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Grants paid by Giles W & Elise G Mead Foundation

EIN 95-6040921 · Seattle, WA · Form 990-PF, Part XV

Giles W & Elise G Mead Foundation of Seattle, WA (EIN 95-6040921) reported 125 grants paid totaling $15,892,143 to 83 recipients in tax years 2018–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. It also reported $756,500 approved for future payment, which is listed separately and not included in the total. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$15,892,143

125 grants

Recipients

83

distinct organizations

Tax years

2018–2024

7 filings in the corpus

Approved for future payment

$756,500

13 commitments · not included in grants paid

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
201829$1,036,100$139,000
201931$1,004,960$250,000
202013$754,745$187,500
202118$1,045,500$50,000
202215$1,022,550$130,000
202316$1,028,288
20243$10,000,000

Top recipients

The 83 recipients receiving the most from Giles W & Elise G Mead Foundation, by grants paid, out of 83 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
National Philanthropic Trust 23-7825575CJenkintown, PA1$5,000,0002024
Fidelity CharitableUBoston, MA1$2,500,0002024
Stifel Charitable 84-2049692BSt Louis, MO1$2,500,0002024
Arizona Museum of Natural History 86-0721792CMesa, AZ7$324,0002023
Child Crisis Arizona 86-0324144BMesa, AZ4$300,0002023
Seva Foundation 38-2231279BBerkeley, CA5$295,0002021
University of Iowa Center for AdvancementUIowa City, IA1$250,0002020
Stop Soldier Suicide 27-3512119BDurham, NC1$250,0002022
Western Rivers Conservancy 93-1326405BPortland, OR5$225,0002022
National Military Family Association 52-0899384BAlexandria, VA1$200,0002021
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 04-2105850BWood Hole, MA2$200,0002021
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center 91-1935159DSeattle, WA1$200,0002018
Point Blue Conservation ScienceUPetaluma, CA4$160,0002021
Institute for Investigative JournalismUWashington, DC3$150,0002021
Community Initiatives 94-3255070BOakland, CA2$150,0002023
Western RiversUPortland, OR1$150,0002023
Children's Museum of Denver 84-0658142BDenver, CO2$135,0002023
Napa Valley Education FoundationUNapa, CA1$100,0002023
Earthwatch Institute Inc 23-7168440CBoston, MA2$100,0002019
Fisher House Foundation 11-3158401BRockville, MD1$100,0002022
Bowers MuseumUSanta Ana, CA3$100,0002023
The Climate Center 45-0485495BSanta Rosa, CA2$100,0002023
Idea MuseumUMesa, AZ2$100,0002023
Denver Museum of Nature and Science 84-0518447BDenver, CO1$100,0002023
Klamath Bird Observatory 93-1297400BAshland, OR1$100,0002022
Institute for Local Self RelianceUWashington, DC2$95,0002019
Voices for Casa Children 45-3359395BScottsdale, AZ3$85,2452020
Idea Museum FoundationUMesa, AZ2$80,0002022
Mesa Arts Center Foundation 74-2535164BMesa, AZ1$74,5002022
The Huntington LibraryUSan Marino, CA2$63,0002021
Sounds Academy 46-3932746CPhoenix, AZ2$60,0002022
Napa Valley Unitarian UniversalistsUNapa, CA2$60,0002019
The Sierra Fund 68-0485725CNevada City, CA2$60,0002019
