Joan S and Leon Meyers Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joan S and Leon Meyers Foundation is a private foundation in White Plains, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $338,600 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $4,750 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$338,600
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$4,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$11.7 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $514,550 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 | $514,550 | 35 | $14.5 million |
| 2024 | $338,600 | 28 | $11.7 million |
How to apply
Joan S and Leon Meyers 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 Joan S and Leon Meyers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $186,700 |
| Florida | 6 | $60,800 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $58,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $13,500 |
| California | 1 | $8,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,600 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westchester Day School | Charitabledonation | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Leket | Charitable donation | $45,000 |
| Neve Michael Childrens Village | Charitabledonation | $38,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Charitabledonation | $36,000 |
| Amit | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | Charitabledonation | $25,000 |
| American Freinds of Magen David Adom | Charitable donation | $18,000 |
| Sharsheret | Charitabledonation | $13,000 |
| Brandeis University | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Simon Wisenthal Center | Charitabledonation | $8,500 |
| JCRC NYC | Charitabledonation | $8,500 |
| young israel of hollywood | Charitabledonation | $7,000 |
| Park View Minyan Inc | Charitabledonation | $7,000 |
| Chai Lifeline | Charitabledonation | $5,000 |
| The American Israel Education Foundation | Charitabledonation | $4,500 |
| Chabad on Campus | Charitable donation | $3,600 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | Charitabledonation | $3,600 |
| Feeding Westchester | Charitabledonation | $3,600 |
| Camp Yavneh | Charitabledonation | $3,500 |
| Making Headway Foundation | Charitabledonation | $2,500 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | Charitabledonation | $2,500 |
| Israel Cancer Reserach Fund | Charitabledonation | $2,500 |
| Fjs-A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds | Charitabledonation | $2,500 |
| American Freinds of One Family Fund | Charitabledonation | $2,000 |
| Young Israel New Rochelle | Charitabledonation | $2,000 |
| Goodman JFS | Charitabledonation | $2,000 |
| Bikur Cholim of Hollywood | Charitabledonation | $1,800 |
| Yjp Las Vegas | Charitabledonation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sara Meyers Sadinoff
- Leon Meyers
- William Meyers
- Rebecca Wiederhorn
Questions people ask
Does Joan S and Leon Meyers Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joan S and Leon Meyers Foundation give?
$338,600 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $4,750.
Who runs Joan S and Leon Meyers Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sara Meyers Sadinoff (Pres), Leon Meyers (Treas), William Meyers (Dir) and Rebecca Wiederhorn (Dir).
What does Joan S and Leon Meyers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.