New York Mets Foundation Inc
New York Mets Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Flushing, New York. It funds and promotes educational, social, and athletic programs and other charitable causes. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return and says its remaining assets were distributed to AMAZIN' METS FOUNDATION INC, so the foundation appears to have wound down.
New York Mets Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: New York Mets Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $1.6M), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,630,704
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,630,704
- Median grant
- $1,630,704
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to New York Mets Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: Citi Field 41 Seaver Way, Flushing, NY 11368
Phone: (718) 507-6387
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who New York Mets Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc ($1.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 85 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to a recipient in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How New York Mets Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2021) to $2.2M (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc Flushing, NY | Charitable Purposes | $1,630,704 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $41,867 | $1,688,359 | $1,630,704 | 1 | $41,562 |
| 2022 | $1,646,492 | $9,912 | $87,209 | — | — | $9,912 |
| 2021 | $1,723,789 | $644,534 | $2,215,647 | $1,484,834 | 28 | $1,240 |
| 2020 | $3,242,253 | $1,313,694 | $2,746,085 | $2,215,995 | 56 | $11,435 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to fund and promote educational, social, and athletic programs and other charitable causes that benefit children and others in need. Its filing describes grants to charitable organizations and causes, including community organizations, scholarship funds, public parks improvement projects, social service organizations, and other organized charities benefiting the community as a whole.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported one grant totaling $1,630,704. The sole reported recipient was AMAZIN' METS FOUNDATION INC in Flushing, New York, for “charitable purposes.” The foundation’s 2022 filing states that its remaining assets were distributed to that organization.
The 2022 filing says the executive vice president reviews and approves all grants and signs all checks.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Alexandra Cohen as trustee and executive vice president, Steven Cohen as trustee, Stephen Canna as trustee and treasurer, and Jeanne Melino as secretary. The 2022 filing identifies these same individuals as trustees and/or officers of both the foundation and AMAZIN' METS FOUNDATION INC.
New York Mets Foundation Inc's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Alexandra Cohen
Trustee & Executive Vice President
Trustee & President → Trustee & Executive Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Canna
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Melino
Secretary
Executive Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: David Cohen (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Fred Wilpon (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jeffrey Wilpon (2020–2021) — Trustee & Executive Vice President
- Former: Mark Peskin (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Saul Katz (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 New York Mets Foundation Inc
How much does New York Mets Foundation Inc give each year?
New York Mets Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What does New York Mets Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to fund and promote educational, social, and athletic programs and other charitable causes that benefit children and others in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from New York Mets Foundation Inc?
New York Mets Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does New York Mets Foundation Inc make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to a recipient in New York.
What is New York Mets Foundation Inc's EIN?
New York Mets Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6159029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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