The Meckler Foundation Inc
The Meckler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Great Neck, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $58,352 to charitable organizations.
The Meckler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Meckler Foundation Inc gave $58K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state New Jersey. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $58,352
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,432
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $632,625
- +2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Meckler Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No further application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: Torella Assoc 21 Arbor Street, Great Neck, NY 11021
Phone: (212) 588-1199
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Meckler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Pennington Fund ($25K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 99 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (43%), New York (37%), California (18%), Texas (2%), and Tennessee (0%, as reported).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Meckler Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $438; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $240 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 272% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2023) to $68K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pennington Fund Pennington, NJ | General Support | $25,000 |
| Schwarzman Animal Medical Center New York, NY | General Support | $12,750 |
| Congregation Emanuel Sanfrancisco, CA | General Support | $10,595 |
| Town School Annual Fund New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Tulane University Fund Dallas, TX | General Support | $1,000 |
| Temple Emanu New York, NY | General Support | $875 |
| NY Landmarks Conservancy New York, NY | General Support | $867 |
| Barnard College New York, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Columbiabarnard Hillel New York, NY | General Support | $500 |
| The Bridge Golf Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $632,625 | $78,164 | $63,712 | $58,352 | 17 | $60,532 | $76,184 | $22,216 |
| 2024 | $619,742 | $79,195 | $79,563 | $68,372 | 19 | $72,332 | $71,964 | $21,164 |
| 2023 | $614,420 | $1,939 | $58,440 | $52,352 | 16 | $52,452 | $10,761 | $22,481 |
| 2022 | $672,180 | $78,484 | $66,072 | $64,435 | 26 | $64,535 | $77,971 | $25,394 |
| 2021 | $660,338 | $38,869 | $67,025 | $61,635 | 21 | — | $35,922 | $26,843 |
| 2020 | $687,054 | $22,762 | $65,005 | $58,975 | 20 | — | $19,762 | $26,393 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Meckler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes education, religious and cultural activities, youth programs, health research and treatment, parks, and conservation. For example, Barnard College describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education to promising and high-achieving young women; Columbia-Barnard Hillel says it serves Columbia University students through religious, cultural, social, and community-service activities. The Bridge Golf Foundation says it uses golf to improve life outcomes for young men of color, while St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for catastrophic pediatric diseases through research and treatment. Sutton Place Parks Conservancy says it works to restore and beautify five neighborhood parks.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $58,352. Grants ranged from $25 to $25,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants were $25,000 to The Pennington Fund, $12,750 to Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, and $10,595 to Congregation Emanuel. Other notable grants included $5,000 to Town School Annual Fund and $1,000 to Tulane University Fund. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alan M Meckler, Ellen L Meckler, and Alan B Abramson as directors.
The Meckler Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan B. Abramson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan M. Meckler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen L. Meckler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Meckler Foundation Inc
How much does The Meckler Foundation Inc give each year?
The Meckler Foundation Inc gave $58K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 19 grants.
What is The Meckler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Meckler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $3,432, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Meckler Foundation Inc that year got $438 on average.
Where does The Meckler Foundation Inc give grants?
The Meckler Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (37%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants).
Does The Meckler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Meckler Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Meckler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Meckler Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Pennington Fund ($25,000), Schwarzman Animal Medical Center ($12,750) and Congregation Emanuel ($10,595), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Meckler Foundation Inc?
The Meckler Foundation Inc reported $633K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Meckler Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes education, religious and cultural activities, youth programs, health research and treatment, parks, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Meckler Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Meckler Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Meckler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3802660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Meckler 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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