The Menezes Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Menezes Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $256,850 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $130,000. 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$256,850
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $161,120 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $299,460 | 15 | $4.6 million |
| 2023 | $161,120 | 16 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $256,850 | 10 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
The Menezes 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 The Menezes Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $130,000 |
| New York | 8 | $121,850 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Sloan School of Management | General support | $130,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Ny | General support | $59,050 |
| American Indian Fund | General support | $44,800 |
| Archdiocese of New York (Cardinal's Appeal) | General support | $15,000 |
| Pratham USA | General support | $5,000 |
| Student Adovcacy | General support | $1,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithiology | General support | $500 |
| Metropolitan Opera House | General support | $500 |
| New York Public Radio | General support | $500 |
| Thirteen | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Tara A Menezes
- Pia Krueger
- Alia Menezes
- Mita N Menezes
- Martin M Menezes
Questions people ask
Does The Menezes Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Menezes Foundation Inc give?
$256,850 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Menezes Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Tara A Menezes (Director/President), Pia Krueger (Director/Treasurer), Alia Menezes (Director) and Mita N Menezes (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Menezes Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.