Maple Leaf FoundationUSeattle, WA1$60,0002022
Ole Health 23-7221695BNapa, CA1$50,0002018
Point Reyes Bird Observatory 94-1594250BPetaluma, CA1$50,0002018
Compass Housing Alliance 91-0578229CSeattle, WA1$50,0002019
Save Mt Diablo 94-2681735DWalnut Creek, CA1$50,0002019
Braille Institute of America Inc 95-1641426BLos Angeles, CA2$50,0002021
Animal Legal Defense Fund 94-2681680CCotati, CA1$50,0002021
The Sonoran Institute 86-0684610CTuscon, AZ1$50,0002018
Friends of Compton Youth Activities League 84-1988668DWest Hollywood, CA1$48,2882023
Metropolitan Youth Symphony 94-2864320BMesa, AZ1$43,0502022
San Francisco BaykeeperUOakland, CA2$40,0002019
Watershed Watch Salmon SocietyUVancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA1$40,0002021
College of Social and Behavioral ScienceUSalt Lake City, UT1$39,2802019
Center for Biological Diversity 27-3943866BTuscon, AZ1$35,0002019
Redwood Forest Foundation 68-0404767CMendocino, CA1$35,0002018
Big Sur Land Trust 94-2473415CMonterey, CA1$35,0002019
Sonoma Land Trust 51-0197006BSanta Rosa, CA1$35,0002018
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center 86-0765249CScottsdale, AZ1$34,0002021
Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center 77-0279240BTwain Harte, CA2$32,0002019
Home Together (formerly Maple Leaf Found)USeattle, WA1$30,0002023
Cascade Forest ConservancyUPortland, OR2$30,0002019
Mesa Association of Sports for the DisabledUMesa, AZ1$30,0002018
Denver Young Artists Orchestra 84-0809348CDenver, CO1$30,0002022
Zero WasteUSebastopol, CA1$30,0002019
Voices for CasaUScottsdale, AZ1$30,0002023
Napa Wildlife RescueUNapa, CA1$30,0002019
Pepperdine UniversityUMalibu, CA1$29,6802019
Guide Dogs for the Blind 94-1196195BSan Rafael, CA1$25,0002019
Saint John's Health Center Foundation 95-6100079BSanta Monica, CA1$25,0002021
Trust for Public Land 23-7222333BSan Francisco, CA1$25,0002023
Goodwill Southern CaliforniaULos Angeles, CA1$25,0002018
Spirit of Unity (dba Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center)UNapa, CA1$25,0002018
Coastal Watershed Council 68-0368798BSanta Cruz, CA1$25,0002019
Portland AudubonUPortland, OR1$25,0002020
Suscol Intertribal CouncilUNapa, CA1$25,0002021
Why Forests MatterUCapitola, CA1$25,0002019
The University of Arizona Foundation 86-6050388BTucson, AZ1$25,0002022
Vital Ground Foundation 87-0483446BMissoula, MT1$25,0002018
The Huntigton LibraryUSan Marino, CA1$24,0002018
Institute Conservation Advocacy Research & EducationUNapa, CA1$20,0002020
Napa County Regional Park and Open Space DistrictUNapa, CA1$20,0002018
California Native Plant Society 94-6116403BSacramento, CA1$15,1002018
Earthworks 52-1557765BWashington, DC1$15,0002018
California Indian MuseumUNapa, CA1$15,0002023
Morgan-Wixson TheatreUSanta Monica, CA1$15,0002023
Las Cruces Academy 06-1816372BLas Cruces, NM1$15,0002020
Sierra Club Foundation 94-6069890BOakland, CA1$15,0002018
Environmental Education Coalition of Napa CountyUNapa, CA1$10,0002019
Klamath Forest Alliance 68-0204089CKlamath, CA1$10,0002019
Sweetgrass Foundation 58-2011000CAtlanta, GA1$10,0002019

