Private foundation · EIN 31-1588765 · Charlottesville, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Menges Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $51K total, median $8,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$51K
Median grant
$8,500
Stays in VA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Luke's ChurchNew York, NYGeneral$11K
Palm Beach Day AcademyWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral$10K
Take Stock in ChildrenFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral$9,500
New York Historical SocietyNew York, NYGeneral$7,500
Hamptons WhodunitEast Hampton, NYGeneral$7,500
The Alexander Hamilton InstituteClinton, NYGeneral$5,000

By state: New York 4 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Menges Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia, administered in care of Csam, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Menges Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Menges Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $51K across 6 grants, a median of $8,500.

Where does Menges Family Foundation give?

New York (4 grants), Florida (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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