The Meyers Foundation concentrates its giving on higher education and national Jewish communal organizations. Most dollars go to a small number of sizeable gifts — notably to university faculties and research programs — alongside support for Jewish advocacy and federation work. The foundation appears to favor established, national institutions rather than small local nonprofits.
Concentrated giving: a small number of relatively large grants, including repeat funding to at least one university; national, institution-focused gifts rather than many small or local grants.
The Meyers Foundation C/o Philip Meyers III gives at a level that can materially support established institutions, with two $50,000 grants in the recent record: one to Harvard College Faculty of Art and Sciences and one to Case Western Reserve University. That pattern sits beside continued support for Jewish communal organizations and selected public-interest nonprofits, showing a mix of higher-education funding and charitable giving to national advocacy and service groups. The foundation’s recent grants include repeated support for Case Western Reserve University, along with grants to the American Jewish Committee, Jewish Federations of North America, Friends of United Hatzolah, and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces. Those names point to a donor that favors recognizable organizations with national reach. In addition to Jewish communal infrastructure, the portfolio touches university research, public health-related associations, and civic or humanitarian groups. The overall picture is of a private foundation making one-time charitable contributions, often at modest-to-midrange levels, but with a few larger awards that stand out in the grant file.
Higher education is a clear part of the foundation’s giving. In 2024, it gave $20,000 to Case Western Reserve University, and in 2023 it gave $50,000 to the university and another $50,000 to Harvard College Faculty of Art and Sciences. Those grants indicate support for university-level academic and faculty work rather than small local education nonprofits. Jewish communal and public affairs organizations also appear repeatedly. The foundation gave $20,000 to the American Jewish Committee and $20,000 to Jewish Federations of North America in 2024. It also supported Friends of United Hatzolah and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces with $15,000 each that year, and made a $5,000 grant to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc. The giving pattern extends to congregational and emergency-support organizations as well, including Woodstock Jewish Congregation and Hadassah Emergency Fund. Beyond Jewish causes, the record includes grants for health, arts, and humanitarian work, such as Planned Parenthood, Fractured Atlas, International Rescue Committee, and Habitat for Humanity International.
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$194K
Most grants fall between $1K and $3K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$3K
About 5% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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Notable grantees: Case Western Reserve University, Harvard College Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Jewish Federations of North America, American Jewish Committee
Typical grants are small to mid-sized: the 25th percentile is $1,000, the median is $1,539, and the 75th percentile is $2,500. The distribution suggests a large number of modest gifts with a smaller set of much larger awards. Recipients do appear more than once across years, including Case Western Reserve University, Cincinnati Zoological Gardens, Micro Aid, Planned Parenthood, Nature Conservancy, and Woodstock Jewish Congregation. The foundation’s philosophy is reflected in the data as general charitable giving, unrestricted support, and one-time contributions, with no indication that it funds individuals or program-related investments.
Grantmaking is national, and all recorded recipient grants in the dataset went to U.S. organizations. Ohio stands out as the top state by grant count, even though the foundation is headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Recipient cities that recur include Cleveland, Cincinnati, New York, and Oak Brook, alongside grantees in Cambridge, Philadelphia, and Woodstock. Only 4% of grants went to recipients in Idaho, so the giving footprint is clearly broader than the foundation’s headquarters state.
The recent grants show a consistent mix of higher education, Jewish communal organizations, and public-interest groups. University recipients include Harvard College Faculty of Art and Sciences and Case Western Reserve University, while Jewish-sector grantees include American Jewish Committee, Jewish Federations of North America, and Friends of United Hatzolah.
The grant-size distribution centers on modest awards: the 25th percentile is $1,000, the median is $1,539, and the 75th percentile is $2,500. The file also includes larger outliers, including two $50,000 grants in the recent record.
Yes. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including Case Western Reserve University, Cincinnati Zoological Gardens, Micro Aid, Planned Parenthood, Nature Conservancy, and Woodstock Jewish Congregation. That suggests some recurring relationships alongside one-time gifts.
