George a and Margaret Mee Charitable
The George A. and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 2003 and located in Binghamton, New York. The foundation was created by the Mee family using assets from George Mee's investments in the Mallery Lumber Corporation. The foundation operates with a single employee and maintains offices at 80 Exchange Street, Suite 3, in Binghamton.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.9M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+14.6% YoY
Grant Count
25
-13.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
+32.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George a and Margaret Mee Charitable reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to invest in projects and programs of qualified nonprofit organizations that support their communities. The foundation gives primarily for:
- Health care (including hospitals)
- Community services
- Education
- Recreation and playgrounds
- Arts and culture
- The humanities
- Public safety
Grantmaking
The foundation made 34 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds nonprofit and charitable organizations in:
- Delaware County, New York
- Cameron County, Pennsylvania
- Broome County, New York
- Occasionally surrounding areas
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $19,857,640
- Total revenues: $1,950,365
- Total expenses: $1,542,238
- Total giving: $1,193,049
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,857,640 | $19,436,636 | $20,056,219 |
| Revenue | $1,950,365 | $568,084 | $664,367 |
| Expenses | $1,542,238 | $1,340,481 | $1,434,465 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,379,648 | $1,206,521 | $1,291,104 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,790,235 | $487,368 | $521,352 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,227,352 | $1,140,337 | $1,213,381 |
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
157 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from George a and Margaret Mee Charitable
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Guy & Mary Felt Manor ($254,200), Northern Tier Community Action Corp ($151,120), Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment Inc ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT INC BINGHAMTON, NY | TO FUND THE ADDITION AND OTHER COSTS FOR THE PAPER MANUFACTURING DIVISION. | $150,000 |
| BARBARA MOSCATO BROWN MEMORIAL LIBRARY EMPORIUM, PA | TO FUND TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES AT THE LIBRARY | $16,440 |
| BINGHAMTON BROOME COUNTY YMCA BINGHAMTON, NY | TO FUND THE LIVESTRONG PROGRAM FOR CANCER SURVIVORS. | $10,000 |
| BINGHAMTON PHILHARMONIC INC BINGHAMTON, NY | TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF A YAMAHA DIGITAL BABY PIANO. | $10,000 |
| BOROUGH OF EMPORIUM EMPORIUM, PA | TO FUND THE NEW BOROUGH DOG PARK. | $10,000 |
| BROOME COUNTY COUNCIL OF CHURCHES BINGHAMTON, NY | TO FUND THE CHOW FOOD PANTRY IN BROOME COUNTY | $10,000 |
| CAMERON COUNTY OUTDOOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES INC EMPORIUM, PA | TO FUND THE REHABILITATION OF BEAVER HALL. | $150,000 |
| CATSKILL RECREATION CENTER INC ARKVILLE, NY | TO FUND THE LIFE GUARD TRAINING AND INSTRUCTOR PROGRAMS. | $5,000 |
| COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCIL ST MARYS, PA | TO FUND THE EXPANSION OF THE DISCOVER PARTNERSHIP STEM PROGRAM FOR ELK AND CAMERON COUNTIES, | $20,000 |
| EMPORIUM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPORIUM, PA | TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF FIRE TRUCK | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN T ROGERS | PRESIDENT | 2 | $4,800 |
| EMMANUEL A ARGIROS | SECRETARY/TREAS | 2 | $4,800 |
| BRUCE M EDWARDS | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $4,800 |
| GARY BODEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $4,800 |
| STEVEN D JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $4,800 |
Contact Information
- Address: 80 Exchange Street, Suite 3, Binghamton, NY 13901-3400
- Phone: 607-722-0181
- Website: www.meefoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does George a and Margaret Mee Charitable fund?
The foundation's mission is to invest in projects and programs of qualified nonprofit organizations that support their communities. The foundation gives primarily for: • Health care (including hospitals) • Community services • Education • Recreation and playgrounds • Arts and culture • The humanities • Public safety
How do I apply for a grant from George a and Margaret Mee Charitable?
The foundation made 34 grants in 2024. Recent grants include: • Guy and Mary Felt Manor: $254,200 for a new refrigeration and freezer system and personal care unit costs (2024) • Keystone Elk Country Alliance (2024) • Northern Tier Community Action Corporation (2024) The foundation also funds the operating costs of the Hancock Community Preschool Program and Loaves and Fishes Food Program, as well as facility improvements such as HVAC replacement at its main offices.
Where does George a and Margaret Mee Charitable make grants?
The foundation primarily funds nonprofit and charitable organizations in: • Delaware County, New York • Cameron County, Pennsylvania • Broome County, New York • Occasionally surrounding areas
What size grants does George a and Margaret Mee Charitable award?
In 2024, George a and Margaret Mee Charitable awarded 25 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is George a and Margaret Mee Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, George a and Margaret Mee Charitable reported a distributable amount of $1.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is George a and Margaret Mee Charitable's EIN?
George a and Margaret Mee Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2313198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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