Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Flushing, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.8 million in 111 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$5.8 million
- Number of grants111
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.3 million the year before.
35% of its 2025 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 | $4.1 million | 115 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $5.3 million | 127 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $5.8 million | 111 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Amazin' Mets 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 89 | $4.3 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $450,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $365,000 |
| Florida | 9 | $136,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $95,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $32,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pitch in for Baseball (Pifbs) | Youth athletic support | $400,000 |
| International Womens Baseball Center | Youth athletic support | $350,000 |
| Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field Ym-Ywha Inc) | Education support | $200,000 |
| New York Cares Inc | Education support | $200,000 |
| Rescuing Leftover Cuisine | Community support | $185,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens CDC Inc (NHSQ) | Education support | $170,000 |
| Figure Skating in Harlem Inc | Youth athletic support | $155,000 |
| Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders Inc | Community support | $150,000 |
| Sunnyside Community Services Inc | Community support | $150,000 |
| The Queens Library Foundation Inc | Education support | $142,000 |
| Council on the Environment Inc (Grownyc) | Healthcare support | $130,000 |
| New York Hall of Science (Nysci) | Education support | $125,000 |
| Girl Scout Council of Greater New York Inc | Education support | $100,000 |
| Queens Botanical Garden Society | Healthcare support | $100,000 |
| Science of Sport | Education support | $100,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital for Children Inc | Healthcare support | $100,000 |
| Teens for Food Justice | Healthcare support | $100,000 |
| Encore Community Services | Community support | $90,000 |
| Sunrise Association | Healthcare support | $85,000 |
| The River Fund New York | Community support | $83,000 |
| Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities | Youth athletic support | $80,000 |
| Building Skills Ny | Education support | $75,000 |
| Center for Supportive Schools Inc | Education support | $75,000 |
| Central Queens Academy Charter School | Education support | $75,000 |
| Forestdale Inc | Community support | $75,000 |
| Red Hook Initiative Inc | Healthcare support | $75,000 |
| West Side Federation for Senior Housing Inc | Community support | $75,000 |
| Woodside on the Move Inc | Education support | $75,000 |
| Tacombi Foundation Inc | Community support | $65,000 |
| Make the Road New York | Healthcare support | $60,000 |
| 82nd Street Academics | Education support | $50,000 |
| A Chance in Life | Community support | $50,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Healthcare support | $50,000 |
| Biobus Inc | Education support | $50,000 |
| Carter Burden Network Inc | Community support | $50,000 |
| Merrick Bellmore Little League | Youth athletic support | $50,000 |
| New York Edge Inc | Education support | $50,000 |
| Operation Warm | Community support | $50,000 |
| Police Athletic League (Pal) | Education support | $50,000 |
| The New York Foundling | Community support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra Cohen
- Steven Cohen
- Stephen Canna
- Jeanne Melino
Questions people ask
Does Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2025, across 111 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexandra Cohen (Trustee/President), Steven Cohen (Trustee/Vp), Stephen Canna (Treasurer) and Jeanne Melino (Secretary).
What does Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.