The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation
The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Old Brookville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $285K. Net investment income was $141K.
The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation gave $285K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $285,000
- +117.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $57,000
- +161.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,530,237
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Jewish Appeal ($200K). Together the top 5 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 260% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $131K (2023) to $285K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Appeal New York, NY | Financial Support | $200,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Financial Support | $25,000 |
| Suffolk Y JCC Commack, NY | Financial Support | $25,000 |
| Mid Island JCC Plainview, NY | Financial Support | $25,000 |
| Elija Foundation Inc New York, NY | Financial Support | $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 | $2,530,237 | $653,310 | $307,236 | $285,000 | 5 | $294,520 | $140,594 | $113,446 |
| 2023 | $2,184,163 | $1,573,183 | $140,700 | $130,800 | 6 | $133,883 | $63,283 | $67,227 |
| 2022 | $751,680 | $769,638 | $17,958 | — | — | $17,480 | $1,680 | $30,179 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation is led by Caryn Beyer, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caryn Beyer
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cole Beyer
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Beyer
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Beyer
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation
How much does The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation give each year?
The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation gave $285K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $131K across 6 grants.
What is The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $57,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation give grants?
The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (5 grants).
Who are The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Jewish Appeal ($200,000), Birthright Israel Foundation ($25,000) and Suffolk Y JCC ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation?
The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $295K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation's EIN?
The Caryn & Michael Beyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1540221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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