H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation
The H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Parsippany, New Jersey. In 2024, it gave $316,541 through 61 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Jewish communities, and healthcare needs.
H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation gave $317K across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $316,541
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,189
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,915,224
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (9 of 61, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Mccabe Wong 4 Gatehall Dr, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: (973) 605-1040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jespy House Inc ($99K). Together the top 10 received $268K.
Grant Size Distribution
307 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 297 grants of 307 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 14% to Florida, 11% to New York, 3% to Oregon, and 2% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 61 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $966; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $289K (2021) to $335K (2022). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $317K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jespy House Inc South Orange, NJ | Unrestricted | $99,350 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ Whippany, NJ | Unrestricted | $89,050 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center West Orange, NJ | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Inc Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Inc Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $9,700 |
| Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp (Aka Bronx House Emanuel Camps) New York, NY | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Hand in Hand American Friends of CNTR for Jewish-Arab Edu in Israel Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel South Orange, NJ | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Jeshurun New York, NY | Unrestricted | $6,050 |
| Shalva Inc Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,915,224 | $498,179 | $363,370 | $316,541 | 61 | $336,090 | $474,540 | $353,358 |
| 2023 | $3,780,415 | $373,484 | $348,753 | $308,440 | 67 | $327,210 | $351,941 | $326,202 |
| 2022 | $3,755,684 | $416,933 | $376,879 | $334,650 | 61 | $344,190 | $385,926 | $332,176 |
| 2021 | $3,715,630 | $227,481 | $343,100 | $288,565 | 56 | $298,020 | $197,401 | $326,580 |
| 2020 | $3,831,249 | $645,889 | $333,319 | $295,330 | 62 | — | $617,707 | $279,521 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $353K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The grantees’ stated missions show examples of the kinds of organizations it supports. JESPY House says it helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities pursue their potential and independent lives. Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ describes its work as caring for people in need and supporting Jewish life through a network of local and overseas partner agencies. Shalva says it supports people experiencing or healing from domestic abuse through counseling, referrals, supportive services, and community education. Jupiter Medical Center Foundation says it secures resources to sustain clinical excellence and quality of care at Jupiter Medical Center and its affiliates.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 61 grants totaling $316,541. Grant amounts ranged from $90 to $99,350, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $99,350 to JESPY House Inc. and $89,050 to Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. Other notable grants were $20,000 to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, $15,000 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital, and $9,700 to Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martin Myers as chairman; Ruth Berman as president; Helene Myers as vice president; Jonathan Myers as secretary; Nancy Perlman as treasurer; and Margery Ostrow as assistant secretary.
H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation is led by Ruth Berman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ruth Berman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Myers
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helene Myers
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Myers
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margery Ostrow
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Perlman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation
How much does H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation give each year?
H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation gave $317K across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $308K across 67 grants.
What is H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,189, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation that year got $966 on average.
Where does H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation give grants?
H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), Boca Raton, FL (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Jupiter, FL (3 grants).
Does H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (61 of 61) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jespy House Inc ($99,350), Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ ($89,050) and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation?
H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $336K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $353K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The grantees’ stated missions show examples of the kinds of organizations it supports. JESPY House says it helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities pursue their potential and independent lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation's EIN?
H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6044697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does H Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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