George A and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
George A and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Binghamton, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $16,504 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$16,504
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$27.3 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
72% 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 | $1.0 million | 29 | $24.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 25 | $25.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 32 | $27.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Deborah S Manley Administrator the 80 Exchange St Suite 3, Binghamton, NY 13901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (607) 722-0181 |
| What to submit | To start the application process, grantees should contact the foundation office to review eligibility requirements. Refer to foundation's website: www.meefoundation.org |
| Deadlines | 3/31, 6/30, 9/30 and 12/31 |
| Restrictions | The foundation may fund grants in broome and Delaware counties in New York and cameron county Pennsylvania and, occasionally, surrounding areas. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What George A and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $787,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $266,507 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kopernik Observatory & Science Center | To fund construction of a 1,750 square foot addition to the center for the creation of an earth systems science laboratory. | $200,000 |
| Arrowhead Ministries Inc | To fund expansion of camper accommodation with the construction of two new cabins. | $100,000 |
| Handicapped Children's Association of Southern New York Inc | To fund cost of plumbing upgrades to the entire facility | $100,000 |
| Cameron County Ambulance Service Inc | To fund capital upgrades to the ambulance facility. | $89,000 |
| Emporium Volunteer Fire Department | To fund the purchase of fire truck. | $50,000 |
| Family & Children's Counseling Services | To fund technology upgrades. | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army of Binghamton | To fund renovations of new property at 86 walnut street, binghamton ny. | $50,000 |
| Village of Hancock | To fund the purchase of 2025 kme pumper truck. | $50,000 |
| Bender Safety & Training Corporation | To fund with purchase of durable training equipment, instructional materials and program costs to "launch" emt and advanced emt training during 2026. | $50,000 |
| Walton Theatre Preservation Association Inc | To fund costs of replacing 25 year old analogue lights with modern led digital lighting for the walton theatre. | $35,000 |
| Deposit Community Park Inc | To fund costs of contsruction of two pickleball courts at the deposit community park together with fencing, benches and signage. | $25,000 |
| Endicott Performing Arts Center Inc | To fund roof restoration project consisting of two buildings with three levels. | $25,000 |
| Family Enrichment Network Inc | To fund flooring upgrades and new equipment for the occupational, physical and speech therapy classrooms. | $25,000 |
| Community Education Council | To fund the expansion of the discover partnership STEM program for elk and cameron counties. | $20,000 |
| St Paul's Catholic Church | To fund the hancock community preschool program. | $20,000 |
| Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Foundation | To fund heat system, electrical upgrades, locking system, and general interior renovations. | $17,007 |
| Discovery Center of the Southern Tier | To fund outdoor exhibit, the next phase of the neverland playground pirate ship | $16,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Western Pa | To fund junior achievement programming at the woodland elementary school in cameron county. | $15,500 |
| Delaware County Historical Association | To fund purchase and installation of seven mobile shelving units | $15,000 |
| Hancock Community Education Foundation | To fund the children's center. | $15,000 |
| Binghamton Broome County YMCA | To fund (multi year funding of three years) to support the livestrong program that is offered free to cancer survivors. | $10,000 |
| Broome County Council of Churches | To fund the chow food pantry program and meal sites in broome county. | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Orange County Inc | To fund the "full steam ahead healthy habits initiative" in hancock and deposit csds. | $10,000 |
| Deposit Historical Society | To fund roof replacement for detached garage used for storage of historical archives. | $10,000 |
| Northern Tier Community Action Corp | To fund the renovation costs for the new emporium food pantry at 75 s. Maple street. | $10,000 |
| Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center | To fund the purchase of excavator for the heavy equipment maintenance program | $10,000 |
| Amigo Search and Rescue Dogs Inc | To fund the purchase of a trailer to transport equipment when deployed and the purchase of a sonar unit with transducer to assist with narrowing searches. | $7,500 |
| Deposit Community Center Inc | To fund purchase and launch of updated curriculum "experience early learning", updated software "brightwheel", and purchase of three ipads. | $6,000 |
| Lakewood Food Pantry | To fund food pantry for 2026 | $5,000 |
| Plattekill Mountain Ski Patrol | To fund purchase of three automated external defibrillators for use by its first responders to act in emergency situations on the mountain. | $3,000 |
| Readburn Assembly of God Church | To fund the "our daily bread food pantry" for 2026. | $2,500 |
| East Branch Harvard United Methodist Church | To fund the east branch food bank for 2026 | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John T Rogers
- Emmanuel A Argiros
- Bruce M Edwards
- Gary Boden
- Steven D Johnson
Questions people ask
Does George A and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 3/31, 6/30, 9/30 and 12/31.
How much does George A and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $16,504.
Who runs George A and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John T Rogers (President), Emmanuel A Argiros (Secretary/Treas), Bruce M Edwards (Vice President) and Gary Boden (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does George A and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, community development and youth programs.