Meeps Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Meeps Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Manhasset, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $39,600 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $375 and the largest $10,000. 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$39,600
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$375
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $39,657 the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 | $39,657 | 14 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $39,600 | 14 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Meeps 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.
What Meeps Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $39,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Foundation | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Petri School Foundation | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Wnet | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festiva | Charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Bay Street Theatre | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| St Mary's RC Church | Charitable purposes | $500 |
| Manhasset Lakeville Volunteer Fire | Charitable purposes | $250 |
| North Sea Fire Department | Charitable purposes | $250 |
| Southampton Volunteer Ambulance | Charitable purposes | $250 |
| Wfuv | Charitable orgnazation | $250 |
| Strathmore Association | Charitable purposes | $250 |
| Adventure in Learning | Charitable purposes | $250 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Charitable organization | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ellen Cobos
- Peter Cobos Jr
- Eileen Cobos
- Stephen Cobos
Questions people ask
Does Meeps Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Meeps Foundation Inc give?
$39,600 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $375.
Who runs Meeps Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Ellen Cobos (President), Peter Cobos Jr (Vice President), Eileen Cobos (Treasurer) and Stephen Cobos (Secretary).
What does Meeps Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.