The Robert and Joyce Menschel Family Fdn
Preselected recipients only
The Robert and Joyce Menschel Family Fdn is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$38.0 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 73 | $32.7 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 48 | $39.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 46 | $38.0 million |
How to apply
The Robert and Joyce Menschel Family Fdn 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 Robert and Joyce Menschel Family Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $95,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 38 | $1.4 million |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York City Community Trust | General/unrestricted support | $1.1 million |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General/unrestricted support | $124,500 |
| Makeway Foundation | General/unrestricted support | $95,000 |
| Publicolor | General/unrestricted support | $25,000 |
| Highline (Friends of the Highline) | General/unrestricted support | $25,000 |
| Art Omi Pavillion at Chatham Alice Aycock Fund | General/unrestricted support | $20,000 |
| Bridgehampton Chamber Music | General/unrestricted support | $19,000 |
| Dominican Friars of Irving Texas | General/unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| L'arche Long Island | General/unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Public Theater | General/unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Tree Folks | General/unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Citizens Committee for Children of New York | General/unrestricted support | $6,000 |
| Film at Lincoln Center | General/unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund #2949 | General/unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Ny City Nurse-Family Partnership | General/unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Hudson River Musuem | General/unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Schwarzman Animal Medical | General/unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Easthampton Healthcare Foundation | General/unrestricted support | $2,500 |
| Park Avenue Armory | General/unrestricted support | $2,500 |
| NYC Bird Alliance | General/unrestricted support | $2,500 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | General/unrestricted support | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | General/unrestricted support | $2,500 |
| Weill Cornell-Medical College | General/unrestricted support | $2,500 |
| Works and Process | General/unrestricted support | $2,500 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | General/unrestricted support | $2,000 |
| Sag Harbor Song Festival | General/unrestricted support | $2,000 |
| Institute for Media Analysis | General/unrestricted support | $2,000 |
| Manhattan Class Company Inc | General/unrestricted support | $2,000 |
| Public Citizen Foundation | General/unrestricted support | $1,500 |
| Purpose Life Church | General/unrestricted support | $1,500 |
| Sag Harbor Cinema | General/unrestricted support | $1,500 |
| Bard Graduate Center | General/unrestricted support | $1,000 |
| Bay Street & Sag Harbor Center | General/unrestricted support | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | General/unrestricted support | $1,000 |
| Piano Fest | General/unrestricted support | $1,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | General/unrestricted support | $1,000 |
| Young Concert Artists | General/unrestricted support | $1,000 |
| East River Esplanade | General/unrestricted support | $1,000 |
| Hope House Foundation Norfolk | General/unrestricted support | $1,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | General/unrestricted support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David F Menschel
- Joyce F Menschel
- Lauren E Menschel
Questions people ask
Does The Robert and Joyce Menschel Family Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Robert and Joyce Menschel Family Fdn give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Robert and Joyce Menschel Family Fdn?
Its 2024 filing lists David F Menschel (President/Treasurer/Director), Joyce F Menschel (Vice-President/Director) and Lauren E Menschel (Secretary/Director).
What does The Robert and Joyce Menschel Family Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and environment and conservation.