Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Rochester, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $5.1 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $4.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$5.1 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$4.2 million
- Assets$0
How to apply
Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable 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 Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 2 | $4.9 million |
| New York | 30 | $158,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable (21624 Transfer of Securities at FMV BV 2938170) | The eggers family charitable fund | $4.2 million |
| Vanguard Charitable | The eggers family charitable fund | $696,502 |
| Syracuse University | Maxwell school of citizenship & public affairs (economics department) | $35,000 |
| Syracuse University | Lockerbee remembrance scholarships | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester | General support | $18,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Richard m. Eggers memorial fund | $15,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $7,500 |
| New York University Langone Health | Perlmutter cancer center | $7,500 |
| Corning Museum of Glass | General support | $5,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| Preservation League of Nys | General support | $5,000 |
| Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra | General support | $5,000 |
| Center for Youth | General support | $3,000 |
| Children of Bellevue Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Foodlink | General support | $3,000 |
| New York City Center Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Syracuse Stage | General support | $3,000 |
| UNICEF USA | General support | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster relief | $2,500 |
| Flower City Habitat for Humanity | General support | $2,500 |
| Friends of Parrott Hall Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Genesee Country Village & Museum | General support | $2,500 |
| Geva Theatre | General support | $2,500 |
| Hillside Children's Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Heartland Alliance | Rapid employment and development initiative | $2,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General support | $2,000 |
| The University of Rochester | Wilmot cancer center | $2,000 |
| Adirondack Experience | General support | $1,500 |
| FF Thompson Hospital Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $1,500 |
| On Point for College | General support | $1,500 |
| Rochester Olmsted Parks Alliance | General support | $1,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Hope lodge - rochester | $1,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Rochester | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Naples Public Library | General support | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William D Eggers
- Katherine Eggers Comeau
Questions people ask
Does Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2023, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists William D Eggers (Trustee) and Katherine Eggers Comeau (Trustee).
What does Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.