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

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Grants reported by Giles W & Elise G Mead Foundation
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2024National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PAC$5,000,000paidDAF CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT202530789349101158
2024Stifel Charitable St Louis, MOB$2,500,000paidDAF CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT202530789349101158
2024Fidelity Charitable Boston, MAU$2,500,000paidDAF CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT202530789349101158
2023Child Crisis Arizona Mesa, AZB$150,000paidTHE NEW CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY WELLNESS WILL EXPAND CHILD CRISIS ARIZONA'S ABILITY TO SERVE MORE PEOPLE AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND EDUCATION. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THE FOSTER CARE AREA CONFERENCE ROOMS.202430729349100113
2023Western Rivers Portland, ORU$150,000paidADVANCE EFFORTS TO CONSERVE THE WEST'S GREAT RIVERS. WE WILL ACQUIRE THOUSANDS OF ACRES ALONG DOZENS OF RIVER MILES; PRESERVE RIPARIAN, WETLAND AND UPLAND ECOSYSTEMS; AND ESTABLISH NEW PUBLIC ACCESS POINTS.202430729349100113
2023Arizona Museum of Natural History Mesa, AZC$130,000paidUPDATE OF THE AZMNH SCIENCE CURRICULUM AND HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE SCIENCE PLATFORMS. MEAD FUNDS WILL EXPAND THE SCOPE OF OUR PROGRAMS SO THAT THEY CAN BE DELIVERED NOT ONLY IN THE MUSEUM BUT OUT INTO OUR COMMUNITY TO INCREASE SCIENCE LITERACY. THE IGNITE! EXPLORE MORE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE SCIENTIFIC LITERACY EXCITING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS AND TO SUPPORT READING PROFICIENCY.202430729349100113
2023Napa Valley Education Foundation Napa, CAU$100,000paidMUSIC EQUITY BEGINS WITH PROVIDING ADEQUATE TOOLS FOR LEARNING AND CREATING MUSIC. WITH THE CLOSURE OF MUSIC STORES, WE PLAN TO INCREASE INVENTORY BY 60% WITH A GOAL TO ENSURE NO STUDENT HAS TO MISS OUT ON MUSIC INSTRUCTION DUE TO LACK OF ACCESS. MUSIC CONNECTION MAKES MUSIC AVAILABLE TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH FREE MUSIC EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE SUMMER. THIS YEAR, WE ANTICIPATE 1,000 NAPA COUNTY STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR FREE SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS.202430729349100113
2023Denver Museum of Nature and Science Denver, COB$100,000paidTO PURCHASE AND FABRICATE ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS THAT FACILITATE OFFSITE AND VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.202430729349100113
2023Children's Museum of Denver Denver, COB$60,000paidGALLERY UNO WILL BE A SPACE FEATURING A ROTATION OF NEW EXHIBITS FOR MUSEUM GUESTS TO ENJOY. EXHIBIT THEMES WILL BE INSPIRED FROM A SINGLE WORD THAT WILL SERVE AS A LAUNCHING POINT TO AMPLIFY HIGHLY IMMERSIVE AND SENSORIAL EXPERIENCES. THE DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS A GRANT OF $100,000 FROM THE GILES W. & ELISE G. MEAD FOUNDATION TO PURCHASE AND FABRICATE ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS THAT FACILITATE OFFSITE AND VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.202430729349100113
2023The Climate Center Santa Rosa, CAB$50,000paidCONVENE AN ONGOING COALITION OF NATURAL AND WORKING LANDS ADVOCATES TO WORK TOGETHER ON AB 1757 IMPLEMENTATION AND OTHER STATEWIDE EFFORTS. WE AIM TO STRENGTHEN OUR COLLECTIVE POWER TO ENSURE IMPLEMENTATION OF AMBITIOUS TARGETS.202430729349100113
2023Idea Museum Mesa, AZU$50,000paidDESIGN, CREATE & IMPLEMENT AN INTERACTIVE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE - AS PART OF MUSEUM GROWTH PROJECT - FOR AGES BIRTH-4 TO SUPPORT EARLY LITERACY & DEVELOP BUILDING BLOCKS TO MEETING/EXCEEDING 3RD GRADE READING.202430729349100113
2023Community Initiatives Oakland, CAB$50,000paidTO BUILD & INSTALL EXHIBITS IN THE NATURE CENTER AT THE SIERRA VALLEY PRESERVE. THE EXHIBITS WILL INTRODUCE STUDENTS & VISITORS TO SIERRA VALLEYS NATURAL HISTORY & THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSERVING & RESTORING THE SIERRA NEVADA.202430729349100113
