The Maier Foundation Inc
The Maier Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Manhasset, New York. It made 20 grants totaling $30,845 in 2024, with listed grants supporting charitable organizations in New York and other states.
The Maier Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Maier Foundation Inc gave $31K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,845
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,542
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $629,090
- +11.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (65% 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 Maier 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: 2 Lancaster Court, Manhasset, NY 11030
Phone: (516) 571-8040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maier Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of the University of PA ($10K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 32% to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining reported shares were Louisiana (1%), Connecticut (0%), and the District of Columbia (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Maier Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $125 first-time, $525 repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 166% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 $8K (2020) to $31K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of PA Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center Glen Cove, NY | General Support | $6,400 |
| Italian Language Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| North Shore Child and Family Guidance Roslyn Heights, NY | General Support | $3,130 |
| Urban Arts Partnership New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Congregation L'dor V'dor Oyster Bay, NY | General Support | $1,025 |
| Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation Cold Spring Harbor, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Church of St Mary Roslyn Heights, NY | General Support | $800 |
| American Italian Cultural Center & Museum New Orleans, LA | General Support | $250 |
| Genocide Survivors Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $250 |
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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 | $629,090 | $29,845 | $44,108 | $30,845 | 20 | $30,845 | $16,582 | $29,546 |
| 2023 | $564,491 | $10,111 | $38,501 | $30,095 | 17 | $30,095 | $1,705 | $26,107 |
| 2022 | $496,674 | $30,082 | $30,786 | $22,495 | 14 | $22,495 | $21,791 | $27,169 |
| 2021 | $618,937 | $56,327 | $20,105 | $11,580 | 16 | $11,580 | $47,802 | $28,071 |
| 2020 | $547,976 | $11,847 | $17,076 | $8,440 | 17 | — | $3,211 | $25,461 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maier Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $30K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants were listed as general support. One recipient, Urban Arts Partnership, describes its work as using game development to teach computer science, creativity, collaboration, and leadership, and supporting students and educators with STEAM curricula, professional development, and resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $30,845. Grants ranged from $10 to $10,000, with a median grant of $250.
Among the largest reported grants were $10,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, $6,400 to the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center, $5,000 to the Italian Language Foundation, $3,130 to North Shore Child and Family Guidance, and $2,000 to Urban Arts Partnership. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard S Maier as president, Margaret Cuomo Maier as vice president and treasurer, and Mariana Cuomo Maier as vice president and secretary.
The Maier Foundation Inc is led by Howard S. Maier, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard S. Maier
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Cuomo Maier
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mariana Cuomo Maier
Vice President & Secretary
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 Maier Foundation Inc
How much does The Maier Foundation Inc give each year?
The Maier Foundation Inc gave $31K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 17 grants.
What is The Maier Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Maier Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $1,542, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Maier Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Maier Foundation Inc give grants?
The Maier Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Roslyn Heights, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Maier Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Maier Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Maier Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Maier Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Trustees of the University of PA ($10,000), Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center ($6,400) and Italian Language Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Maier Foundation Inc?
The Maier Foundation Inc reported $629K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Maier Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants were listed as general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maier 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 Maier Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Maier Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3774001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Maier 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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