Maxine Myers Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Maxine Myers Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$165,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $115,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $125,000 | 15 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 14 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $165,000 | 16 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Maxine Myers Foundation 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 Maxine Myers Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $120,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Bread | Feed the homeless | $15,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Feed the homeless | $15,000 |
| Individual | Food for children | $15,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Boston | Athletic & social club | $10,000 |
| Boston Public Library | Education | $10,000 |
| Individual | Feed the homeless | $10,000 |
| Individual | Women's shelter | $10,000 |
| Arnold Arboretum of Harvard Univ | Botanical research | $10,000 |
| Individual | Water testing | $10,000 |
| Anti Defam League | Fight hate | $10,000 |
| Individual | Family gifts | $10,000 |
| Individual | Family planning | $10,000 |
| Individual | Religious activities | $10,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| Individual | Education services | $6,000 |
| Home for Little Wanderers | Community service for children | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark D Myers
Questions people ask
Does Maxine Myers Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maxine Myers Foundation Inc give?
$165,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Maxine Myers Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark D Myers (Trustee).
What does Maxine Myers Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, food and hunger and youth programs.