2023Friends of Compton Youth Activities League West Hollywood, CAD$48,288paidTHE OUTDOOR/WILDERNESS LEARNING PROGRAM (A REQUEST FROM PARTICIPANT AND STAFF) WILL BE A PILOT TEST TO DETERMINE IF OUTDOOR/WILDERNESS LEARNING BECOMES A PERMANENT PART OF CYAL PROGRAMMING.202430729349100113
2023Voices for Casa Scottsdale, AZU$30,000paidVOICES SEEKS TO CONTINUE STRENGTHENING THE ADVOCACY SKILLS OF CASA VOLUNTEERS AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN BY CONTINUING TO EXPAND THE DEPTH AND BREADTH OF OUR EDUCATION SERVICES BY LEVERAGING PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES AND THE LATEST IN TECHNOLOGY.202430729349100113
2023Home Together (formerly Maple Leaf Found) Seattle, WAU$30,000paidPROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES, RELOCATED TO SEATTLE FOR SPECIALIZED CANCER CARE AT SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. THIS GRANT WOULD SUBSIDIZE RENT FOR TWO YEARS ON THIRD HOME.202430729349100113
2023Trust for Public Land San Francisco, CAB$25,000paidTHE SENTINEL LANDSCAPE/ REPI CONSERVATION PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE PLANNING AND CREATION OF A CA SENTINEL DESIGNATION, INCREASING LAND PROTECTION OPPORTUNITIES NEAR MILITARY BASES.202430729349100113
2023Bowers Museum Santa Ana, CAU$25,000paidDISCRETIONARY FUNDING FOR NEW POSITION - CHIEF CURATOR - WHO WILL LEAD THE ASIAN EXHIBITION PROGRAM FOR THE BOWERS MUSEUM.202430729349100113
2023Morgan-Wixson Theatre Santa Monica, CAU$15,000paidTRAINED AND TOUCHED THE LIVES OF CHILDREN PARTICIPANTS LEARNING THEATRE AND REAL WORLD SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES. THIS GRANT COVERED MOST OF THE COSTS OF ONE PRODUCTION SO ALL MONIES MADE CAN GO DIRECTLY TO EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS.202430729349100113
2023California Indian Museum Napa, CAU$15,000paidTHE CRADLE BASKET/INDIGENOUS ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL LEARNING CENTER GIVES VOICE TO THE STORIES, HISTORY, AND CULTURE OF THE NATIVE AMERICANS WHO HAVE LIVED ON THE NAPA RIVER FOR OVER 10,000 YEARS. MEAD GRANT FUNDS WILL GO TOWARD INSTALLATION.202430729349100113
2022Stop Soldier Suicide Durham, NCB$250,000paidROGER 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.202340959349100214
2022Fisher House Foundation Rockville, MDB$100,000paidFISHER 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.202340959349100214
2022Community Initiatives Oakland, CAB$100,000paidTHE 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.202340959349100214
2022Klamath Bird Observatory Ashland, ORB$100,000paidWE 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.202340959349100214
2022Mesa Arts Center Foundation Mesa, AZB$74,500paidMESA 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.202340959349100214
2022Maple Leaf Foundation Seattle, WAU$60,000paidMAPLE 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.202340959349100214
2022Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, ORB$50,000paidWITH 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.202340959349100214
2022Idea Museum Foundation Mesa, AZU$50,000paidDESIGN, 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.202340959349100214
2022Child Crisis Arizona Mesa, AZB$50,000paidCRISIS 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.202340959349100214
2022Idea Museum Mesa, AZU$50,000approved, futureDESIGN, 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.202340959349100214
2022Western Rivers Portland, ORU$50,000approved, futureWITH 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.202340959349100214
2022The Climate Center Santa Rosa, CAB$50,000paidWE 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.202340959349100214
2022Metropolitan Youth Symphony Mesa, AZB$43,050paidMYS 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.202340959349100214
2022Denver Young Artists Orchestra Denver, COC$30,000paidMEAD 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.202340959349100214
