Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Boonton, NJ EIN: 22-6931599

Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Boonton, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $754K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $27K.

Key facts about Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation

EIN: 22-6931599
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2022
Annual giving (2022): $50,000
Grants made (2022): 6
Average grant: $8,333
Median grant: $4,000
Total assets: $753,504
Primary geography: New Jersey (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated April 2026.

Who Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation's 6 itemized 2022 grants were New Jersey (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hawthorne, NJ (5 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation gives

In 2022 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$754K

-23.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$50K

-2.0% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-2.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New Jersey $50K (100%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2022 grant dollars.

States

New Jersey

Cities

HawthorneMorristownWayne

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2022	2021	2020
Total Assets	$753,504	$987,037	$934,520
Revenue	$27,276	$124,234	$130,530
Expenses	$255,501	$69,964	$73,731
Qualifying Distributions	$50,000	$51,000	—
Net Investment Income	$27,276	$51,837	$23,820
Distributable Amount	$45,033	$49,721	$44,026

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2022

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest recipients include Hawthorne Boys and Girls ($35,000), 4000 ($8,000 across 2 grants), Hawthorne American Post 1 ($4,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HAWTHORNE BOYS AND GIRLS Hawthorne, NJ	TO SUPPORT CLUB ACTIVITIES	$35,000
HAWTHORNE AMERICAN POST 1 Hawthorne, NJ	TO SUPPORT THE MUSIC PROGRAM	$4,000
4000 Hawthorne, NJ	TO BUY SUPPLIES ETC	$4,000
4000 Hawthorne, NJ	TO SUPPORT DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES	$4,000
2000 Hawthorne, NJ	TO SUPPORT PARISH PROGRAMS	$2,000
FOUNDATION FOR MORRISTOWN MEDICAL C Morristown, NJ	MEDICAL CENTER SUPPORT	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2022 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Joseph a Besser	Trustee	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation?

Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Boonton, NJ. It holds $754K in total assets as of 2022.

How large is Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation?

As of 2022, Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation holds $754K in total assets with $27K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $50K in 2022.

Where does Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation operate?

Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey.

What size grants does Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation award?

In 2022, Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation's EIN?

Eugene C Meyers Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6931599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.