The M66 Foundation Inc
The M66 Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It reported 13 grants totaling $736,667 for filing year 2024.
The M66 Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The M66 Foundation Inc gave $737K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), top state Massachusetts. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $736,667
- -30.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,667
- -46.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,072,863
- +29.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (8 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (41% 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 The M66 Foundation 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: 145-146 Central Park West 6Ef, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (203) 618-4623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The M66 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvard College ($300K). Together the top 10 received $707K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 59 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2024 grant dollars, the reported recipient-state shares were Massachusetts 41%, New York 29%, Florida 23%, an unspecified state 7%, and Iowa 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The M66 Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 13 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $71K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 332% 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 $260K (2020) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $737K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard College Cambridge, MA | General | $300,000 |
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | General | $166,667 |
| Friends of Ir David Inc New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Pratthanadee Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Global Fund for Widows New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund New York, NY | General | $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 | $4,072,863 | $2,790,847 | $777,105 | $736,667 | 13 | $736,667 | $795,758 | $221,911 |
| 2023 | $3,146,605 | $3,272,199 | $1,078,066 | $1,065,500 | 10 | $1,065,500 | $1,513,706 | $127,349 |
| 2022 | $2,289,923 | $170,498 | $308,999 | $296,000 | 16 | $296,000 | $167,919 | $150,284 |
| 2021 | $2,428,424 | $272,743 | $562,619 | $553,300 | 11 | $553,300 | $270,898 | $192,200 |
| 2020 | $2,718,807 | $1,857,001 | $265,349 | $260,000 | 9 | — | $60,022 | $97,819 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The M66 Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $222K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span different areas. For example, Friends of Ir David Inc says it provides assistance to organizations in the Old City of Jerusalem and the ancient City of David. The American Museum of Natural History describes its mission as sharing knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through research and education. The Rockefeller University says it conducts research and graduate education in biomedical sciences and related fields to improve understanding of life for the benefit of humanity.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $736,667. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $300,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants were $300,000 to Harvard College, $166,667 to the University of Florida, and $100,000 to Friends of Ir David Inc. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to Central Park Conservancy and the Council on Foreign Relations, and $10,000 each to the American Museum of Natural History, Global Fund for Widows, an individual recipient - Dream Charter School, New York Presbyterian Fund, Rivet Global, and The Rockefeller University. The filing lists the grants’ purpose as “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Korngold and Kristen Korngold as directors.
The M66 Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Korngold
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Korngold
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 The M66 Foundation Inc
How much does The M66 Foundation Inc give each year?
The M66 Foundation Inc gave $737K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 10 grants.
What is The M66 Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The M66 Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $56,667, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The M66 Foundation Inc that year got $48K on average.
Where does The M66 Foundation Inc give grants?
The M66 Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (29%) and Florida (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does The M66 Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The M66 Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The M66 Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The M66 Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Harvard College ($300,000), University of Florida ($166,667) and Friends of Ir David Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The M66 Foundation Inc?
The M66 Foundation Inc reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $737K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $222K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The M66 Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span different areas. For example, Friends of Ir David Inc says it provides assistance to organizations in the Old City of Jerusalem and the ancient City of David. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The M66 Foundation 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 The M66 Foundation Inc's EIN?
The M66 Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4378922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The M66 Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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