The Menezes Foundation Inc
The Menezes Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Massachusetts, New York, and Texas.
The Menezes Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Menezes Foundation Inc gave $257K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $256,850
- +59.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,685
- +155.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $4,556,146
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Menezes 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: Co Cbiz 685 Third Ave 4Th Fl, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 590-7900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Menezes Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was MIT Sloan School of Management ($130K). Together the top 10 received $257K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 71 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 47% to recipients in New York, and 2% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Menezes Foundation Inc gives
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2024) to $1.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $257K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Sloan School of Management Cambridge, MA | General Support | $130,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of NY New York, NY | General Support | $59,050 |
| American Indian Fund New York, NY | General Support | $44,800 |
| Archdiocese of New York (Cardinal's Appeal) New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Pratham USA Houston, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Student Adovcacy Elmsford, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithiology Ithaca, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Metropolitan Opera House New York, NY | General Support | $500 |
| New York Public Radio New York, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Thirteen 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 | $4,556,146 | $291,240 | $322,303 | $256,850 | 10 | $269,975 | $240,831 | $249,362 |
| 2024 | $4,595,089 | $264,341 | $212,712 | $161,120 | 16 | $164,626 | $217,355 | $228,437 |
| 2023 | $4,547,495 | $6,895 | $350,397 | $299,460 | 15 | $302,467 | $68,891 | $227,725 |
| 2022 | $4,895,074 | $-98,933 | $269,902 | $201,260 | 16 | $208,325 | $383,610 | $259,871 |
| 2021 | $5,275,862 | $305,945 | $1,624,071 | $1,562,700 | 14 | — | $833,759 | $299,162 |
| 2020 | $6,612,307 | $-664,948 | $249,950 | $183,500 | 1 | — | $91,733 | $306,007 |
| 2019 | $7,527,205 | $320,075 | $341,523 | $269,500 | 1 | — | $264,023 | $292,562 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Menezes Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $249K 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
The grant list includes a business school, charitable and religious organizations, an education organization, and cultural and media organizations. New York Public Radio, which received a grant in 2025, describes its mission as “to make the mind more curious, the heart more open, and the spirit more joyful through excellent audio programming that is deeply rooted in New York.” This is the grantee’s stated mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $256,850. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $130,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest grants included $130,000 to MIT Sloan School of Management for general support, $59,050 to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of NY for general support, and $44,800 to American Indian Fund for general support. Other grants included $15,000 to the Archdiocese of New York (Cardinal’s Appeal) and $5,000 to Pratham USA, each for general support. Five additional listed grants were $500 or $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tara A Menezes as Director/President; Pia Krueger as Director/Treasurer; Alia Menezes and Mita N Menezes as Directors; and Martin M Menezes as Director/Secretary.
The Menezes Foundation Inc is led by Tara A. Menezes, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tara A. Menezes
Director & President
Director & Secetary → Director & Secretary, 2023
Director & Secretary → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mita N. Menezes
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin M. Menezes
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alia Menezes
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pia Krueger
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: M. Alia Menezes (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Pia A. Menezes (2019–2023) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Victor J. Menezes (2019–2023) — Director & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Menezes Foundation Inc
How much does The Menezes Foundation Inc give each year?
The Menezes Foundation Inc gave $257K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $161K across 16 grants.
What is The Menezes Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Menezes Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $25,685, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Menezes Foundation Inc give grants?
The Menezes Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Menezes Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Menezes Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Menezes Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Menezes Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include MIT Sloan School of Management ($130,000), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of NY ($59,050) and American Indian Fund ($44,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Menezes Foundation Inc?
The Menezes Foundation Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $270K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $249K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Menezes Foundation Inc fund?
The grant list includes a business school, charitable and religious organizations, an education organization, and cultural and media organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Menezes 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 Menezes Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Menezes Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4147704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Menezes 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Menezes Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Menezes Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-menezes-foundation-inc-morg_66e6e2315da3420aa31104226c4cd867
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