The Mayer Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 02-0569535 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$125K
Organizations funded87
Typical grant$1,250
Total assets$840K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
8% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIM Berkshires | Great Barrington, MA | General welfare | $5,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | New York, NY | General welfare | $2,500 |
| Chemotherapy Foundation | New York, NY | General welfare | $2,500 |
| Meals of Hope | Boyton Beach, FL | General welfare | $2,000 |
| Daniel Reiser | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,750 |
| Sarah Fonseca | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,750 |
| Ron Mathews | Uniondale, NY | General welfare | $1,750 |
| Ashley Galleger | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,750 |
| Nicolas Tung | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,750 |
| Jayra Turner | Bronx, NY | General welfare | $1,750 |
| Charmaine Bee co Jamila Reddy | West Columbia, SC | General welfare | $1,750 |
| Grace Outreach | Bronx, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Phyliss Sanfiorenzo | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Alexia Flores | Brentwood, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Food for Thought | Bronx, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Maria D Rapicavoli | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Leila Babson | Bronx, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Kadeem Alston Roman | Bronx, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Dominick McKay | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Jacqueline Mason- Francis | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Rico Washington | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Bethaune Corona | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Galeauamaiz Solett | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Gustavo Fernandez | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Jacquuelin Carnegie | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Dynesia Covington | Bronx, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Carlos Souffront Adams | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Ami Park | Astoria, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Alexandera Moerdomo | Seattle, WA | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Yevette Williamson | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Marie Gabrielle Catalano | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Daniel Hepner | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Valerie Parker co Schermerhorn LP | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Joanne Petit-Frere | Ridgewood, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Nashon Anderson | Bronx, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Lauran Buns-Coady | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Robert Cassano | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Christina Fontanelli | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Valerie Apperson | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Celina Ross | Bronx, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Lois Evans | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Ayana Evans | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Aleidi Ortiz | Bronx, NY | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Clarisse Mathews | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Milabres Verandia | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Anitra Michelle | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Mel Corchado | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Sheryle Hardmon | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Isabelle Adams | Lauralton, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Marion Perez | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Paola Camillo | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Anya Bedford | Bronx, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Darryl Thomas | Bronx, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Janna Dyk co Jon Dyk | Silverdale, WA | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Patricia Williamson | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Jasmine Williamson | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Adriana Brown | Bronx, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Amanda Cheetham | Brooklyn, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Xlying Yang | Flushing, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
| Raffaella Trivi | New York, NY | General welfare | $1,250 |
Showing the 60 largest of 87 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $124,750 | 87 |
| 2024 | $77,350 | 71 |
| 2023 | $100,950 | 71 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612189349100021
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0569535
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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