Dallas, TX

MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

EIN 31-1126968

Community & Economic Development Nonprofit Capacity Building

Mission

The MPI Foundation funds education, scholarships, grants and pan-industry research that drive the success and career development of meeting and event professionals.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

The Meeting Professionals International Foundation (MPI Foundation) is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity based in Dallas, Texas that supports the global meeting and events profession through scholarships, chapter and industry grants, research, and strategic initiatives. Research confirmed the EIN provided (31-1126968) corresponds to the MPI Foundation and to its public charity status. Over its more-than-40-year history the Foundation has operated as the philanthropic arm of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), providing targeted relief, professional development funding, and industry research. In the last several years the Foundation has continued active grantmaking and fundraising—running scholarship programs, chapter grant cycles, Rendezvous/auction fundraising at industry events, and special relief and education projects such as member support following natural disasters and anti–human trafficking training for chapters.

Notable achievements

Multi-decade grantmaking

Has distributed multi‑million-dollar support to the meeting and events community since inception, funding scholarships, chapter grants and industry projects that benefit thousands of professionals and dozens of chapters.

40th anniversary and recent fundraising

Marked 40 years in 2024 with a calendar of campaigns and events; recent conference fundraising (including WEC activities) raised six‑figure sums to support scholarships and relief programs.

Rapid response & targeted grants

Provided targeted assistance in recent years including member relief after regional disasters, support for Hawaiian members after the Maui wildfires, and funding for anti–human trafficking education for MPI chapters.

At a glance

Total assets: $6.0M
Annual revenue: $1.9M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 31-1126968
Location: Dallas, TX
Website: www.mpi.org/foundation
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Designated 501(c)(3) public charity supporting Meeting Professionals International and its chapters.

Longstanding industry partner recognized across MPI communications and events for scholarship and grant impact.

Supported by major industry contributors and event partners through named funds, auctions and sponsored programming.

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