317,572
  3. Colorado23 grants $301,817
  4. Tennessee6 grants $69,246
  5. District of Columbia5 grants $62,000
  6. Michigan3 grants $43,000
  7. Massachusetts2 grants $35,000
  8. California2 grants $25,000
  9. Florida3 grants $17,500
  10. South Carolina2 grants $17,500

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Susan M TolbertDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/TREASURER Hours 10Pay $0
  • Douglas S McVieDIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT Hours 10Pay $0
  • Alexander S McVieDIRECTOR/SECRETARY Hours 10Pay $0
  • Beth JohnsonDIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $0
  • Geoff McVieDIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $0
  • Greg McVieDIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $0
  • Alex TolbertDIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $0
  • Brian TolbertDIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $0

The return

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