Mayer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mayer Family Foundation is a private foundation in New Hope, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,035 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $15,000. 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$30,035
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$370,969
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,550 the year before.
54% of its 2025 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 | $20,000 | 15 | $287,806 |
| 2024 | $12,550 | 27 | $335,423 |
| 2025 | $30,035 | 37 | $370,969 |
How to apply
Mayer Family 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 Mayer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 8 | $16,585 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $5,470 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $2,115 |
| California | 4 | $1,250 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,200 |
| Ohio | 2 | $1,150 |
| New York | 2 | $750 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 3 | $490 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor House | general operating | $15,000 |
| Walnut Run Animal Sanctuary | general operating | $1,500 |
| County Theater | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Penn Medicine | general operating | $1,000 |
| Happy Trails | general operating | $1,000 |
| The Satanic Temple | general operating | $1,000 |
| NPR | general operating | $865 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operating support | $750 |
| Nationalities Service Center | general operating | $750 |
| Bucks County Free Library | general operating | $600 |
| Trevor Project | General operating support | $500 |
| Acme Screening Room | general operating | $500 |
| Equal Justice | general operating | $500 |
| National Resource Defense | general operating | $500 |
| PBS Foundation | general operating | $500 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | general operating | $290 |
| Nature Conservancy of NJ | general operating | $285 |
| Germantown Friends School | general operating | $250 |
| Friends of Open Space | general operating | $250 |
| Oligo Nation | general operating | $250 |
| Famm | general operating | $250 |
| Immigrant Defender | general operating | $250 |
| Anera | general operating | $250 |
| Animal Alliance | general operating | $250 |
| The Hunger Project | general operating | $250 |
| Middle East Childrens | general operating | $250 |
| National Ms Society | general operating | $200 |
| Uwark Ukraine | general operating | $150 |
| Cleveland Cinematheque | general operating | $150 |
| PBS Whyy | general operating | $120 |
| LAME2FAME Horse Rescue | general operating | $100 |
| Conservancy of SW Florida | general operating | $100 |
| McCARTHER THEATER | general operating | $100 |
| Avow Hospice | general operating | $100 |
| Woosamonsa Schoolhouse | general operating | $100 |
| Philadelphia Film Society | general operating | $100 |
| Briard Club of America | general operating | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas N Mayer
Questions people ask
Does Mayer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mayer Family Foundation give?
$30,035 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Mayer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas N Mayer (Officer).
What does Mayer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and animals.