The Meyer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Meyer Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $400,000 and the largest $600,000. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$400,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$64.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 8 | $62.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 8 | $64.0 million |
How to apply
The Meyer 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 The Meyer Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $3.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Innocence Project | Charitable | $600,000 |
| Rockefeller University | Charitable | $600,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | Charitable | $500,000 |
| ACLU | Charitable | $450,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Charitable | $350,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Human Rights First | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Cardoza School of Law | Charitable | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vincent Meyer
- Elizabeth Meyer
- Francois Voss
Questions people ask
Does The Meyer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Meyer Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $400,000.
Who runs The Meyer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Vincent Meyer (President/Tr), Elizabeth Meyer (Vice Preside) and Francois Voss (Secretary).
What does The Meyer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.