2022Sounds Academy Phoenix, AZC$30,000paidWITH 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.202340959349100214
2022Maple Leaf Foundation Seattle, WAU$30,000approved, futureMAPLE 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.202340959349100214
2022The University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZB$25,000paidWE 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.202340959349100214
2022Arizona Museum of Natural History Mesa, AZC$10,000paidDISCRETIONARY GRANT TO FUND TITLE I PROGRAM.202340959349100214
2021National Military Family Association Alexandria, VAB$200,000paidOPERATION 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.202220749349100117
2021Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole, MAB$100,000paidGIRLS IN SCIENCE (GIS) PROGRAM ON CAPE COD202220749349100117
2021Children's Museum of Denver Denver, COB$75,000paidTHE 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.202220749349100117
2021Seva Foundation Berkeley, CAB$75,000paidFOR THEIR PROJECT CALLED "ELIMINATING AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS, CREATING ACCESS TO EYE CARE"202220749349100117
2021Arizona Museum of Natural History Mesa, AZC$70,000paidAZMNH 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.202220749349100117
2021Institute for Investigative Journalism Washington, DCU$50,000paidTO HAVE AND HAVE NOT, WATER INEQUALITY AND THE PEOPLE LEFT BEHIND202220749349100117
2021Bowers Museum Santa Ana, CAU$50,000paidREQUESTING 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.202220749349100117
2021Point Blue Conservation Science Petaluma, CAU$50,000paidSUSTAIN POINT BLUES WORK ON THE FARALLON ISLANDS AND IN THE GREATER FARALLONES NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY202220749349100117
2021Animal Legal Defense Fund Cotati, CAC$50,000paidTHE 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.202220749349100117
2021Child Crisis Arizona Mesa, AZB$50,000approved, futureCRISIS 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.202220749349100117
2021Child Crisis Arizona Mesa, AZB$50,000paidCRISIS 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.202220749349100117
2021Idea Museum Mesa, AZU$50,000paidSUPPORT 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.202220749349100117
2021Watershed Watch Salmon Society Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIAU$40,000paidTHIS 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.202220749349100117
2021The Huntington Library San Marino, CAU$39,000paidDR. 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.202220749349100117
2021Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, ORB$37,500paidESTABLISH AND EXPAND MAJOR SANCTUARIES FOR BIODIVERSITY IN THE KLAMATH BASIN.202220749349100117
2021Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Scottsdale, AZC$34,000paidTHIS 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.202220749349100117
2021Suscol Intertribal Council Napa, CAU$25,000paidTHE 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.202220749349100117
2021Saint John's Health Center Foundation Santa Monica, CAB$25,000paidTHE 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.202220749349100117
2021Braille Institute of America Inc Los Angeles, CAB$25,000paidBRAILLE INSTITUTES ORIENTATION & MOBILITY PROGRAM TEACHES ADULTS WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT THE NAVIGATIONSKILLS AND ADAPTIVE TECHNIQUES THEY NEED TO REMAIN PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT.202220749349100117
2020University of Iowa Center for Advancement Iowa City, IAU$250,000paidGRADUATE OR POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP IN POETRY.202110679349100306
2020Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Wood Hole, MAB$100,000paidGIRLS IN SCIENCE (GIS) PROGRAM ON CAPE COD.202110679349100306
2020Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Wood Hole, MAB$100,000approved, futureGIRLS IN SCIENCE (GIS) PROGRAM ON CAPE COD.202110679349100306
