Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation
The Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation gave $337K across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state California. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $337,050
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,811
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,581,932
- -11.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (6 of 58, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (47% 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 Steven and Laura Mayer Family 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 Bessemer Tr 1225 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 508-9623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Princeton University ($35K). Together the top 10 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
285 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 281 grants of 285 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California received 47% of grant dollars, New York 23%, New Jersey 18%, Illinois 4%, and Louisiana 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 58 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 379% 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 $337K (2024) to $389K (2023). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $337K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| Charity Water New York, NY | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety New York, NY | The contribution is made in memory of the Lewiston, Maine shooting victims | $20,000 |
| Isles Trenton, NJ | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| The Brent Shapiro Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Working Nation Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Ramona Convent Secondary School Alhambra, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,581,932 | $157,930 | $352,614 | $337,050 | 58 | $338,114 | $143,430 | $89,223 |
| 2023 | $1,776,616 | $1,032,264 | $389,483 | $388,729 | 57 | $389,474 | $704,813 | $47,898 |
| 2022 | $1,133,834 | $-11,383 | $389,030 | $380,550 | 61 | $376,271 | $21,328 | $71,042 |
| 2021 | $1,534,247 | $156,127 | $382,445 | $367,050 | 57 | $368,440 | $156,122 | $95,825 |
| 2020 | $1,760,633 | $640,828 | $380,737 | $377,050 | 52 | — | $527,425 | $80,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K 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 formal mission statement or designated focus areas are stated. The foundation’s 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, ISLES says its mission is to foster self-reliant families and healthy, sustainable communities, while Feeding America says it works to ensure equitable access to nutritious food. The Los Angeles Mission says it works to break cycles of homelessness and poverty, and the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission describes bringing resources to people struggling with homelessness and addiction.
Other 2024 recipients included The Keswell School, which describes itself as a specialized school for children with autism spectrum disorder, and American Friends of Magen David Adom, which says it supports the life-saving efforts of Magen David Adom in Israel.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 58 grants totaling $337,050 in 2024. Grants ranged from $500 to $35,000, with a median of $3,000. It awarded 57 grants totaling $388,729 in 2023 and 61 grants totaling $380,550 in 2022.
Its largest 2024 grants included $35,000 to Princeton University; $25,000 to Charity Water; $20,000 each to Everytown for Gun Safety, Isles, The Brent Shapiro Foundation, and Working Nation; and $15,000 each to Feeding America and Ramona Convent Secondary School. The grant to Everytown for Gun Safety was made in memory of the Lewiston, Maine shooting victims. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to American Friends of Magen David Adom, Los Angeles Mission, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and Ukraine relief direct relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Steven Mayer is listed as Director, President, and Treasurer. Laura Mayer is listed as Director.
Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation is led by Steven Mayer, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Mayer
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Mayer
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation
How much does Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation give each year?
Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation gave $337K across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $389K across 57 grants.
What is Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,811, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation give grants?
Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation's top state is California, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and New Jersey (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (7 grants) and Princeton, NJ (3 grants).
Does Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Princeton University ($35,000), Charity Water ($25,000) and Everytown for Gun Safety ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation?
Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $338K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement or designated focus areas are stated. The foundation’s 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation's EIN?
Steven and Laura Mayer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2525915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Steven and Laura Mayer Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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