Oscar & Elsa Mayer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oscar & Elsa Mayer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Arlington Heights, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $531,280 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$531,280
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$17.6 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was down from $700,824 the year before.
63% 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 | $700,824 | 67 | $15.0 million |
| 2024 | $531,280 | 48 | $17.6 million |
How to apply
Oscar & Elsa Mayer 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 Oscar & Elsa Mayer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $110,900 |
| Michigan | 4 | $101,500 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $76,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $72,100 |
| Oregon | 1 | $62,500 |
| New York | 3 | $33,500 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $27,500 |
| Illinois | 5 | $15,536 |
| Colorado | 6 | $9,744 |
| Arizona | 3 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stronghearts Native Helpline | General | $100,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General | $100,000 |
| Day One Rhode Island | General | $75,000 |
| Active Minds | General | $62,500 |
| Center for Mental Health Innovation | General | $62,500 |
| Ithaca College | Oscar raymond mayer memorial fund | $29,000 |
| Wayland Academy | Drs anita and gregory mayer scholarship | $10,000 |
| National Institute for Science Law and Policy | General | $8,600 |
| Beloit College | Annual fund | $7,500 |
| Lake Forest Academy | General | $7,500 |
| Overture Center for Arts | General | $7,500 |
| Star Charter School | Stars school initiative | $5,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Assocation | General | $3,500 |
| Dion's Dream Chicago | General | $3,000 |
| Denver Center for the Performing Arts | General | $2,644 |
| Mountain Top Explorium | General | $2,600 |
| Burrow Neuro Institute | General | $2,500 |
| Cathderal High School | Sean doyle scholarship | $2,500 |
| Harm Reduction Center | General | $2,500 |
| Kellogg School of Business | General | $2,500 |
| National Park Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Phoenix Symphony | General | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | General | $2,500 |
| St Michaels Church | General | $2,500 |
| St Dunstans Church | General | $2,500 |
| Immigrants Rising | General | $2,000 |
| Mountain Community Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Narraganasett Boat Club | General | $1,500 |
| Lymelight Foundation | General | $1,400 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General | $1,000 |
| Chrysalis | General | $1,000 |
| Fesser and Friends | General | $1,000 |
| Mozilla Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health | General | $1,000 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | General | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (Paws) | General | $1,000 |
| Sacarmento Children's Home | General | $1,000 |
| Safehouse Progressive Alliance | General | $1,000 |
| Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank | General | $1,000 |
| Un Crisis Relief | Occupied palestinian territory | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott T Mayer
- William E Mayer
- Carolyn S Monson
- Oscar Henry Mayer
- Donald L Mayer
- Timothy N Thompson
- Alison Shetter
- Stephanie Mayer Heydt
- Gregory K Mayer
- Sarah Rider
- Oscar Harrison Mayer
Questions people ask
Does Oscar & Elsa Mayer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oscar & Elsa Mayer Family Foundation give?
$531,280 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Oscar & Elsa Mayer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott T Mayer (Director & Treasurer), William E Mayer (Director & Vice President), Carolyn S Monson (Asst Secretary) and Oscar Henry Mayer (Director & President) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Oscar & Elsa Mayer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.