2020Seva Foundation Berkeley, CAB$75,000paidFOR THEIR PROJECT CALLED "ELIMINATING AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS: CREATING ACCESS TO EYE CARE"202110679349100306
2020Arizona Museum of Natural History Mesa, AZC$50,000paidSUPPORT CREATING VIRTUAL EDUCATOR RESOURCES TO HELP ARIZONA EDUCATORS SUPPLEMENT AND FILL IN GAPS POSED BY ONLINE CURRICULUMS.202110679349100306
2020Point Blue Conservation Science Petaluma, CAU$50,000paidSUSTAIN POINT BLUES WORK ON THE FARALLON ISLANDS AND IN THE GREATER FARALLONES NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY.202110679349100306
2020Institute for Investigative Journalism Washington, DCU$50,000paidTO HAVE AND HAVE NOT: WATER INEQUALITY AND THE PEOPLE LEFT BEHIND202110679349100306
2020Point Blue Conservation Science Petaluma, CAU$50,000approved, futureSUSTAIN POINT BLUES WORK ON THE FARALLON ISLANDS AND IN THE GREATER FARALLONES NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY.202110679349100306
2020Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, ORB$37,500approved, futureESTABLISH AND EXPAND MAJOR SANCTUARIES FOR BIODIVERSITY IN THE KLAMATH BASIN.202110679349100306
2020Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, ORB$37,500paidESTABLISH AND EXPAND MAJOR SANCTUARIES FOR BIODIVERSITY IN THE KLAMATH BASIN.202110679349100306
2020Sounds Academy Phoenix, AZC$30,000paidMUSICAL ACCESS PROGRAM202110679349100306
2020Arizona Museum of Natural History Mesa, AZC$27,000paidFUND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR K-12 SCHOOLS.202110679349100306
2020Voices for Casa Children Scottsdale, AZB$25,245paidUPGRADE AND ENHANCE THE EDUCATION CENTER WITH PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE AND FIXTURES, AUDIO AND VISUAL HARDWARE/SOFTWARE, AND SIGNAGE.202110679349100306
2020Portland Audubon Portland, ORU$25,000paidSUPPORT PORTLAND AUDUBONS $2.7 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.202110679349100306
2020Institute Conservation Advocacy Research & Education Napa, CAU$20,000paidONGOING WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE AQUATIC INSECTS LIVING IN THE STREAMS OF THE NAPA RIVER.202110679349100306
2020Las Cruces Academy Las Cruces, NMB$15,000paidBUILD GREATER PROGRAMS IN ACADEMICS AND IN OUTREACH TO THE LAS CRUCES COMMUNITY202110679349100306
2019Seva Foundation Berkeley, CAB$150,000approved, futureFOR THEIR PROJECT CALLED "ELIMINATING AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS: CREATING ACCESS TO EYE CARE"202020799349100107
2019Institute for Investigative Journalism Washington, DCU$100,000approved, futureTO HAVE AND HAVE NOT: WATER INEQUALITY AND THE PEOPLE LEFT BEHIND202020799349100107
2019Seva Foundation Berkeley, CAB$75,000paidFOR THEIR PROJECT CALLED "ELIMINATING AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS: CREATING ACCESS TO EYE CARE"202020799349100107
2019Point Blue Conservation Science Petaluma, CAU$50,000paidTO SUPPORT LEGACY DATASETS AND PROGRAMS202020799349100107
2019Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, ORB$50,000paidTO ADVANCE EFFORTS TO PROTECT COLD-WATER TRIBUTARIES TO TWO ICONIC WESTERN RIVERS: CALIFORNIA'S KLAMATH AND OREGON'S JOHN DAY202020799349100107
2019Institute for Local Self Reliance Washington, DCU$50,000paidWASTE TO WEALTH: BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES VIA LOCAL RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING202020799349100107
2019Compass Housing Alliance Seattle, WAC$50,000paidCOMPASS BROADVIEW PROGRAM202020799349100107
2019Earthwatch Institute Inc Boston, MAC$50,000paidAPPLYING DATA COMPETENCY SKILLS TO SOLVING CALIFORNIA'S WATER USE IN SOUTHERN CA SCHOOLS202020799349100107
2019Institute for Investigative Journalism Washington, DCU$50,000paidTO HAVE AND HAVE NOT: WATER INEQUALITY AND THE PEOPLE LEFT BEHIND202020799349100107
2019Save Mt Diablo Walnut Creek, CAD$50,000paidFOREVER WILD CAMPAIGN202020799349100107
2019College of Social and Behavioral Science Salt Lake City, UTU$39,280paidRECORDS OF ENVIRONMENT AND DISTURBANCE (RED) LAB202020799349100107
2019Seva Foundation Berkeley, CAB$35,000paidAMERICAN INDIAN SIGHT INITIATIVE202020799349100107
