The Richard and Cheryl Metrick
THE RICHARD AND CHERYL METRICK is a private foundation based in North Hills, New York. Its 2025 IRS filing states that it conducts no direct charitable activities and primarily supports other tax-exempt organizations through contributions.
Key facts about The Richard and Cheryl Metrick
In short: The Richard and Cheryl Metrick gave $39K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 13-7357433
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- Average grant
- $2,139
- Median grant
- $1,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2025)
- Total assets
- $234,221
- Primary geography
- New York (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$234K
-10.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$39K
-10.5% YoY
Grant Count
18
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-10.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard and Cheryl Metrick reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Richard and Cheryl Metrick open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 252% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its primary purpose as supporting other exempt organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions address hunger and food insecurity, mental health and essential human services, wildlife conservation, and medical research and education. These are the grantees’ missions, not a stated mission or set of focus areas for the foundation.
For example, Long Island Cares says it works to address hunger and food insecurity on Long Island. Family Service League describes its work as providing mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services. The Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to protect wildlife and wild places through science, conservation, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $38,500 through 18 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest listed grants were $5,000 each to Long Island Cares, New Haven Youth Tennis and Education, and Robin Hood. Other notable awards included $3,750 to Harry Chapin Foundation; $2,500 each to Family Service League, Panther Ridge Conservation Center, and Planned Parenthood; and $2,000 to REACH Inc.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 18% to recipients in Connecticut. The remaining shares went to Florida (6%), Utah (2%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $51K (2019). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $39K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Long Island Cares ($5K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Cares Hauppauge, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| New Haven Youth Tennis and Education Guilford, CT | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Robin Hood New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Harry Chapin Foundation Huntington, NY | General Purpose | $3,750 |
| Family Service League Huntington, NY | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Panther Ridge Conservation Center Wellington, FL | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Reach Inc Farmington, CT | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Brooklyn Law School Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Lymphatic Education & Research Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $234,221 | $13,597 | $40,923 | $38,500 |
| 2024 | $261,547 | $23,204 | $45,194 | $43,000 |
| 2023 | $283,537 | $24,783 | $39,798 | $37,500 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $234,221 | $261,547 | $283,537 |
| Revenue | $13,597 | $23,204 | $24,783 |
| Expenses | $40,923 | $45,194 | $39,798 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $40,923 | $45,194 | $39,798 |
| Net Investment Income | $13,597 | $23,204 | $24,783 |
| Distributable Amount | $16,227 | $17,339 | $17,365 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cheryl Metrick and Andrew Metrick as trustees.
The Richard and Cheryl Metrick's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Metrick
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cheryl Metrick
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 1000 Royal Court 1301, North Hills, NY 11040-2616
Phone: (631) 421-0268
Frequently asked questions about The Richard and Cheryl Metrick
How much does The Richard and Cheryl Metrick give each year?
The Richard and Cheryl Metrick gave $39K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 18 grants.
What is The Richard and Cheryl Metrick's typical grant size?
The Richard and Cheryl Metrick's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,139, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Richard and Cheryl Metrick give grants?
The Richard and Cheryl Metrick gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (18%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Huntington, NY (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Richard and Cheryl Metrick give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Richard and Cheryl Metrick's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Richard and Cheryl Metrick's largest grantees?
The Richard and Cheryl Metrick's largest 2025 grantees include Long Island Cares ($5,000), New Haven Youth Tennis and Education ($5,000) and Robin Hood ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Richard and Cheryl Metrick?
The Richard and Cheryl Metrick reported $234K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Richard and Cheryl Metrick fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its primary purpose as supporting other exempt organizations through contributions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Richard and Cheryl Metrick?
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 Richard and Cheryl Metrick's EIN?
The Richard and Cheryl Metrick's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7357433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Richard and Cheryl Metrick accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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