Quick Summary
Name: Edward & Sandra Meyer Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker (Invitation Only)
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $16.6 million (recent year) |
| Grant Range | $1,000 - $16,000,000+ |
| Average Grant | $1,660,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
New York, NY 10022 No website available No public contact information (does not accept unsolicited proposals)
Geographic Focus
- Primarily New York City and New York State
- Some national giving to major institutions
Funding Priorities
- Medical research and clinical care - Major focus on cancer research (e.g., $75M to Weill Cornell Medical College for Meyer Cancer Center)
- Arts and culture - Museums, performing arts, libraries (Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Manhattan Theatre Club, Film Society of Lincoln Center, American Museum of Natural History, New York Public Library, New York Historical Society)
- Education - Universities and educational programs (Cornell University, Prep for Prep, The Dalton School)
- Jewish organizations and federated giving - American Jewish Committee, UJA Federation of New York, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available (foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals)
Application Method
Invitation Only - The Edward & Sandra Meyer Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. The foundation operates through trustee discretion and relationship-based grantmaking. They maintain a low public profile and do not have a website or formal application process.
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