The Meyers Foundation
The Meyers Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2025, it reported 32 charitable grants totaling $163,911, supporting organizations that include universities, Jewish and Israel-focused organizations, health-related groups, and community and cultural organizations.
The Meyers Foundation at a glance
In short: The Meyers Foundation gave $164K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $163,911
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,122
- +26.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,963,859
- +1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (50% 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 Meyers Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2770 Observatory Avenue 404, Cincinnati, OH 45208-2233
Phone: (212) 305-6384
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Meyers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Jewish Committee ($20K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 164 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (50%), Ohio (22%), and Pennsylvania (13%). Recipients in Illinois received 5% and those in Massachusetts received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Meyers Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 32 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2019) to $164K (2020). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $164K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of North America New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $19,000 |
| Our Lord Christ King Church Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Westchester Reform Temple Scarsdale, NY | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| American Society of Neuroradiology Oak Brook, IL | Charitable Contribution | $5,695 |
| Cincinnati Zoological Gardens Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Micro Aid Venice, CA | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,963,859 | $218,302 | $193,811 | $163,911 | 32 | $167,120 | $191,611 | $165,255 |
| 2024 | $1,938,868 | $265,340 | $154,963 | $134,174 | 33 | $136,924 | $247,301 | $157,670 |
| 2023 | $1,828,491 | $123,366 | $159,346 | $138,692 | 35 | $141,317 | $105,337 | $138,811 |
| 2022 | $1,864,471 | $61,014 | $181,740 | $159,856 | 32 | $162,381 | $41,655 | $143,230 |
| 2021 | $1,985,197 | $281,898 | $173,692 | $146,603 | 32 | $149,128 | $257,334 | $156,099 |
| 2020 | $1,876,991 | $191,291 | $186,307 | $164,400 | 31 | — | $173,266 | $132,612 |
| 2019 | $1,872,007 | $238,395 | $117,141 | $87,388 | 38 | — | $215,844 | $122,605 |
| 2018 | $1,750,193 | $168,670 | $131,852 | $92,906 | 33 | — | $136,430 | $119,027 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Meyers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K 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 included support for Case Western Reserve University, whose stated strengths include health, engineering, arts and sciences, and other fields; Friends of United Hatzalah, which says it supports organizations providing medical and trauma-related first responder services; and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, which says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors.
Other 2025 grantees included organizations whose stated missions relate to neuroradiology standards and training, radiology, children and families facing healthcare needs, and preserving local history. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $163,911. Grant amounts ranged from $399 to $20,000, with a median of $2,000. Listed grant purposes were “charitable contribution.”
Among the largest grants were $20,000 each to American Jewish Committee, Case Western Reserve University, Friends of United Hatzalah, and Jewish Federation of North America; $19,000 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces; and $10,000 each to Our Lord Christ King Church and Westchester Reform Temple.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Philip Meyers III as president and Ann Meyers as secretary.
The Meyers Foundation is led by Philip Meyers III, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Philip Meyers III
President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Meyers
Secretary
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Meyers Foundation
How much does The Meyers Foundation give each year?
The Meyers Foundation gave $164K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $134K across 33 grants.
What is The Meyers Foundation's typical grant size?
The Meyers Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,122, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Meyers Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Meyers Foundation give grants?
The Meyers Foundation gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (22%) and Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Cincinnati, OH (4 grants), Oak Brook, IL (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Who are The Meyers Foundation's largest grantees?
The Meyers Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Jewish Committee ($20,000), Case Western Reserve University ($20,000) and Friends of United Hatzalah ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Meyers Foundation?
The Meyers Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Meyers Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Meyers Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Meyers Foundation's EIN?
The Meyers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6023945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does The Meyers Foundation 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 14, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 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 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). The Meyers Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-meyers-foundation-morg_3505ba4f5aa047239833e531e650f108
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