William Mead Regan Foundation
The William Mead Regan Foundation is a private foundation based in Southampton, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $49,500 to charitable organizations.
William Mead Regan Foundation at a glance
In short: William Mead Regan Foundation gave $50K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,500
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,950
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $518,571
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (39% 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 William Mead Regan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2058, Southampton, NY 11969
Phone: (917) 592-0099
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William Mead Regan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Guardsmen ($10K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (39%), California (35%), Texas (20%), and Wyoming (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How William Mead Regan Foundation gives
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $55K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardsmen San Francisco, CA | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| We Defy Foundation McKinney, TX | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Beaverkill Valley Land Trust New York, NY | General Purposes | $7,500 |
| A Single Bite Liberty, NY | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| High Fives Non Profit Foundation Truckee, CA | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Catskill Art Space Livingston Manor, NY | General Purposes | $3,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen New York, NY | Lymphoma Research | $2,500 |
| Coombs Outdoors Jackson, WY | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| The Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Open Space Institute New York, NY | General Purposes | $1,000 |
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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 | $518,571 | $74,485 | $59,771 | $49,500 | 10 | $49,500 | $68,617 | $36,351 |
| 2024 | $509,356 | $124,459 | $52,452 | $45,000 | 10 | $45,000 | $117,007 | $33,993 |
| 2023 | $457,167 | $135,361 | $65,633 | $55,000 | 11 | $55,000 | $26,871 | $27,954 |
| 2022 | $435,651 | $54,386 | $59,330 | $55,000 | 7 | $55,000 | $51,456 | $29,480 |
| 2021 | $453,295 | $188,014 | $48,027 | $45,000 | 6 | $45,000 | $91,027 | $30,255 |
| 2020 | $378,663 | $456,496 | $3,984 | $500 | 1 | — | $173,687 | $22,420 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Mead Regan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K 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 include support for organizations working in areas such as land conservation, ocean and beach protection, civic and youth activities, and lymphoma research. For example, the Beaverkill Valley Land Trust describes its work as holding and managing ecologically important lands in the Catskills for open space, education, and recreation. The Surfrider Foundation says it works to protect and promote enjoyment of oceans, waves, and beaches. The Guardsmen describes its mission as civic, educational, and philanthropic, including promoting activities to combat juvenile delinquency.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $49,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $4,250. Its largest grants were $10,000 each to The Guardsmen and We Defy Foundation; $7,500 to Beaverkill Valley Land Trust; and $5,000 each to A Single Bite and High Fives Non Profit Foundation. Other 2025 recipients included Catskill Art Space ($3,500), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen ($2,500 for lymphoma research), Coombs Outdoors ($2,500), The Surfrider Foundation ($2,500), and Open Space Institute ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth D Regan as President, Andrew W Regan as Vice President, and Alexandra D Regan as Secretary.
William Mead Regan Foundation is led by Elizabeth D Regan, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth D Regan
President
Director - President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra D Regan
Secretary
Director - Secretary → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew W Regan
Vice President
Director - Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 William Mead Regan Foundation
How much does William Mead Regan Foundation give each year?
William Mead Regan Foundation gave $50K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 10 grants.
What is William Mead Regan Foundation's typical grant size?
William Mead Regan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,250, and its average grant was $4,950, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William Mead Regan Foundation give grants?
William Mead Regan Foundation's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (35%) and Texas (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does William Mead Regan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of William Mead Regan Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William Mead Regan Foundation's largest grantees?
William Mead Regan Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Guardsmen ($10,000), We Defy Foundation ($10,000) and Beaverkill Valley Land Trust ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William Mead Regan Foundation?
William Mead Regan Foundation reported $519K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William Mead Regan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as land conservation, ocean and beach protection, civic and youth activities, and lymphoma research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William Mead Regan Foundation?
The foundation 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 William Mead Regan Foundation's EIN?
William Mead Regan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3815082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does William Mead Regan 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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