Metta Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Metta Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $538,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$538,000
- Assets$31.6 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 13 | $29.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 16 | $31.6 million |
How to apply
Metta Charitable 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 Metta Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $250,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $558,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $353,500 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $192,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Myriad USA Inc | Cape Kids Foundation Fund | $538,000 |
| The Sacs Endowment Trust | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Kearsarge Food Hub | General & Unrestricted | $180,000 |
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Environmental League of Massachusetts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust | U-Turn Homeless Ministries | $100,000 |
| Civic Action Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Trustees of the Lawrence Academy at Groton | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ubuntu Global Connections Inc | Axium Education | $25,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | Tomorrow Trust fund | $20,000 |
| Fay School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Edvestors Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Plymouth State University | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Suffield Academy | Suffield Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Sciboston Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Cady Inc Communities for Alcohol & Drug Free Youth | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Cyril Bauer
- Victoria Jane Bauer
Questions people ask
Does Metta Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Metta Charitable Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Metta Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Cyril Bauer (Treas, Dir) and Victoria Jane Bauer (Dir, Pres, Sec).
What does Metta Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and education.