Alfred Lee and Peter Mayer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alfred Lee and Peter Mayer Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,163 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$110,163
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,921 the year before.
64% of its 2025 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 | $91,500 | 25 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $80,921 | 17 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $110,163 | 22 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Alfred Lee and Peter Mayer 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 Alfred Lee and Peter Mayer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $87,163 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,500 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mercantile Library Association | Education | $40,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | The arts | $7,500 |
| Caring Kind NYC | Alzheimner's caregiving | $6,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Education, civil rights | $6,000 |
| Columbia University | Education | $6,000 |
| Wnyc Ny Public Radio | The arts | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Civil rights | $5,000 |
| ACLU | Civil rights | $5,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Community service (feed homebound elderly) | $4,056 |
| Bard College Development Office | Education | $3,000 |
| Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation | Community service - end of life | $3,000 |
| No Kid Hungy | Commuunity service/hunger | $3,000 |
| Immigrant Defender Law System | Civil rights | $3,000 |
| Coalition for Responsible Homeschooled Children (Crhe) | Education | $2,500 |
| Society for Science and the Public | Environmental preservation | $2,500 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | The arts/communitythe arts/community | $2,070 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Environmental preservation | $2,000 |
| Lake Winnipesaukee Association | Environmental preservation | $2,000 |
| Stone Ridge Library | Donation to library | $1,037 |
| Woodstick Library | Donation to library | $500 |
| Marbletown First Aid Unit | Medical/community | $500 |
| Abenaki Tower Association | The environment | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Liese M Mayer
- Stefan Block
- Mark Gompertz
Questions people ask
Does Alfred Lee and Peter Mayer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alfred Lee and Peter Mayer Foundation give?
$110,163 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Alfred Lee and Peter Mayer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Liese M Mayer (Trustee), Stefan Block (Trustee) and Mark Gompertz (Trustee).
What does Alfred Lee and Peter Mayer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.