The Metzger Family Foundation
The Metzger Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Morristown, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K.
The Metzger Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Metzger Family Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $4K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $3,500
- -30.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $3,500
- -30.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Metzger Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was One Simple Wish ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Metzger Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $213K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Simple Wish Trenton, NJ | Raise awareness about foster care and connect caring people to kids in need. | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $6,280 | $3,500 | 1 | $3,500 | — |
| 2021 | $6,280 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $494 |
| 2020 | $11,280 | $215,400 | $212,500 | 20 | — | $6,135 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Metzger Family Foundation's 2022 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Beatrice M. Fagan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cassandra M. Metzger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eleanor M. Armstrong
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew D. Metzger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Olivia M. Penizotto
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gale D. Metzger (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Metzger Family Foundation
How much does The Metzger Family Foundation give each year?
The Metzger Family Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
Where does The Metzger Family Foundation operate?
The Metzger Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York.
What is The Metzger Family Foundation's EIN?
The Metzger Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0509836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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