The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation
The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Florida and several other states, including organizations serving children, supporting wildlife conservation, and assisting people with disabilities or health needs.
The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation gave $305K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $305,000
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,125
- +29.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $2,015,364
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (80% 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 Stephen E Myers Family Foundation
- 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: 915 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 805-5569
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County ($120K). Together the top 8 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 48 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients, 11% to North Carolina, 3% each to Connecticut and Massachusetts, and 2% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 190% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $169K (2020) to $723K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Provide healthy meals and a secure environement and assist in offering academic support to children and teens. | $120,000 |
| Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society West Palm Beach, FL | Help support the zoo's mission of connecting people to wildlife and wild places. | $100,000 |
| Allegro Foundation Charlotte, NC | Support Children with Disabilities Through Gratuitous Programs | $25,000 |
| Place of Hope West Palm Beach, FL | Help serve children, youth, and families in crisis through various programs | $25,000 |
| Refugee Support Services Charlotte, NC | Contribute to the efforts through rss to create spaces of belonging and connection for individuals from diverse backgrounds. | $10,000 |
| Retrain to Walk Norwalk, CT | Provide individualized workouts and resources to people with spinal cord injuries and other forms of paralysis. | $10,000 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind Newton, MA | Provide assistance and support to the blind through philanthropic programs | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Washington, DC | Help blood cancer patients by investing in research, connecting patients and caregivers, and advocating for healthcare access | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,015,364 | $105,953 | $330,413 | $305,000 | 8 | $305,000 | $84,865 | $160,379 |
| 2024 | $2,239,824 | $169,532 | $287,976 | $265,000 | 9 | $265,000 | $146,006 | $152,752 |
| 2023 | $2,358,268 | $92,505 | $449,892 | $428,400 | 9 | $428,400 | $71,038 | $133,477 |
| 2022 | $2,715,655 | $75,841 | $262,867 | $231,000 | 12 | $231,000 | $47,868 | $157,317 |
| 2021 | $2,902,681 | $214,580 | $755,399 | $722,712 | 10 | $722,712 | $181,918 | $223,456 |
| 2020 | $3,443,500 | $10,277 | $200,592 | $169,162 | 8 | — | — | $200,670 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $160K 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 supported organizations with varied programs. For example, Allegro Foundation describes its work as combining movement instruction with educational and medical expertise to teach children with disabilities and enhance their quality of life. PLACE OF HOPE describes its mission as providing a stable and loving family environment for children who are hurting and their families.
Other 2025 grant purposes included supporting children and teens with meals, a secure environment, and academic support; connecting people to wildlife and wild places; serving children, youth, and families in crisis; creating spaces of belonging for people from diverse backgrounds; assisting people with spinal cord injuries or paralysis; supporting people who are blind; and helping blood cancer patients through research, patient and caregiver connections, and healthcare-access advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $305,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $120,000, with a median grant of $17,500. Its 2024 filing reported 9 grants totaling $265,000, and its 2023 filing reported 9 grants totaling $428,400.
The largest 2025 grants were $120,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and $100,000 to Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, both in West Palm Beach, Florida. Other grants included $25,000 each to Allegro Foundation and PLACE OF HOPE; $10,000 each to Refugee Support Services, Retrain to Walk, and Carroll Center for the Blind; and $5,000 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Stephen E Myers is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation is led by Stephen E. Myers, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen E. Myers
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joanna Myers (2020–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Stephen E Myers Family Foundation
How much does The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation give each year?
The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation gave $305K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $265K across 9 grants.
What is The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $38,125, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation give grants?
The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County ($120,000), Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society ($100,000) and Allegro Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation?
The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $305K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $160K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations with varied programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation?
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 Stephen E Myers Family Foundation's EIN?
The Stephen E Myers Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2770563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Stephen E Myers Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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