Menemsha Fund Inc
Menemsha Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Parsippany, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports 22 grants totaling $82,450 to charitable organizations, including colleges, cultural institutions, conservation groups, and organizations working in areas such as clean water, elections, public radio, and education.
Menemsha Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Menemsha Fund Inc gave $82K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,450
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +2100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,748
- -94.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,850
- Total assets
- $351,401
- -30.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Menemsha Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Sax 389 Interpace Pkwy Ste 3, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: (973) 472-6250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Menemsha Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Museum of Fine Arts ($10K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 50 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and Texas (24% each), Massachusetts (21%), Pennsylvania (19%), and California (6%). The listed 2024 grants also included a $2,500 award to FairVote in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Menemsha Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 106% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 432% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $82K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Menil Collection Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Samburu Project Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Chester Children's Chorus Swarthmore, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation Vineyard Haven, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| University Settlement Society New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Martha's Vineyard Museum Vineyard Haven, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Vineyard Conservation Society Vineyard Haven, MA | 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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $351,401 | — | $84,675 | $82,450 | 22 | $83,575 | $19,359 |
| 2023 | $508,745 | $60,000 | $66,775 | $64,550 | 1 | $65,775 | $26,134 |
| 2022 | $515,520 | $50,000 | $47,525 | $45,500 | 15 | $46,525 | $25,382 |
| 2021 | $513,045 | $50,000 | $42,293 | $40,000 | 10 | — | $25,196 |
| 2020 | $505,338 | $1 | $6,514 | $1,750 | 2 | — | $24,958 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Menemsha Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K 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 funder is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Sarah Lawrence College, whose stated mission is to graduate diverse citizens of the world who take intellectual and creative risks; The Samburu Project, which says it provides access to clean water and supports well communities; and Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation, which says it conserves Martha’s Vineyard’s rural landscape and character. Other recipients included Vineyard Conservation Society, which describes its work as conservation advocacy, public education, and environmental protection; FairVote, which says it advances election reforms; New York Public Radio, whose stated mission centers on audio programming rooted in New York; and Replications Inc, which says it supports public schools in need of improvement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $82,450. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $1,850. The largest listed grants were $10,000 each to the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Swarthmore College, Sarah Lawrence College, and the Menil Collection. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to The Samburu Project, Chester Children’s Chorus, Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation, University Settlement Society, The Martha’s Vineyard Museum, and Vineyard Conservation Society; $2,500 to FairVote; and $1,200 to New York Public Radio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Scheuer as president, Ruth Scheuer as executive vice-president, and Susan Scheuer as vice president.
Menemsha Fund Inc is led by Jeffrey Scheuer, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Scheuer
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Scheuer
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Scheuer
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/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 Menemsha Fund Inc
How much does Menemsha Fund Inc give each year?
Menemsha Fund Inc gave $82K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 1 grant.
What is Menemsha Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Menemsha Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,850, and its average grant was $3,748, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Menemsha Fund Inc give grants?
Menemsha Fund Inc's top state is New York, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (24%) and Massachusetts (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vineyard Haven, MA (5 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Houston, TX (2 grants) and Swarthmore, PA (2 grants).
Does Menemsha Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Menemsha Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Menemsha Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Menemsha Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Museum of Fine Arts ($10,000), Swarthmore College ($10,000) and Sarah Lawrence College ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Menemsha Fund Inc?
Menemsha Fund Inc reported $351K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Menemsha Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Menemsha Fund Inc?
The foundation states 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 Menemsha Fund Inc's EIN?
Menemsha Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3334205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Menemsha Fund Inc 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Menemsha Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/menemsha-fund-inc-morg_f48090f3139c45bb85a7c33733fdfae8
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