William M & Miriam F Meehan Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
William M & Miriam F Meehan Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$220,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $240,000 the year before.
38% 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 | $240,000 | 36 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $240,000 | 31 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $220,000 | 29 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
William M & Miriam F Meehan 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 William M & Miriam F Meehan Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $72,500 |
| Montana | 8 | $49,500 |
| California | 4 | $26,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $26,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Artist Community Development Project Inc | To aid the organization with their charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Free Democracy Foundation | For the general charitable purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Haven | To help org. In its exemept function | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To help org. In its exempt function | $20,000 |
| Saint Peter Church | To help org. In its exempt function | $20,000 |
| Read 718 | To aid the organization with their charitable purpose | $11,000 |
| End Well | To aid the organization with their charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Grace Smith House | To aid the organization with their charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| K9 Care Montana | To aid the organization with their charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Life Way Network | To help org. In its exempt function | $7,000 |
| Covenant House | To aid the organization with their charitable purpose | $6,500 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service | To aid the organization with their charitable purpose | $6,500 |
| Urgent Action | To aid the organization with their charitable purpose | $6,500 |
| Livingston Food Pantry of Park County | To help org. In its exempt function | $6,500 |
| Community Resouces & Service Center | To aid the organization with their charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| HRDC Warming Center | To aid the organization with their charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Dover Plains Library | For the general charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Enriching Lives Through Music | To help org. Or its charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Compass Family Services | To help org. For its charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Gllatin Valley Food Bank | To help org. In its exempt function | $5,000 |
| The Campaign Againt Hunger | To help org. In tis exempt function | $5,000 |
| Pennypack Farm & Education Center | To help org. In its exempt function | $4,000 |
| Friends of Hyalite | For the general charitable purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | To help org. In its exempt fucntion | $2,500 |
| Community Help in Park Slope | To aid the organization with their charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Global Midwife Education Foundtion | For the general charitable purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| New York International Children's Film Festival | To help org. In its exempt function | $1,000 |
| Upturn Arts | To help org. In its exempt function | $1,000 |
| Trevor Day School | To help org. In its exempt function | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maureen Meehan O'Leary
- Terence S Meehan
- Tad Fennott
Questions people ask
Does William M & Miriam F Meehan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William M & Miriam F Meehan Foundation Inc give?
$220,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs William M & Miriam F Meehan Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Maureen Meehan O'Leary (President), Terence S Meehan (Treasurer) and Tad Fennott (Secretary).
What does William M & Miriam F Meehan Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and food and hunger.