The Memton Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Memton Fund Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $571,550 in 146 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$571,550
- Number of grants146
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$14.3 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $582,250 the year before.
32% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $582,250 | 133 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $571,550 | 146 | $14.3 million |
How to apply
The Memton Fund Inc 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 The Memton Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 30 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $149,500 |
| Utah | 16 | $66,500 |
| New Hampshire | 21 | $57,500 |
| Florida | 10 | $54,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $34,250 |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $33,000 |
| California | 3 | $16,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 5 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alima USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Caahc Community Outreach Safepoint | General & Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservatio | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| International Center of Photography | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | Mote Aquarium: Educational Programs | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy: Families Helping Families Initiative | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | MANATEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: Homeless Intervention Program | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Direct to El Salvador affiliates | $10,000 |
| Helpful Hearts Community Closet Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Princeton University | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Spirit of America Worldwide | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Superbloom Collective Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Upstate Foundation Inc | Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Campaign | $10,000 |
| Alaska Conservation Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Intersection of Change Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Journeys in Education Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Tanzanian Childrens Fund Inc | Health Clinic Fund | $8,000 |
| Ashuelot Concerts | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Salt Lake Acting Company | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Salt Lake Tribune Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Tompkins County SPCA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| The Road Home | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Wasatch Homeless Health Care Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Bounty & Soul | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Ars Holding Inc | Scholarship Assistance Fund | $5,000 |
| Auburn Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Board of Trustees of Foreign Parishes of the Prote | Joel Nafuma Refugee Center | $5,000 |
| Cajun Navy 2016 | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Christian Aid Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: Homeless Intervention Program | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | MANATEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: DEPUTIES Assisting citizens initiative | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | HONOR SANTUARY INC: Educational and Outreach Programs | $5,000 |
| Filter of Hope Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fuller Center for Housing Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Sarasota Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Institute of International Education Inc | Scholar Rescue Fund | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank B Arisman
- Mary Ann Arisman
- Elizabeth Drumwright
- Robert V Edgar
- E 'Shepi' Shepard Farrar
- John E Garren
- Alexandra D Giordano
- Ellen W Levy
- Ron Levy
- Samuel 'Toma' Thomas Milbank
- Samuel L 'Tony' Milbank
- Thomas L Milbank
- Nathalie Milbank Nolte
- Thomas Nolte
- Karen Quackenbush
Questions people ask
Does The Memton Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Memton Fund Inc give?
$571,550 in tax year 2024, across 146 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Memton Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Frank B Arisman (Dir, Assistant Treas), Mary Ann Arisman (Dir, Assistant Sec), Elizabeth Drumwright (Dir) and Robert V Edgar (Dir) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Memton Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and housing and homelessness.