The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr
The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr is a private foundation based in Potomac, Maryland. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $180,000, supporting organizations with purposes including education, housing and homelessness services, hospice care, food assistance, and research.
The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr at a glance
In short: The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr gave $180K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in District of Columbia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,000
- -47.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,846
- -47.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,441,031
- +25.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing instructs applicants to contact Maria Teresa de Z Meyer and submit a letter explaining why they are a candidate to receive funds. Recipients must be eligible to receive contributions under I.R.C. Section 501(c)(3). The filing lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Maria Teresa De Z Meyer
Mailing address: 9800 Sotweed Drive, Potomac, MD 20854
Phone: (301) 299-8236
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Archdiocese of Washington ($65K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 49 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (69%), Maryland (25%), Virginia (3%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 122% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2020) to $340K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Washington Washington, DC | Educational Resources for Latino Students | $65,000 |
| New Endeavors by Women Washington, DC | General Support | $35,000 |
| JSSA Rockville, MD | Hospice Program | $20,000 |
| San Miguel School Washington, DC | General Support | $15,000 |
| St Mark RC Church Catonsville, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Global Autoimmune Institute McLean, VA | Autoimmune Disease Research | $5,000 |
| John S Mulholland Family Foundation Inc Washington, DC | Food for the Needy | $5,000 |
| Manitos Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church Potomac, MD | Care and Share | $5,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church Potomac, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,441,031 | $475,847 | $187,144 | $180,000 | 13 | $180,000 | $434,413 | $198,402 |
| 2023 | $1,152,328 | $128,596 | $346,601 | $340,000 | 13 | $340,000 | $87,176 | $179,277 |
| 2022 | $1,370,333 | $111,700 | $92,695 | $87,000 | 9 | $87,000 | $63,156 | $186,796 |
| 2021 | $1,351,328 | $159,974 | $89,005 | $81,000 | 7 | $81,000 | $58,078 | $180,353 |
| 2020 | $1,280,359 | $-78,344 | $72,307 | $66,000 | 7 | — | $55,758 | $147,472 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr reported a distributable amount of $198K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included educational resources for Latino students, a hospice program, autoimmune disease research, food for people in need, and general support.
Among its grantees, New Endeavors by Women says it partners with homeless women and provides housing, life-skills development, education, and employment support. The John S. Mulholland Family Foundation says it serves food-insecure, working-poor residents of Washington, DC, through food pantries. Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation says it provides resources for contemplative living and leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $180,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $65,000, with a median of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $65,000 to the Archdiocese of Washington for educational resources for Latino students; $35,000 to New Endeavors by Women for general support; $20,000 to JSSA for its hospice program; and $15,000 to San Miguel School for general support. Other reported awards included $10,000 to St Mark RC Church, and $5,000 each to Global Autoimmune Institute, the John S. Mulholland Family Foundation, Manitos, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, St Francis Episcopal Church, and The Trinitarians. Potomac River Keepers received $2,500. Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation also received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Maria Teresa de Z Meyer as director, president, and treasurer; Carlos Roberto Bensen Meyer as director and vice president; Ana Maria Meyer Hill as director and secretary; and Teresa Micaela Meyer Prendergast as director.
The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr is led by Maria Teresa De Z. Meyer, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maria Teresa De Z. Meyer
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Roberto Bensen Meyer
Director & V.p.
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Maria Meyer Hill
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Micaela Meyer Prendergast
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Katharine Maria Meyer (2020) — Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Robert Bensen Meyer Jr
How much does The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr give each year?
The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr gave $180K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $340K across 13 grants.
What is The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr's typical grant size?
The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,846, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr give grants?
The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr gives mostly in District of Columbia: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants) and Potomac, MD (2 grants).
Does The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr give general operating support?
Yes: 54% of The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr's largest grantees?
The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr's largest 2024 grantees include Archdiocese of Washington ($65,000), New Endeavors by Women ($35,000) and JSSA ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr?
The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $180K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $198K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational resources for Latino students, a hospice program, autoimmune disease research, food for people in need, and general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr's EIN?
The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2104075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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