Menemsha Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Menemsha Fund Inc is a private foundation in Parsippany, New Jersey. In tax year 2023 it gave $82,450 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,850 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$82,450
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,850
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$351,401
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2023 was up from $64,550 the year before.
100% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,550 | 1 | $508,745 |
| 2023 | $82,450 | 22 | $351,401 |
How to apply
Menemsha 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 Menemsha Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $20,200 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $17,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $16,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Fine Arts | General support | $10,000 |
| Swarthmore College | General support | $10,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | General support | $10,000 |
| Menil Collection | General support | $10,000 |
| The Samburu Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Chester Children's Chorus | General support | $5,000 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| University Settlement Society | General support | $5,000 |
| The Martha's Vineyard Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Vineyard Conservation Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Fairvote | General support | $2,500 |
| New York Public Radio | General support | $1,200 |
| University of Seattle | General support | $1,000 |
| The Chester Charter Scholars Academy | General support | $1,000 |
| Columbia Graduate School of Journalism | General support | $1,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | General support | $1,000 |
| Symphony Space | General support | $1,000 |
| The Family Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Replications Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| The Stillpoint Center | General support | $1,000 |
| The Martha's Vineyard Playhouse | General support | $500 |
| The Threepenny Review | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Scheuer
- Ruth Scheuer
- Susan Scheuer
Questions people ask
Does Menemsha Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Menemsha Fund Inc give?
$82,450 in tax year 2023, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,850.
Who runs Menemsha Fund Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Jeffrey Scheuer (President), Ruth Scheuer (Executive Vice-President) and Susan Scheuer (Vice President).
What does Menemsha Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.