Maurie & Ethel Meltzer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maurie & Ethel Meltzer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $130,132 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $4,254 and the largest $50,626. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$130,132
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$4,254
- Largest grant$50,626
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $125,642 the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $116,008 | 12 | $3.5 million |
| 2023 | $125,642 | 12 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $130,132 | 11 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Maurie & Ethel Meltzer Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Maurie & Ethel Meltzer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $75,006 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,626 |
| California | 2 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANTS - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $50,626 |
| Funding Interns Isa NFP | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANTS - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $40,078 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANTS - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $15,315 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANTS - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $5,105 |
| Brain Research Foundation | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANTS - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $4,254 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANTS - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $4,254 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Illinois chapter of Sierra club, woods and wetland | $4,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Window to the World | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Society for Technion- Israel Institute of | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Solve Mecfs Initiative Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Gordon
- Marlene Gordon
- Julia Klein
- Alan Meltzer
- Brian Meltzer
- Eric Meltzer
- Marty Meltzer
- Matthew Meltzer
- Neil Meltzer
- Stuart Meltzer
- Trudy Meltzer
Questions people ask
Does Maurie & Ethel Meltzer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maurie & Ethel Meltzer Family Foundation give?
$130,132 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $4,254.
Who runs Maurie & Ethel Meltzer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric Gordon (VP), Marlene Gordon (Dir, VP), Julia Klein (VP) and Alan Meltzer (VP) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Maurie & Ethel Meltzer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.