Meehan Foundation
There are multiple foundations operating under the Meehan name. The primary foundation profiled here is the **Meehan Foundation** (EIN 13-7099577) based in New York, NY, established in 1997. This is a private foundation supported by Terrence S. Meehan.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.1M
-1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+105.7% YoY
Grant Count
39
+18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+74.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Meehan Foundation (New York, EIN 13-7099577)
No specific mission statement is documented in available sources.
William M and Miriam F Meehan Foundation (New York, EIN 13-6062834)
Gives primarily to human service agencies, with an emphasis on staff support and development.
Meehan Foundation (Providence, Rhode Island, EIN 05-6015366)
Funds family stays at a house facility, supports women's shelters, women's oncology programs, and rescue and relief of suffering and homeless animals. The foundation holds investments primarily for providing funds to meet trust agreement requirements.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$29,000
Average Grant
$29,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Meehan Foundation (New York): No specific geographic restrictions documented
- William M and Miriam F Meehan Foundation: Primarily funds organizations in New York, Montana, and District of Columbia
- Meehan Foundation (Providence): Operates in Rhode Island
- Meehan Family Charity Fund: Based in Amherst, New York
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Meehan Foundation (New York, EIN 13-7099577)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,057,503 | $8,167,981 | $8,428,354 |
| Total Revenue | $1,194,328 | $460,497 | $963,451 |
| Total Expenses | $1,304,806 | $720,870 | $773,037 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,145,191 | $562,577 | $575,565 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,051,139 | $313,745 | $783,760 |
William M and Miriam F Meehan Foundation (New York, EIN 13-6062834)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,308,062 | $2,568,932 |
| Total Revenue | $51,670 | $74,000 |
| Total Expenses | $313,450 | $240,000 |
Meehan Foundation (Providence, Rhode Island, EIN 05-6015366)
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $860,918 |
| Total Revenue | $193,372 |
| Total Expenses | $184,043 |
Meehan Family Charity Fund (Buffalo, New York, EIN 25-6117261)
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $168,772 |
| Total Revenue | $15,471 |
| Total Expenses | $13,626 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,057,503 | $8,167,981 | $8,428,354 |
| Revenue | $1,194,328 | $460,497 | $963,451 |
| Expenses | $1,304,806 | $720,870 | $773,037 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,145,191 | $562,577 | $575,565 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,051,139 | $313,745 | $783,760 |
| Distributable Amount | $590,124 | $544,888 | $538,663 |
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
195 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Meehan Foundation (New York, EIN 13-7099577)
- Terrence S. Meehan (Founder/Supporter)
William M and Miriam F Meehan Foundation (New York, EIN 13-6062834)
- Maureen Meehan O'Leary (President)
- Terence S Meehan (Treasurer)
- Tad Fennott (Secretary)
Meehan Family Charity Fund
- M T Trust Company (Senior Vice President)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERENCE S MEEHAN | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| EMILY SOUVAINE MEEHAN | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Meehan name appears in connection with scholarship programs at educational institutions, including the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) and the Materials Handling Education Foundation (MHEFI), which have awarded Meehan Scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences and materials handling programs respectively.
MHEFI awards record-breaking $231,700 in scholarships to 61 students - ModernRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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