The Mey Share Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 81-4733720 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$695K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$16.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
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
60% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save the Children Federation | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Americares Foundation | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Unerstricted gift | $50,000 |
| Shelter Box USA | Lakewood Ranch, FL | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Charity Global Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Donor Services | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $35,000 |
| The Entertainment Community Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| City Harvest | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | Ossining, NY | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of the Hudson Valley | Cornwallonhudson, NY | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Tr USA | Laguna Hills, CA | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy | Gainesville, FL | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium | Niwot, CO | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Giraffe Conservation Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| The Orangutan Project | Austin, TX | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Theater Within | High Falls, NY | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Giffords Law Center | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Barrel Bag | Mill Valley, CA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $695,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $645,500 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543049349100529
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4733720
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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