Metta Enlightenment Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Metta Enlightenment Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cold Spring, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $120,318 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$120,318
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2023 was up from $30,000 the year before.
89% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $30,000 | 1 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $120,318 | 11 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Metta Enlightenment 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 Metta Enlightenment Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $70,118 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $35,200 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Network | General use | $30,000 |
| GIVE2ASIA | General use | $16,349 |
| Oceana Inc | General use | $15,000 |
| GIVE2ASIA | General use | $14,369 |
| Sailors for the Sea | General use | $10,000 |
| Oceana Inc | General use | $10,000 |
| Cambodian Children's Fund | General use | $9,400 |
| African Parks Foundation of America | General use | $5,000 |
| Resa Incorporated | General use | $5,000 |
| Panzi Foundation | General use | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General use | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Raoul Witteveen
- Bettina Witteveen
- Robert Jan van Ogtrop
- Petra van Der Klaauw
- Maureen Kazel
Questions people ask
Does Metta Enlightenment Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Metta Enlightenment Foundation Inc give?
$120,318 in tax year 2023, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Metta Enlightenment Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Raoul Witteveen (President and Director), Bettina Witteveen (Director), Robert Jan van Ogtrop (Director) and Petra van Der Klaauw (Secretary and Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Metta Enlightenment Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.