The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation
The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $113K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $32K.
The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation gave $1.0M across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $347K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,042,104
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $347,368
- Median grant
- $348,997
- Total assets
- $112,879
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Joan Mayer ($351K). Together the top 3 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joan Mayer New York, NY | General Fund | $350,844 |
| Nancy Mayer New York, NY | General Fund | $348,997 |
| Sue Ellen Rittmaster New York, NY | General Fund | $342,263 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $112,879 | $48,260 | $1,055,264 | $1,042,104 | 3 | $31,850 | $19,779 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation is led by Elizabeth Rappaport, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Elizabeth Rappaport
President
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn O'Melia
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Mayer
Vice President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation
How much does The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation give each year?
The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation gave $1.0M across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $348,997, and its average grant was $347,368, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation give grants?
The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation?
The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation reported $113K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $48K.
How much is The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation's EIN?
The Helen and Harold C Mayer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6062833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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