Mcu Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 88-4171437 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$155K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcu Members | New York, NY | $5-$10 microgrants | $14,215 |
| Jeannette Muller | Yorktown Hts, NY | Home ownership | $10,000 |
| Jeremy Martinez | Bronx, NY | Home ownership | $10,000 |
| Suncoast Credit Union Foundation | Tampa, FL | Basic necessities | $10,000 |
| Jeannette Fernandez | New York, NY | Home ownership | $5,000 |
| Abigail Cadet | Brooklyn, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Lauren Mitchell | Far Rockaway, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Naila Hull-Goings | East Stroudsburg, PA | Education | $5,000 |
| Aaron Olton | Brooklyn, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Carolyn Ellis | Staten Island, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Anthony Rodriguez | Woodhaven, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Ehinowen Uwa | Brooklyn, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Ja-Ni Brumfield | Bronx, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Sym Thorpe IV | St Albans, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Favor Eme | Jamaica, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Kayin Bann | New York, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Sanae Abrahams | Valley Stream, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| And City College | Brooklyn, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Paris Kittrell | Brooklyn, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Miles Jones CEO Visionary Scholarship | Valley Stream, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Antonio Diaz | Oakland Gdns, NY | Home ownership | $5,000 |
| Naeem Khan | Watertown, CT | Home ownership | $5,000 |
| Palisade Towers on Schroeder Street Yonkers | Yonkers, NY | Home ownership | $5,000 |
| Omar Castillo | Ramsey, MN | Education | $4,500 |
| Amex Response Report Gift Cards | New York, NY | Basic necessities | $2,708 |
| Stephanie Diller | New York, NY | Basic necessities | $2,500 |
| Uber Gift Card | New York, NY | Basic necessities | $866 |
| Michael Tavarez | Bronx, NY | Basic necessities | $500 |
| Dwayne Hughes | Brooklyn, NY | Basic necessities | $500 |
| Paulette Darling | Bronx, NY | Basic necessities | $500 |
| Damian Martir | Bronx, NY | Basic necessities | $500 |
| Miles Jones | Valley Stream, NY | Education | $500 |
| Stephan Benjamin | New York, NY | Basic necessities | $500 |
| Christopher Alexander | New York, NY | Basic necessities | $500 |
| Gloria Jiminez | New York, NY | Basic necessities | $500 |
| Norberto Rodriguez | New York, NY | Basic necessities | $500 |
| Adrian Garcia | Brooklyn, NY | Basic necessities | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154,789 | 37 |
| 2023 | $2,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503039349101625
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-4171437
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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