The Richard Meier Foundation
Accepts applications
The Richard Meier Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $32,500 and the largest $900,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$32,500
- Largest grant$900,000
- Assets$13.9 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $486,000 the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $486,000 | 32 | $12.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 8 | $13.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Meier 475 Tenth Avenue FL6, New York, NY 10018 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 967-6060 |
| What to submit | At the present time, the foundation is not making gifts other than to 501(c)(3) organizations. |
| Deadlines | No established deadlines at the present time. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions on grants or gifts to 501(c)(3) organizations. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 4 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 2 | $180,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homeschool Now - Kauai | General support | $900,000 |
| Makana North Shore Urgent Care | General support | $200,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | Richard meier philanthropic fund | $175,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | Society of mount sinai | $50,000 |
| Hanalei Initiative | General support | $15,000 |
| CG Foundation | General support | $12,000 |
| Community Renewal | General support | $10,000 |
| The Town School | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Meier
- Ana Meier
- Daniel Creighton
Questions people ask
Does The Richard Meier Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No established deadlines at the present time..
How much does The Richard Meier Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $32,500.
Who runs The Richard Meier Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Meier (Trustee), Ana Meier (Trustee) and Daniel Creighton (Trustee).