Meehan Foundation
The Meehan Foundation (EIN 13-7099577) is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It reported 39 grants totaling $1,140,876 in 2024, supporting organizations including a university, hunger-relief organizations, and community organizations.
Meehan Foundation at a glance
In short: Meehan Foundation gave $1.1M across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Massachusetts. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,140,876
- +105.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,253
- +74.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $8,057,503
- -1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (17 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% 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 Meehan 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: 39 Broadway 29Th Fl, New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 422-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Meehan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($500K). Together the top 10 received $985K.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 195 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 33% to New York, and 11% to Washington, DC. Smaller shares went to recipients in New Jersey (2%) and Delaware (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Meehan Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 39 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 101% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 194% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $455K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Tusk Montgomery Philanthropies New York, NY | General Support | $120,000 |
| Bread for the World Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation Stony Brook, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| African Artists Community Develoment Project West Tisbury, MA | General Support | $65,000 |
| Training Institute for Mental Health New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Alliance to End Hunger Washington, DC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Onehopechildren Jersey City, NJ | General Support | $20,000 |
| Beau Biden Foundation Wilmington, DE | General Support | $15,000 |
| Bigs and Little New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,057,503 | $1,194,328 | $1,304,806 | $1,140,876 | 39 | $1,145,191 | $1,051,139 | $590,124 |
| 2023 | $8,167,981 | $460,497 | $720,870 | $554,748 | 33 | $562,577 | $313,745 | $544,888 |
| 2022 | $8,428,354 | $963,451 | $773,037 | $568,400 | 43 | $575,565 | $783,760 | $538,663 |
| 2021 | $8,237,940 | $1,070,643 | $720,122 | $567,750 | 46 | $575,165 | $933,317 | $563,853 |
| 2020 | $7,887,419 | $306,972 | $603,093 | $454,500 | 34 | — | $205,153 | $489,207 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Meehan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $590K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, MIT describes its mission as advancing knowledge and educating students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship. Tusk Montgomery Philanthropies says it works to reduce hunger in the United States through campaigns supporting food assistance and school meal programs. Bread for the World Institute describes its work as providing analysis and education on hunger issues in the United States and worldwide.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes advancing SUNY Stony Brook’s mission (Stony Brook Foundation), engaging institutions to build support for ending hunger (Alliance to End Hunger), and providing early-learning experiences for children (Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $1,140,876. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $6,000. The largest awards included $500,000 to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, $120,000 to Tusk Montgomery Philanthropies, and $100,000 each to Bread for the World Institute and Stony Brook Foundation. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Terence S. Meehan and Emily Souvaine Meehan as trustees.
Meehan Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Souvaine Meehan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terence S. Meehan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 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 Meehan Foundation
How much does Meehan Foundation give each year?
Meehan Foundation gave $1.1M across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $555K across 33 grants.
What is Meehan Foundation's typical grant size?
Meehan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $29,253, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Meehan Foundation that year got $51K on average.
Where does Meehan Foundation give grants?
Meehan Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (33%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Meehan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Meehan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Meehan Foundation's largest grantees?
Meehan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($500,000), Tusk Montgomery Philanthropies ($120,000) and Bread for the World Institute ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Meehan Foundation?
Meehan Foundation reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $590K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Meehan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, MIT describes its mission as advancing knowledge and educating students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Meehan 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 Meehan Foundation's EIN?
Meehan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7099577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Meehan 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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