H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Parsippany, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $316,541 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $99,350. 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$316,541
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$99,350
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $308,440 the year before.
23% 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 | $308,440 | 67 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $316,541 | 61 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
H Herbert Myers Memorial 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 H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 14 | $224,250 |
| Florida | 18 | $44,151 |
| New York | 16 | $33,550 |
| Oregon | 1 | $8,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,200 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $400 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $390 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100 |
| Iowa | 1 | $100 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jespy House Inc | Unrestricted | $99,350 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ | Unrestricted | $89,050 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Inc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Inc | Unrestricted | $9,700 |
| Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp (Aka Bronx House Emanuel Camps) | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Hand in Hand American Friends of Cntr for Jewish-Arab Edu in Israel | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Jeshurun | Unrestricted | $6,050 |
| Shalva Inc | Unrestricted | $5,200 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Central Synagogue | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Therayouth Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Frenchman's Creek Charities Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Etz Chaim Synagogue | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted | $1,700 |
| Anti Defamation League Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Play for Pink Inc | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corp | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Westfield Historical Society | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| South Florida PBS | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Rales Jewish Family Services | Unrestricted | $1,100 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theater Inc | Unrestricted | $1,001 |
| Community Resource Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Alliance Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Larchmont-Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New York Diabetes Program Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| White Plains Hospital Medical Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Horizons New Jersey | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Wnyc Public Radio | Unrestricted | $700 |
| American Jewish Committee | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of WLRN Inc | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Insight Through Education Inc | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Macular Degeneration Assoc | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris Inc | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern Central & Southern NJ Inc | Unrestricted | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Myers
- Ruth Berman
- Helene Myers
- Jonathan Myers
- Nancy Perlman
- Margery Ostrow
Questions people ask
Does H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation give?
$316,541 in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin Myers (Chairman), Ruth Berman (President), Helene Myers (Vice President) and Jonathan Myers (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.