The giving is national, and every recorded recipient in the dataset is a U.S. organization. Ohio is the top state by grant count, while only 4% of grants went to recipients in Idaho.
The listed grants are characterized as charitable contributions, and the philosophy tags describe general charitable giving, unrestricted support, and one-time contributions. The recent record does not show program-related investments or gifts to individuals.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY | CLEVELAND, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES | NEW YORK, NY | $19,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| OUR LORD CHRIST KING CHURCH | CINCINNATI, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| WESTCHESTER REFORM TEMPLE | SCARSDALE, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEURORADIOLOGY | OAK BROOK, IL | $5,695 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| CINCINNATI ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS | CINCINNATI, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| MICRO AID | VENICE, CA | $4,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| JEWISH CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION OF NY - JCCA | BROOKLYN, NY | $3,350 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| SOCIETY OF NEUROINTERVENTIONAL SURGERY FOUNDATION | FAIRFAX, VA | $3,275 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY | NEWTON, MA | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | NEW YORK, NY | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| OXFAM AMERICA | BOSTON, MA | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| THIRTEEN WNET | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY FOUNDATION | RESTON, VA | $1,090 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| HARVARD UNIVERSITY | BOSTON, MA | $1,065 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | ASPEN, CO | $1,037 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| OMEGA INSTITUTE | RHINEBECK, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| WOODSTOCK JEWISH CONGREGATION | WOODSTOCK, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES | OAK BROOK, IL | $1,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA | OAK BROOK, IL | $1,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| SEVEN HILLS SCHOOLS | CINCINNATI, OH | $1,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA HONOR MEDICAL SOCIETY | AURORA, CO | $500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| GANNON UNIVERSITY | ERIE, PA | $500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | ST LOUIS, MO | $500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| LA SOUPE CHARITY | CINCINNATI, OH | $500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| TRINITY COLLEGE | HARTFORD, CT | $500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | ANN ARBOR, MI | $500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | DALLAS, TX | $399 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY | CLEVELAND, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| CINCINNATI ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS | CINCINNATI, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| SOCIETY OF NEUROINTERVENTIONAL SURGERY FOUNDATION | FAIRFAX, VA | $3,325 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY | NEWTON, MA | $3,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| MICRO AID | VENICE, CA | $2,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| HARVARD UNIVERSITY | BOSTON, MA | $2,065 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEURORADIOLOGY | OAK BROOK, IL | $2,044 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| MAGEN DAVID ADOM | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| RAINFOREST ACTION FUND | SEATTLE, WA | $2,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| WOODSTOCK JEWISH CONGREGATION | WOODSTOCK, NY | $2,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $2,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA | OAK BROOK, IL | $1,975 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL | AMERICUS, GA | $1,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
$20,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
$20,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
OUR LORD CHRIST KING CHURCH
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
WESTCHESTER REFORM TEMPLE
$10,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEURORADIOLOGY
$5,695CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
CINCINNATI ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS
$5,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
MICRO AID
$4,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
SOCIETY OF NEUROINTERVENTIONAL SURGERY FOUNDATION
$3,275CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$3,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
THIRTEEN WNET
$2,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY FOUNDATION
$1,090CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
$1,065CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
WOODSTOCK JEWISH CONGREGATION
$1,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
$1,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
SEVEN HILLS SCHOOLS
$1,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA HONOR MEDICAL SOCIETY
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
GANNON UNIVERSITY
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
TRINITY COLLEGE
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
$500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
$20,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
$20,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
CINCINNATI ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS
$5,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
SOCIETY OF NEUROINTERVENTIONAL SURGERY FOUNDATION
$3,325CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
MICRO AID
$2,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
$2,065CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEURORADIOLOGY
$2,044CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$2,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
RAINFOREST ACTION FUND
$2,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
WOODSTOCK JEWISH CONGREGATION
$2,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL
$1,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION