Meehan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Meehan Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $554,748 the year before.
56% of its 2024 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 | $554,748 | 33 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 39 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
Meehan 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 Meehan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $566,000 |
| New York | 22 | $376,376 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $120,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $25,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $13,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $11,500 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | General support | $500,000 |
| Tusk Montgomery Philanthropies | General support | $120,000 |
| Bread for the World Institute | General support | $100,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| African Artists Community Develoment Project | General support | $65,000 |
| Training Institute for Mental Health | General support | $30,000 |
| Alliance to End Hunger | General support | $20,000 |
| Onehopechildren | General support | $20,000 |
| Beau Biden Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Bigs and Little | General support | $15,000 |
| Clinton Foundation | General support | $12,500 |
| American Medical Women's Assoc | General support | $11,000 |
| City Park Foundation | General support | $10,476 |
| Catholic Charities | General support | $10,000 |
| Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood | General support | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Center of New York | General support | $8,400 |
| The New York Public Library | General support | $7,500 |
| Project Eats | General support | $7,000 |
| Kips Bay Boys & Girls | General support | $6,500 |
| Pace University | General support | $6,000 |
| Boys Hope & Girls Hope | General support | $5,000 |
| Care Ny | General support | $5,000 |
| Church of St Ignatius Loyola | General support | $5,000 |
| Delbarton School | General support | $5,000 |
| Irish Art Center | General support | $5,000 |
| New York League of Conservation Voters | General support | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Saint Philip Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | General support | $5,000 |
| The Cathedral Church of Saint John | General support | $3,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General support | $3,000 |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea RC Church | General support | $3,000 |
| Isreal Cancer Research | General support | $2,500 |
| Saint Andrew Church | General support | $2,500 |
| Crossover Ministries | General support | $2,000 |
| Happy Valley Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Aquinnah Cultural Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Marinlink | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terence S Meehan
- Emily Souvaine Meehan
Questions people ask
Does Meehan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Meehan Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Meehan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Terence S Meehan (Trustee) and Emily Souvaine Meehan (Trustee).
What does Meehan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, arts and culture and health.