Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc
The Amazin' Mets Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the New York Mets, based in Flushing, New York. Designated as a 501(c)(3) public foundation, it was established in 2021 and is committed to serving communities both on and off the field. The foundation partners exclusively with public 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.2M
-43.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.3M
+29.3% YoY
Grant Count
127
+10.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+17.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Amazin' Mets Foundation is committed to providing needed services and opportunities to children, families, and underserved groups in the Greater New York City Metro Area and beyond. The foundation promotes and fosters change in neighborhoods and communities, striving to be champions for the cause.
The foundation operates four primary program areas:
Community & Neighbors: Combating food insecurity, honoring military and first responders, and providing crucial assistance to individuals and organizations in Queens and beyond through grants to community organizations, military and veterans support services, and social service organizations.
Youth & Education: Supporting workforce development and college scholarships to create new opportunities for future community leaders. Funding supports schools, libraries, museums, and organizations that support youth development both in and out of the classroom.
Health & Wellness: Promoting health and wellness in youth across New York through programs focused on nutrition and fitness, empowering New Yorkers to lead healthier lives.
Baseball & Athletics: Cultivating the next generation of athletes by investing in youth baseball and softball leagues and programs that directly support athlete development.
Grantmaking
The Amazin' Mets Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals. The foundation only accepts applications through formal Request for Proposals (RFP) announcements. Interested organizations should visit the foundation's website periodically to check for RFP opportunities. When an RFP is announced, a description and link to the Grant Application Portal will be provided.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with particular emphasis on the Greater New York City Metro Area, including Queens and Brooklyn. Secondary funding areas include Florida and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023-2024:
- Total Assets: $5,158,804 (2024)
- Total Revenue: $3,984,603 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $7,976,197 (2024)
- Total Liabilities: $60,500 (2023)
- Total Giving: $5,253,530
Program-Specific Disbursements (Since June 2021):
- Health & Wellness: Over $1.2 million in grants distributed
- Youth & Education: More than $3.3 million in funds disbursed
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,158,804 | $9,183,729 | $4,259,435 |
| Revenue | $3,984,603 | $10,023,454 | $5,097,296 |
| Expenses | $7,976,197 | $5,151,000 | $2,962,775 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,199,784 | $5,069,396 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $62,779 | $53,148 | $1,881 |
| Distributable Amount | $325,494 | $211,192 | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA COHEN | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT | 15 | — |
| STEVEN COHEN | TRUSTEE/VP | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN CANNA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JEANNE MELINO | SECRETARY | 6 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been actively distributing grants across its program areas:
Amazin\u2019 Mets Foundation awards over $280,000 in grants to local Little\**March 2025:** Awarded over $280,000 in grants to local Little Leagues
Amazin\u2019 Mets Foundation awards over $280,000 in grants to local Little\**September 2024:** Awarded $75,000 to St. Mary's to fund medical eye gaze devices
**April 2024:** Issued $240,000 in grants to local little leagues
Amazin\u2019 Mets Foundation awards over $280,000 in grants to local Little\**Recent:** Awarded $38,000 to St. John's ICARE Foundation to support the Teens Project in Far Rockaway
Press Release: St. John\u2019s ICARE Foundation receives a $38,000 Grant\**Community Programs:**
The foundation partners with the Mets on the "Ya Gotta Read!" program, launched in 2017 to foster a love of reading in students. Through a partnership with Delta Air Lines, the program has expanded to impact more than 55,000 students at over 45 elementary schools in Queens and Brooklyn.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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