2019Big Sur Land Trust Monterey, CAC$35,000paidCARR LAKE PROJECT202020799349100107
2019Center for Biological Diversity Tuscon, AZB$35,000paidPROTECTING SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES202020799349100107
2019Voices for Casa Children Scottsdale, AZB$30,000paidCASA VOLUNTEER CAMPAIGN202020799349100107
2019Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists Napa, CAU$30,000paidFULFILLING A PART TIME (75%) MINISTERIAL POSITION AND CONTRIBUTING TO A BUILDING FUND202020799349100107
2019The Sierra Fund Nevada City, CAC$30,000paidENVIRONMENTALLY HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM (EHCP): FISH AND DUST202020799349100107
2019Napa Wildlife Rescue Napa, CAU$30,000paid2 PROGRAMS, THE NAPA WILDLIFE RESCUE BARN OWL MAINTENANCE PRGRAM STARTUP AND THE WILDLIFE RESCUE, REHABILITATION AMD THE REUNITE AND RELEASE PROGRAM.202020799349100107
2019Zero Waste Sebastopol, CAU$30,000paidBRIDGING THE GAP IN ZERO WASTE TRAINING202020799349100107
2019Idea Museum Foundation Mesa, AZU$30,000paidBRIGHTER FUTURES: GALLERY EDUCATOR PROGRAM202020799349100107
2019Pepperdine University Malibu, CAU$29,680paidEXPANDING THE USE OF BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS202020799349100107
2019Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, CAB$25,000paidTOYOTA PRIUS FOR THE TRAINING DEPARTMENT ON OREGON CAMPUS202020799349100107
2019Why Forests Matter Capitola, CAU$25,000paidFOR THEIR PROJECT CALLED "CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR CALIFORNIA FORESTERS"202020799349100107
2019Bowers Museum Santa Ana, CAU$25,000paidBOWERS MUSEUM EDUCATOR'S RESOURCE GUIDE SERIES202020799349100107
2019Coastal Watershed Council Santa Cruz, CAB$25,000paidSAN LORENZO RIVER REVITALIZATION202020799349100107
2019The Huntington Library San Marino, CAU$24,000paidTO FINISH SIXTEENTH CENTURY PACIFIC VOYAGES, MAGELLAN TO LOAISA RESEARCH202020799349100107
2019Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center Twain Harte, CAB$22,000paidPROJECT WORKING ON HABITAT LOSS FROM WILDFIRES202020799349100107
2019San Francisco Baykeeper Oakland, CAU$20,000paidBAYKEEPER'S EXPANDED FIELD WORK TO STOP POLLUTION IN THE BAY202020799349100107
2019Cascade Forest Conservancy Portland, ORU$20,000paidMOUNT ST. HELENS NO MINE CAMPAIGN202020799349100107
2019Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County Napa, CAU$10,000paid2019/2020 AND 2020/2021 SCHOOL YEARS FOR THE FIELD TRIP BUS PROGRAM202020799349100107
2019Sweetgrass Foundation Atlanta, GAC$10,000paidFURTHER DISBURSEMENT TO THE MOM FOUNDATION IN NEPAL TO BUILD A PLAYGROUND202020799349100107
2019Cascade Forest Conservancy Portland, ORU$10,000paidMOUNT ST. HELENS NO MINE CAMPAIGN202020799349100107
2019Klamath Forest Alliance Klamath, CAC$10,000paidPROJECT TO REFORM PUBLIC LAND GRAZING IN NORTHERN CA202020799349100107
2018Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Seattle, WAD$200,000paidSUPPORT FOR RESEARCH TO AID IN EARLY DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PANCREAS CANCER.201900719349100415
2018Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, ORB$50,000paidTO ADVANCE EFFORTS TO PROTECT COLD-WATER TRIBUTARIES TO TWO ICONIC WESTERN RIVERS: CALIFORNIA'S KLAMATH AND OREGON'S JOHN DAY201900719349100415
2018Earthwatch Institute Boston, MAC$50,000paidSUPPORT OF CRITICAL RESEARCH ADDRESSING MARINE HEALTH OFF OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S COASTLINE201900719349100415
2018Ole Health Napa, CAB$50,000paidSUPPORT A NEW SOUTH NAPA MEDICAL BUILDING. SOUTH NAPA CAMPUS WILL INCLUDE SPACES DIRECTLY LINKED TO SERVING OUR PATIENTS WITH DIABETES.201900719349100415
2018Point Reyes Bird Observatory Petaluma, CAB$50,000paidTHE 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 HUMANS201900719349100415
2018Child Crisis Arizona Mesa, AZB$50,000paidEXPANSION OF THE HEALTH START PROGRAM201900719349100415
2018Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, ORB$50,000approved, futureTO ADVANCE EFFORTS TO PROTECT COLD-WATER TRIBUTARIES TO TWO ICONIC WESTERN RIVERS: CALIFORNIA'S KLAMATH AND OREGON'S JOHN DAY201900719349100415
