Quick Summary
Name: George A. and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,041,377 - $1,193,049 |
| Grant Range | $4,000 - $125,000 |
| Average Grant | $20,000 (median) |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (Quarterly) |
Contact Details
Address: 80 Exchange Street, Suite No. 3, Binghamton, New York 13901
Phone: (607) 722-0181
Website: http://www.meefoundation.org/
Geographic Focus
- Broome County, NY
- Delaware County, NY
- Cameron County, PA
- Occasionally surrounding areas
Funding Priorities
- Healthcare (including hospitals and skilled nursing facilities)
- Education
- Arts and Culture (including performing arts)
- Community and Recreation
- Health and Human Services
- Public Safety (including emergency equipment)
- Capital projects
- Well-established programs
- Start-up funds and new initiatives
What They Don't Fund
- Awards to individuals
- Churches or organizations for religious purposes (typically)
- Operating support (typically)
- Sponsorships (typically)
- Endowments (typically)
- Marketing expenses (typically)
- Requests that unnecessarily duplicate the work of other local organizations
Application Method
Organizations must first contact the Foundation's Executive Director to discuss the grant request and confirm eligibility at least two weeks prior to the application deadline. The Board holds quarterly meetings in February, May, August, and November. Applications must clearly identify a current need, show realistic objectives, outline action steps, and describe how outcomes will be measured. Minimum grant amount is $1,000. Limited to 501(c)(3) organizations in the specified geographic areas.
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