Ruth & Peter Metz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ruth & Peter Metz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westfield, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $576,000 in 75 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$576,000
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$13.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $596,000 the year before.
15% 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 | $591,400 | 60 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $596,000 | 99 | $12.5 million |
| 2025 | $576,000 | 75 | $13.5 million |
How to apply
Ruth & Peter Metz 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 Ruth & Peter Metz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 28 | $246,750 |
| Vermont | 19 | $220,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $28,000 |
| Virginia | 8 | $26,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $20,050 |
| California | 5 | $11,875 |
| Indiana | 2 | $7,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,875 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Generator Inc | Provide operating funds | $75,000 |
| Friends of the Lenox Meeting House | Provide operating funds | $50,000 |
| Burlington City Arts Fdn | Provide operating funds | $35,000 |
| Vermont Venture Network | Provide operating funds | $35,000 |
| YMCA of CENTRAL MA | Provide operating funds | $20,000 |
| Individual | Provide operating funds | $15,000 |
| Project Home | Provide operating funds | $14,000 |
| Schuykill River Park Fund | Provide operating funds | $14,000 |
| Umass Memorial Health | Support of the cando clinic | $12,500 |
| Olin College | Hoover memorial endowment fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| Individual | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| VT Academy of Science Eng | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| Amer Acad of Child Adolescent Psych | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| Individual | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| Ma Audobon Society | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| Individual | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| Ecotarium | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| JCC of Worcester | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| Montessori School of the Berkshires | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| Individual | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| Casa Project Worcester Cty | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Provide operating funds | $7,500 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | Provide operating funds | $7,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Provide operating funds | $6,050 |
| United Way of NW Vermont | Provide operating funds | $6,000 |
| Individual | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| Stern Center | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| Spectrum Youth Services | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| Stevenson School | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| Indiana U-O'Neil School | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| Kenyon College | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| Arlington Community Fdn | Providing operating funds | $5,000 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| Individual | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| W Stockbridge Hist Society | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Western Ma | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| Individual | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W Peter Metz III
- Michael M Metz
- Sarah Metz Krissoff
- Denise Shekerjian
- Thomas C Phelan
- David Metz
- Austin Krissoff
- Luke Metz
- Matthew Metz
- Juliette Wallack
- Kristie Dafoe
Questions people ask
Does Ruth & Peter Metz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth & Peter Metz Family Foundation give?
$576,000 in tax year 2025, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ruth & Peter Metz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists W Peter Metz III (Co-Pres), Michael M Metz (Co-Pres/Treas), Sarah Metz Krissoff (VP) and Denise Shekerjian (VP) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Ruth & Peter Metz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.