The New York Mets Foundation concentrates its giving on sports‑linked youth development, community relief, and pediatric/healthcare causes, with a heavy internal commitment to its own Amazin' Mets Foundation alongside a diverse set of local nonprofits. Grants frequently support youth athletics and education, hospital/children's health initiatives, and community safety/food security programs in New York and in communities connected to the team (notably St. Lucie/Florida).
NEW YORK METS FOUNDATION INC is headquartered in Flushing, NY. It reported $3,115,538 in annual grants in its latest 990 year on file (2024). Its recent giving centers on team-run community programs and player foundations, youth baseball and athletic access, children’s hospitals and pediatric health and wellness, education, and broader community support. The largest grant listed was $1,630,704 to AMAZIN' METS FOUNDATION INC for charitable purposes, followed by $180,498 to AMAZIN' METS FOUNDATION INC for community support. Other major grants included $132,627 to FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL NEW YORK for community support, $100,000 to HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY for health/wellness, $100,000 to CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF THE KING'S DAUGHTERS for health/wellness, and $100,000 to NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION for health/wellness. The foundation also made $100,000 grants to REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN for baseball and CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES for health/wellness. Typical grant size data show a p25 of $20,000, a median of $37,000, and a p75 of $100,000. NEW YORK METS FOUNDATION INC does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
Recent grantmaking spans youth/amateur athletics and recreation, community health programs, and general community support. Notable grants include $80,709 to PITCH IN FOR BASEBALL for supporting amateur / youth athletes, $70,000 to BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST LUCIE COUNTY INC for youth, and $100,000 to HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY for health/wellness. Other recent grants included $132,627 to FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL NEW YORK for community support, $50,000 to CAMBA INC for health/wellness, and $34,000 to RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEW YORK for youth. Education also appears in grants to HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMIES, LEARN FRESH EDUCATION CO, and MANHATTAN BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
NEW YORK METS FOUNDATION INC’s typical grant size is $20,000 at the 25th percentile, $37,000 at the median, and $100,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record shows a mix of larger awards to a few core organizations and many mid-sized grants to local nonprofits, schools, health institutions, and youth-serving groups. It funds organizations rather than individuals and, based on the available data, does not use program-related investments. The 2024 grant list shows frequent repeat support to connected entities such as AMAZIN' METS FOUNDATION INC.
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Most grants fall between $20K and $100K, with a median of $37K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$37K
75th Percentile
$100K
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Highly concentrated budget: the bulk of dollars flow to the foundation's own Amazin' Mets Foundation while the remainder is spread across many mid‑sized one‑off and recurring grants (mostly $15k–$132k). Mix of place‑based giving focused on New York and Mets‑affiliated communities, with both national pediatric hospital gifts and targeted local community/athletics investments.
Notable grantees: Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc, Food Bank of Central New York, Children's Hospital Los Angeles / Hospital for Special Surgery (representing pediatric/health giving), Pitch In For Baseball, Harlem Village Academies
NEW YORK METS FOUNDATION INC gives regionally, with 59% of grants to recipients in New York. Virginia is the state where it gives most often by grant count, followed in the recent list by New York, Florida, California, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. All listed grants were made to U.S. recipients; the recipient country distribution is 100% US. Recent awards also went to organizations in Ohio and Virginia.
The provided data does not state whether NEW YORK METS FOUNDATION INC accepts unsolicited applications. The recent record only shows completed grants to named organizations, including AMAZIN' METS FOUNDATION INC, FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL NEW YORK, and HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY.
Recent grants show support for youth/amateur athletics, health and wellness, community support, and education. Examples include PITCH IN FOR BASEBALL, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF THE KING'S DAUGHTERS, FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL NEW YORK, HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMIES, and JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION.
Typical grant size data show a 25th percentile of $20,000, a median of $37,000, and a 75th percentile of $100,000. Recent grants range from $10,000 to $1,630,704, with several awards at $100,000.
Recent grants include AMAZIN' METS FOUNDATION INC, FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL NEW YORK, HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF THE KING'S DAUGHTERS, NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION, PITCH IN FOR BASEBALL, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST LUCIE COUNTY INC, and JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION.
2024
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2024.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMAZIN' METS FOUNDATION INC | FLUSHING, NY | $1,630,704 | 2024 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| AMAZIN' METS FOUNDATION INC | FLUSHING, NY | $180,498 | 2024 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL NEW YORK | SYRACUSE, NY | $132,627 | 2024 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | ANN ARBOR, MI | $100,000 | 2024 | BASEBALL |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF THE KING'S DAUGHTERS | NORFOLK, VA | $100,000 | 2024 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION | NEW HYDE PARK, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| PITCH IN FOR BASEBALL | HARLEYSVILLE, PA | $80,709 | 2024 | SUPPORTING AMATEUR / YOUTH ATHLETES |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST LUCIE COUNTY INC | FORT PIERCE, FL | $70,000 | 2024 | YOUTH |
| NY POLICE & FIRE WIDOWS' CHILDREN'S BENEFIT FUND INC | NEW YORK, NY | $65,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMIES | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2024 | YOUTH |
| CAMBA INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $50,000 | 2024 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| CITY PARKS FOUNDATION INC | QUEENS, NY | $37,500 | 2024 | YOUTH |
| JOHAN SANTANA FOUNDATION | BRONXVILLE, NY | $37,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $34,000 | 2024 | YOUTH |
| NYU LANGONE HEALTH | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2024 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| LEARN FRESH EDUCATION CO | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2024 | YOUTH |
| HELP USA INC | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| ZIMS FOUNDATION INC | CLEVELAND, OH | $20,000 | 2024 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| HICKORY HIGH SCHOOL | CHESAPEAKE, VA | $20,000 | 2024 | YOUTH |
| MANHATTAN BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION | MANHATTAN BEACH, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | YOUTH |
| JUSTIN TURNER FOUNDATION | MARINA DEL REY, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| ST LUCIE COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS CHRISTMAS 4 KIDS INC | PORT ST LUCIE, FL | $17,500 | 2024 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| AHRC NEW YORK CITY FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $15,000 | 2024 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2024 | SUPPORTING AMATEUR / YOUTH ATHLETES |
| NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY | BROOKVILLE, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
AMAZIN' METS FOUNDATION INC
$1,630,704CHARITABLE PURPOSES
AMAZIN' METS FOUNDATION INC
$180,498COMMUNITY SUPPORT
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
$100,000BASEBALL
HEALTH/WELLNESS
NY POLICE & FIRE WIDOWS' CHILDREN'S BENEFIT FUND INC
$65,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
JOHAN SANTANA FOUNDATION
$37,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
HELP USA INC
$25,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
ZIMS FOUNDATION INC
$20,000HEALTH/WELLNESS
HICKORY HIGH SCHOOL
$20,000YOUTH
JUSTIN TURNER FOUNDATION
$20,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
ST LUCIE COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS CHRISTMAS 4 KIDS INC
$17,500COMMUNITY SUPPORT
AHRC NEW YORK CITY FOUNDATION INC
$15,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM
$15,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
$10,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT