Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc
The Amazin’ Mets Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the New York Mets, based in Flushing, New York. It is classified as a private foundation on its IRS filing. The foundation supports programs in baseball and athletics, community services, health and wellness, and youth and education, with its website describing a commitment to serving underserved communities.
Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc gave $5.6M across 111 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in New York. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,569,600
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 111
- -12.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,177
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,741,794
- +11.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (24 of 108, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. For grant opportunities, eligible public 501(c)(3) nonprofits can check for RFP announcements; when an RFP is announced, the foundation provides an application link. Its separate Mets Donation Requests program offers in-kind ticket donations to nonprofit organizations operating in the tri-state area. Requests must be submitted at least three weeks before an event; the program provides tickets in season only, does not offer memorabilia or monetary donations, and does not accommodate requests from September 1 through February 28 or 29. The program information says only one request per organization is allowed within a year.
- Contact
Mailing address: Citi Field 41 Seaver Way, Flushing, NY 11368
Phone: (718) 565-4321
Website: https://amazinmetsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc
Who Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pitch in for Baseball (Pifbs) ($400K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
454 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 310 grants of 454 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes work in Queens and beyond and support for New Yorkers. In filing year 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, followed by Pennsylvania (8%), Illinois (7%), Florida (2%), and Arizona (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 111 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 24 of 108 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 110% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2021) to $5.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 111 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pitch in for Baseball (Pifbs) Harleysville, PA | Youth Athletic Support | $400,000 |
| International Womens Baseball Center Rockford, IL | Youth Athletic Support | $350,000 |
| Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field Ym-YWHA Inc) Little Neck, NY | Education Support | $200,000 |
| New York Cares Inc New York, NY | Education Support | $200,000 |
| Rescuing Leftover Cuisine New York, NY | Community Support | $185,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens CDC Inc (NHSQ) Woodside, NY | Education Support | $170,000 |
| Figure Skating in Harlem Inc New York, NY | Youth Athletic Support | $155,000 |
| Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders Inc New York, NY | Community Support | $150,000 |
| Sunnyside Community Services Inc Sunnyside, NY | Community Support | $150,000 |
| The Queens Library Foundation Inc Jamaica, NY | Education Support | $142,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,741,794 | $9,098,181 | $8,752,554 | $5,569,600 | 111 | $7,789,521 | $30,739 | $330,821 |
| 2024 | $5,158,804 | $3,984,603 | $7,976,197 | $5,253,530 | 127 | $7,199,784 | $62,779 | $325,494 |
| 2023 | $9,183,729 | $10,023,454 | $5,151,000 | $4,063,798 | 115 | $5,069,396 | $53,148 | $211,192 |
| 2022 | $4,259,435 | $5,097,296 | $2,962,775 | $2,646,634 | 60 | — | $1,881 | — |
| 2021 | $2,085,093 | $3,856,484 | $1,773,266 | $1,601,239 | 41 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $331K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it strives to provide resources and opportunities to underserved communities. Its four stated program areas are Baseball & Athletics; Community & Neighbors; Health & Wellness; and Youth & Education. Its programs include support for youth baseball and softball, food-insecurity responses, youth health and wellness, and educational opportunities.
The 2025 filing’s largest grants included support for youth athletics, education, community services, and healthcare. Examples of the kinds of organizations supported include New York Cares, which says it mobilizes volunteers to meet community needs; Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, which says it redistributes excess food to people experiencing food insecurity; and Figure Skating in Harlem, which says it combines education and figure skating to support girls’ confidence, leadership, and academic achievement. The Queens Library Foundation says it raises funds for free programs and services offered by Queens Public Library.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 111 grants totaling $5,569,600. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $400,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $400,000 to Pitch In for Baseball for youth athletic support; $350,000 to the International Women’s Baseball Center for youth athletic support; $200,000 each to Commonpoint Queens and New York Cares for education support; and $185,000 to Rescuing Leftover Cuisine for community support.
The foundation’s website says it partners with public 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in the United States, does not make grants directly to individuals, and does not accept direct mail. Its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The website directs interested nonprofits to watch for formal RFP announcements and says there are no RFP opportunities available at this time. The Youth Baseball & Softball League Initiative RFP page says that application is closed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alexandra Cohen as trustee and president; Steven Cohen as trustee and vice president; Stephen Canna as treasurer; and Jeanne Melino as secretary.
Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc is led by Alexandra Cohen, Trustee & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexandra Cohen
Trustee & President
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Cohen
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Melino
Secretary
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Canna
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc
How much does Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc give each year?
Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc gave $5.6M across 111 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.3M across 127 grants.
What is Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $50,177, across 111 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc that year got $47K on average.
Where does Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc give grants?
Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (8%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (32 grants), Brooklyn, NY (11 grants), Fort Pierce, FL (5 grants) and Woodside, NY (3 grants).
Does Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 111 grants with a stated purpose on Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (45 grants), "Youth Athletic Support" (29 grants) and "Education Support" (24 grants).
Who are Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Pitch in for Baseball (Pifbs) ($400,000), International Womens Baseball Center ($350,000) and Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field Ym-YWHA Inc) ($225,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc?
Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $331K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it strives to provide resources and opportunities to underserved communities. Its four stated program areas are Baseball & Athletics; Community & Neighbors; Health & Wellness; and Youth & Education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc's EIN?
Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1432100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/amazin-mets-foundation-inc-morg_104100e64e174b0382b19f92b752c635
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