2018The Sonoran Institute Tuscon, AZC$50,000paidSANTA CRUZ RIVER INITIATIVE201900719349100415
2018Institute for Local Self-Reliance Washington, DCU$45,000paidTHE WAST TO WEALTH INITIATIVE201900719349100415
2018Sonoma Land Trust Santa Rosa, CAB$35,000paidSOUTHEAST SANTA ROSA GREENWAY PROJECT201900719349100415
2018Seva Foundation Berkeley, CAB$35,000approved, futureAMERICAN INDIAN SIGHT INITIATIVE201900719349100415
2018Redwood Forest Foundation Mendocino, CAC$35,000paidTHE REIST RANCH FOREST ACQUISITION201900719349100415
2018Seva Foundation Berkeley, CAB$35,000paidAMERICAN INDIAN SIGHT INITIATIVE201900719349100415
2018The Sierra Fund Nevada City, CAC$30,000paidREDUCING CONTAMINATION FROM THE SIERRA TO THE SEA: HEADWATER SOURCES OF MERCURY IN RESERVOIRS201900719349100415
2018Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled Mesa, AZU$30,000paidPOWER SOCCER WHEELCHAIRS201900719349100415
2018Voices for Casa Children Scottsdale, AZB$30,000paid2018-2019 CASA RECRUITMENT DIGITAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN201900719349100415
2018Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists Napa, CAU$30,000paidFULFILLING A .75 TIME MINISTERIAL POSITION AND CONTRIBUTING TO A BUILDING FUND201900719349100415
2018Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists Napa, CAU$30,000approved, futureFULFILLING A .75 TIME MINISTERIAL POSITION AND CONTRIBUTING TO A BUILDING FUND201900719349100415
2018Arizona Museum of Natural History Mesa, AZC$27,000paid"EXPLORE MORE" SCIENCE PROGRAMS201900719349100415
2018Spirit of Unity (dba Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center) Napa, CAU$25,000paidCOMMUNITY HEALTH/COMMUNITY WEALTH PROGRAM201900719349100415
2018Vital Ground Foundation Missoula, MTB$25,000paidBISMARK MEADOWS PROJECT201900719349100415
2018Braille Institute Los Angeles, CAD$25,000paidORIENTATION AND MOBILITY FOR THE VISUALLY-IMPAIRED201900719349100415
2018Goodwill Southern California Los Angeles, CAU$25,000paidDEVELOPING THE MISSION SECTION OF THE GOODWILL'S WEBSITE201900719349100415
2018The Huntigton Library San Marino, CAU$24,000paidTO FINISH SIXTEENTH CENTURY PACIFIC VOYAGES, MAGELLAN TO LOAISA RESEARCH201900719349100415
2018The Huntington Library San Marino, CAU$24,000approved, futureTO FINISH SIXTEENTH CENTURY PACIFIC VOYAGES, MAGELLAN TO LOAISA RESEARCH.201900719349100415
2018Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District Napa, CAU$20,000paidPOST-FIRE RESTORATION OF THE COVE AT MT. VEEDER201900719349100415
2018San Francisco Baykeeper Oakland, CAU$20,000paidEXPANDED FIELD WORK FOR A HEALTHY SF BAY201900719349100415
2018California Native Plant Society Sacramento, CAB$15,100paidFOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE FIRE RECOVERY GUIDE201900719349100415
2018Earthworks Washington, DCB$15,000paidPROTECTING ALASKA'S BRISTOL BAY FROM THE PROPOSED PEBBLE MINE201900719349100415
2018Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CAB$15,000paid"OUR WILD ALASKA" CAMPAIGN201900719349100415
2018Point Blue Conservation Science Petaluma, CAU$10,000paidTO SUPPORT LEGACY DATASETS AND PROGRAMS201900719349100415
2018Arizona Museum of Natural History Mesa, AZC$10,000paidSUPPORT THE VOLUNTEER AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE MAIN MUSEUM AND AT THE MESA GRANDE201900719349100415
2018Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center Twain Harte, CAB$10,000paidRESOLVING FOREST CONFLICTS IN ORDER TO MAKE PROGRESS AGAINST DEVASTATING WILDFIRES AND HABITAT LOSS.201900719349100415

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20242024-10-31not stated2023v6.0202530789349101158
990PF20232023-10-31not stated2022v5.0202430729349100113
990PF20222022-10-31not stated2021v4.2202340959349100214
990PF20212021-10-31not stated2020v4.2202220749349100117
990PF20202020-10-31not stated2019v5.2202110679349100306
990PF20192019-10-31not stated2018v3.1202020799349100107
990PF20182018-10-31not stated2017v2.3201900719349100415

Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/956040921.json.

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