Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation
MELVIN AND MILDRED EGGERS FAMILY is a private foundation based in Rochester, New York. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in New York and a large transfer to Vanguard Charitable for “THE EGGERS FAMILY CHARITABLE FUND.”
Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation gave $5.1M across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $142K), mostly in Rhode Island. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,095,719
- +2344.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -26.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $141,548
- +3226.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (96% 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 Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co C Sackett 1300 Clinton Sq, Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: (585) 263-1273
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanguard Charitable (21624 Transfer of Securities at FMV BV 2938170) ($4.2M). Together the top 10 received $5.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 135 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island and 3% to recipients in New York. Smaller reported shares went to recipients in Florida, Washington, D.C., and Illinois. These figures describe recipient locations and do not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 35 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $985K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 3599% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2021) to $5.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $5.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable (21624 Transfer of Securities at FMV BV 2938170) Warwick, RI | The Eggers Family Charitable Fund | $4,220,717 |
| Vanguard Charitable Warwick, RI | The Eggers Family Charitable Fund | $696,502 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | Maxwell school of citizenship & public affairs (economics department) | $35,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | Lockerbee Remembrance Scholarships | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester Rochester, NY | General Support | $18,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | Richard M. Eggers Memorial Fund | $15,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | General Support | $7,500 |
| New York University Langone Health New York, NY | Perlmutter Cancer Center | $7,500 |
| Corning Museum of Glass Corning, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust Ithaca, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | — | $119,889 | $5,105,960 | $5,095,719 | 36 | $5,102,540 | $111,981 | $139,980 |
| 2023 | $3,713,024 | $152,054 | $213,509 | $208,500 | 49 | $211,500 | $151,545 | $224,819 |
| 2022 | $3,763,972 | $2,226,383 | $189,067 | $185,500 | 28 | $188,067 | $101,989 | $178,884 |
| 2021 | $1,728,304 | $87,659 | $142,543 | $137,750 | 22 | — | $87,659 | $132,412 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $140K 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 included support for universities and scholarships, community services, health care, arts and culture, and land conservation. These are descriptions of recipient organizations and grant purposes, not stated foundation priorities.
For example, Syracuse University describes its mission as supporting student success through global study, experiential learning, interdisciplinary scholarship, creativity, and entrepreneurial endeavors. United Way of Greater Rochester says its mission is to unite community goodwill and resources so everyone can thrive. The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra describes its mission as inspiring, engaging, and enriching the community through music.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $5,095,719. The median grant was $2,750; grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,220,717. The largest listed grants were $4,220,717 and $696,502 to Vanguard Charitable, both for “THE EGGERS FAMILY CHARITABLE FUND.” Other notable grants included $35,000 and $25,000 to Syracuse University, $18,000 to United Way of Greater Rochester, and $7,500 each to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and New York University Langone Health.
The 2023 filing describes checks written in the fiscal year ended May 30, 2023, but cashed in the fiscal year ended May 30, 2024, and unrealized net gain on securities transferred to Vanguard Charitable at fair market value.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William D Eggers and Katherine Eggers Comeau as trustees.
Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William D. Eggers
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Eggers Comeau
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard M. Eggers (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation gave $5.1M across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $209K across 49 grants.
What is Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $141,548, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation that year got $985K on average.
Where does Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (10 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Syracuse, NY (4 grants) and Warwick, RI (2 grants).
Does Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vanguard Charitable (21624 Transfer of Securities at FMV BV 2938170) ($4,220,717), Vanguard Charitable ($696,502) and Syracuse University ($60,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for universities and scholarships, community services, health care, arts and culture, and land conservation. These are descriptions of recipient organizations and grant purposes, not stated foundation priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $140K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1490519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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