The Helen And Harold C Mayer Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-6062833
Foundation Overview
Based in New York, NY, The Helen And Harold C Mayer Foundation has awarded 177 grants totaling $1,306,004 to organizations in New York, Massachusetts and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $350,844, with a median award of $1,300.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 total grants. Insufficient data for reliable pattern analysis. Foundation may be highly selective or recently established.
Geographic Focus
69% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (80%), Bronx (7%), Brooklyn (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 1638% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Helen And Harold C Mayer Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Ellen Rittmaster | $342,263 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Nancy Mayer | $348,997 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Joan Mayer | $350,844 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Jewish Home And Hospital | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| 92 Street Ymha | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Barnard College | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Vassar College | $1,000 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | $1,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Safe Horizon | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Dalton School | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Uja Federation Of Jewish Philanthropies | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The Churchhill School & Center | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Riverdale Country School | $3,500 | Bronx, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| United Hospital Fund | $2,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| New York Public Library | $8,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Wildlife Conservation | $1,800 | Bronx, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Glendale, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Fontaine Medical Center | $1,000 | Harwich, MA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Visiting Nurse Service | $1,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Congregation Emanu-el | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Hole In The Wall Gang Fund | $2,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Animal Medical Center | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Central Park Conservancy | $3,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| New York Philharmonic | $2,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Aspca | $1,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theater | $100 | Chatham, MA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Pathways Inc | $2,500 | Corning, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Lenox Hill Hospital | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Florence Griswold Museum | $2,000 | Old Lyme, CT, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Friends Of Pleasant Bay | $50 | Harwich, MA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Musical Masterworks | $500 | Old Lyme, CT, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Penn Fund | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Glaucoma Foundation | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Ct Audubon Society | $2,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Uja Federation Of New York | $3,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Lift | $2,000 | Anaheim Hills, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Als Association | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Alzheimers Research Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| American Parkinsons Disease | $50 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Arttable Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Community Service Society | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Macular Diseases Association | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Arthritis Foundation | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The Penn Fund | $1,800 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Unicef Usa | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Homemade Hope | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Jewish Home And Hospital | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| 92 Street Ymha | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Barnard College | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Vassar College | $500 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | $1,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Safe Horizon | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Dalton School | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Uja Federation Of Jewish Philanthropies | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| The Churchhill School & Center | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Riverdale Country School | $1,000 | Bronx, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| United Hospital Fund | $2,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| New York Public Library | $6,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Wildlife Conservation | $1,800 | Bronx, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation | $500 | Glendale, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Fontaine Medical Center | $500 | Harwich, MA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Visiting Nurse Service | $1,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Congregation Emanu-el | $3,200 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Hole In The Wall Gang Fund | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Animal Medical Center | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Central Park Conservancy | $2,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| New York Philharmonic | $2,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Aspca | $1,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theater | $150 | Chatham, MA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Pathways Inc | $1,500 | Corning, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Lenox Hill Hospital | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Florence Griswold Museum | $2,000 | Old Lyme, CT, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Friends Of Pleasant Bay | $50 | Harwich, MA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Musical Masterworks | $500 | Old Lyme, CT, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Penn Fund | $2,800 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Glaucoma Foundation | $50 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| National Resources Defense Council | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Nyc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Ct Audubon Society | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Uja Federation Of New York | $3,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Lift | $2,000 | Anaheim Hills, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Maine Idea | $1,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Portalove Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Jewish Home And Hospital | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| 92 Street Ymha | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Barnard College | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Vassar College | $500 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | $1,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Safe Horizon | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Dalton School | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Uja Federation Of Jewish Philanthropies | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| The Churchhill School & Center | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Riverdale Country School | $1,000 | Bronx, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| United Hospital Fund | $2,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| New York Public Library | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Wildlife Conservation | $1,800 | Bronx, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation | $500 | Glendale, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Fontaine Medical Center | $500 | Harwich, MA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Visiting Nurse Service | $1,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Congregation Emanu-el | $3,200 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Hole In The Wall Gang Fund | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Animal Medical Center | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Central Park Conservancy | $2,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| American Parkinsons | $50 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| New York Philharmonic | $2,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Aspca | $1,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theater | $150 | Chatham, MA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Pathways Inc | $2,000 | Corning, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Lenox Hill Hospital | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Florence Griswold Museum | $2,000 | Old Lyme, CT, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Trust For Public Land | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| I-park Foundation Inc | $500 | Southington, CT, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Friends Of Pleasant Bay | $50 | Harwich, MA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Musical Masterworks | $500 | Old Lyme, CT, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Penn Fund | $2,800 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Glaucoma Foundation | $50 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Rockefeller University | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Sanctuary For Families | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| National Resources Defense Council | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Nyc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Ct Audubon Society | $500 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Community Foundation Of Nj | $1,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Ocean Medical Center Foundation | $2,000 | Brick, NJ, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Uja Federation Of New York | $3,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Jewish Home And Hospital | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| 92 Street Ymha | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Barnard College | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Vassar College | $500 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | $1,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Safe Horizon | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Dalton School | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Uja Federation | $6,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| The Churchhill School & Center | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Riverdale Country School | $1,000 | Bronx, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| United Hospital Fund | $2,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| New York Public Library | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Wildlife Conservation | $1,800 | Bronx, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Glendale, CA, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Fontaine Medical Center | $500 | Harwich, MA, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Visiting Nurse Service | $1,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Congregation Emanu-el | $3,200 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Hole In The Wall Gang Camp | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Animal Medical Center | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Central Park Conservancy | $2,800 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| American Parkinsons | $50 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| New York Philharmonic | $2,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Aspca | $1,300 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theater | $150 | Chatham, MA, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Pathways Inc | $2,500 | Corning, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Lenox Hill Hospital | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Bcured | $1,500 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Florence Griswold Museum | $2,000 | Old Lyme, CT, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Trust For Public Land | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| I-park Foundation Inc | $500 | Southington, CT, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Friends Of Pleasant Bay | $50 | Harwich, MA, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Musical Masterworks | $500 | Old Lyme, CT, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Homemade Hope | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Penn Fund | $2,800 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Glaucoma Foundation | $50 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Grace Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Rockefeller University | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Sanctuary For Families | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Save Barnegut Bay | $1,000 | Brick, NJ, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2015 |
| Servehere Ct - Community Foundation Of Eastern Ct | $450 | New London, CT, US | General Fund | 2015 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-6062833 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | C/O BDO 100 PARK AVENUE 9TH FLOOR New York, NY 10017-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Helen And Harold C Mayer Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Elizabeth Rappaport |
|---|---|
| Vice President/treasurer | Peter Mayer |
| Vice President/secretary | Lynn O'melia |
Forms 990-PF
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