Metta Enlightenment Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCold Spring, New York · EIN 03-0496347 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$120K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Network | San Francisco, CA | General use | $30,000 |
| Give2asia | San Francisco, CA | General use | $16,349 |
| Oceana Inc | Washington, DC | General use | $15,000 |
| Give2asia | San Francisco, CA | General use | $14,369 |
| Sailors for the Sea | Newport, RI | General use | $10,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Washington, DC | General use | $10,000 |
| Cambodian Children's Fund | Santa Monica, CA | General use | $9,400 |
| African Parks Foundation of America | Washington, DC | General use | $5,000 |
| Resa Incorporated | Fort Washington, MD | General use | $5,000 |
| Panzi Foundation | Washington, DC | General use | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | General use | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,318 | 11 |
| 2022 | $30,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512889349100711
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 03-0496347
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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