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Meyers Foundation of Philadelphia

Preselected recipients only Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 236243367

Meyers Foundation of Philadelphia is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,514 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $48,514 and the largest $48,514. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $45,000 the year before.

0% of its 2025 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$47,5001$970,100
2024$45,0001$1.0 million
2025$48,5141$1.2 million

How to apply

Meyers Foundation of Philadelphia 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Meyers Foundation of Philadelphia funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania1$48,514

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Elkins Park, PA
General fund$48,514

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Meyers Foundation of Philadelphia accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Meyers Foundation of Philadelphia give?

$48,514 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $48,514.

Who runs Meyers Foundation of Philadelphia?

Its 2025 filing lists Peter E Myers (Treasurer & Trustee) and Joan Myers Spina (Trustee).

What does Meyers Foundation of Philadelphia fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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