Mereville Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mereville Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $7,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $5,000. 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$7,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $56,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $56,000 | 4 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $7,500 | 3 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Mereville 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 Mereville Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Academy of Art | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General purpose | $1,500 |
| The Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell C Wilkinson
- Eileen G Wilkinson
Questions people ask
Does Mereville Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mereville Foundation give?
$7,500 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Mereville Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Russell C Wilkinson (President) and Eileen G Wilkinson (Secretary).
What does Mereville Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.