Henry Meyer Family Foundation
The Henry Meyer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bonita Springs, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including health and medical organizations, food banks, community organizations, and educational institutions.
Henry Meyer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Henry Meyer Family Foundation gave $69K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Ohio. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,536
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,741
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $866,201
- +0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (42% 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 Henry Meyer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4800 Pelican Colony Blvd Ste 902, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Phone: (216) 346-1414
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry Meyer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Multiple Sclerosis Society ($8K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 122 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Ohio (42%), New York (28%), Florida (12%), Illinois (7%), and Tennessee (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Henry Meyer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 25 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2020) to $69K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | Charitable exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Independence, OH | Charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah of Israel New York, NY | Charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation Beachwood, OH | Charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Kosher Food Pantry Cleveland, OH | Charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Cleveland Gates Mills, OH | Charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | Charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Lee County North Fort Myers, FL | Charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW Florida Fort Myers, FL | Charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
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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 | $866,201 | $74,458 | $71,318 | $68,536 | 25 | $70,236 | $40,157 | $72,663 |
| 2024 | $863,052 | $75,287 | $64,789 | $62,000 | 26 | $64,200 | $38,947 | $68,114 |
| 2023 | $852,527 | $61,405 | $59,920 | $58,198 | 26 | $59,898 | $35,842 | $64,005 |
| 2022 | $851,500 | $59,292 | $56,564 | $54,876 | 25 | $55,576 | $32,918 | $59,642 |
| 2021 | $848,737 | $59,601 | $54,229 | $52,591 | 20 | — | $30,463 | $55,839 |
| 2020 | $837,541 | $29,899 | $50,319 | $48,831 | 17 | — | $28,809 | $52,952 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry Meyer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as health, hunger relief, education, and services for people with special needs. For example, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society says its mission is to cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank describes its work as providing nutritious food and essential resources so neighbors facing hunger can thrive.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $68,536. Awards ranged from $45 to $7,500, with a median of $3,000. In 2024, it reported 26 grants totaling $62,000. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 25 grants totaling $68,536.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $7,500 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; $5,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Friends of United Hatzalah of Israel, and Jewish Community Federation; and $3,000 each to Cleveland Kosher Food Pantry, Friendship Circle of Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity of Lee County, Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW Florida, IN Motion, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation describes its mission as caring for life, researching for health, and educating those who serve. Friendship Circle of Cleveland says it provides social and recreational experiences for children with special needs, respite and support for their parents, and opportunities for high school teens to share their time with others.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Henry Meyer as President/Board Chairman and Rachel Meyer as Vice President.
Henry Meyer Family Foundation is led by Henry Meyer, President & Board Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Henry Meyer
President & Board Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel H Meyer
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$500 (2023) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Aharon B Horwitz (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Dani Y Horwitz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Judy Horwitz Goodman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Leah Meyer (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Rachel Meyer (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about Henry Meyer Family Foundation
How much does Henry Meyer Family Foundation give each year?
Henry Meyer Family Foundation gave $69K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 26 grants.
What is Henry Meyer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Henry Meyer Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,741, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry Meyer Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Henry Meyer Family Foundation give grants?
Henry Meyer Family Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Cleveland, OH (3 grants), Beachwood, OH (2 grants) and Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Who are Henry Meyer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Henry Meyer Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Multiple Sclerosis Society ($7,500), Alzheimers Association ($5,000) and The Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry Meyer Family Foundation?
Henry Meyer Family Foundation reported $866K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (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 Henry Meyer Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as health, hunger relief, education, and services for people with special needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry Meyer Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it 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 Henry Meyer Family Foundation's EIN?
Henry Meyer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0849391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Henry Meyer Family 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Henry Meyer Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/henry-meyer-family-foundation-morg_760d1fd3dd914df2b8783c3e66988d75
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