Meltzer Family Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
Meltzer Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Mineola, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,730 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$21,730
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,210 the year before.
40% 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 | $19,860 | 8 | $0 |
| 2024 | $20,210 | 15 | $0 |
| 2025 | $21,730 | 16 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lewis S Meltzer 190 Willis Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 747-0300, lmeltzer@meltzerlippe.com |
| Restrictions | All applicatants decisions are made on a case by case basis |
What Meltzer Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $19,230 |
| Texas | 2 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington Hospital | Health | $10,000 |
| Individual | Jewish Communial Fund | $2,500 |
| Chabad of Long Island | Educational | $2,500 |
| Concern Worldwide US | Educational | $1,800 |
| American Heart Association | Jewish Education | $500 |
| Individual | Jewish Education | $500 |
| Individual | educational | $500 |
| Thirteen | Public TV | $500 |
| Shriners Children's | Educational | $500 |
| Individual | Educational | $500 |
| Museum of Eldridge St | Educational | $500 |
| Wliw | Education | $500 |
| Individual | educational | $250 |
| The Fellowship | Educational | $250 |
| Individual | Educational | $250 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Education | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Lewis S Meltzer
- Gary Meltzer
Questions people ask
Does Meltzer Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Meltzer Family Foundation Trust give?
$21,730 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Meltzer Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Lewis S Meltzer (Trustee) and Gary Meltzer (Trustee).
What does Meltzer Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.