Romenesa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Romenesa Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $246,437 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$246,437
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,250
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $226,451 the year before.
27% of its 2025 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 | $230,743 | 32 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $226,451 | 27 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $246,437 | 34 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Romenesa 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 Romenesa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 29 | $184,647 |
| Maryland | 1 | $30,250 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,040 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Unrestricted grant | $30,250 |
| Congregation Emanu-El NYC | Unrestricted grant | $29,450 |
| The Franklin Academy | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| Riverdale Country School | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Part of the Solution | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| The Retreat | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| New York Zen Center | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Parrish Art Museum | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| North Sea Maritime Center for Donatoin | Unrestricted grant | $6,000 |
| New York City Ballet | Unrestricted grant | $5,500 |
| Guggenheim Museum - Patrons Circle Fund | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Saint Jude's Hospital | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| City Harvest | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Family Equality | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ny Restoration Project | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| The World Around Inc | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | Unrestricted grant | $3,600 |
| Invictus Bakery | Unrestricted grant | $3,087 |
| The Center for Family Support | Unrestricted grant | $3,010 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Kids in Need of Defense (Kind) | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Cultural Landscape Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| Good Sports | Unrestricted | $1,040 |
| The Shed | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| The New York Milk Bank | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Neue Galarie | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Association to Benefit Children | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitus Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Meryl Meltzer
- Neal Meltzer
- Sara Meltzer
Questions people ask
Does Romenesa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Romenesa Foundation give?
$246,437 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Romenesa Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Meryl Meltzer (President/Secretary), Neal Meltzer (Vice-President) and Sara Meltzer (Vice-President).
What does Romenesa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.