The Meadows Foundation is keeping it in the family, announcing Eric Meadows as the philanthropy’s next president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
The great-nephew of founders Algur and Virginia, Meadows will take the organizational reins from current CEO Peter Miller, who announced his retirement in January after six years of service.
Meadows will oversee philanthropic operations, continuing a “77-year mission to improve the quality of life for all Texans,” the foundation said in a statement on Monday.
“I’m excited to bring my experience and energy to the Foundation’s mission and look forward to building on the outstanding work of the Meadows family, board, and staff, while exploring new ways to serve Texans in the years ahead,” Meadows said.
The Meadows heir is already a familiar face among the foundation’s members, having served on its board of directors for 11 years.
Separately, he’s built careers in real estate, property management and disaster recovery, having served in leadership roles at firms including PM Management, PM7 Construction and Phelan Investments in Beaumont.
“This role requires a unique blend of operational skill, strategic foresight, and commitment to stewardship,” Miller said in a statement. “Eric brings exactly what we need to advance Al and Virginia’s mission of lasting impact across Texas.”

Meadows’ business experience has been tempered with civic-mindedness, with him having served on the boards of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, Texas Energy Museum, Texas Lyceum and the Texas University Interscholastic League Foundation, among others.
He also partnered with the state of Texas and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute to address mental health in Beaumont, leading to a $70 million investment to renovate an aging behavioral health hospital.
Since its establishment in 1948, the Dallas-based charity has awarded more than $1.4 billion in grants and charitable expenditures to support Texas’ arts and culture, civic and public affairs, education, environment, health and human services.
During Miller’s tenure, the foundation awarded the state’s nonprofits more than $185 million in grants, focusing on mental health care, education, homelessness and water conservation, among other initiatives.
Miller also spearheaded efforts to expand Dallas’ Wilson Historic District, resulting in the protection of 22 acres worth of restored Victorian architecture.
Disclosure: The Meadows Foundation has given financial support to several Dallas Morning News initiatives on community journalism.