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Also known as: MARY ELLEN COBOS
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Meeps Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in MANHASSET, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Mary Ellen Cobos. It holds total assets of $827K. Annual income is reported at $270K. Total assets have decreased from $1.1M in 2014 to $827K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Kentucky. According to available records, Meeps Foundation Inc. has made 38 grants totaling $171K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $15K in 2020 to $40K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $82K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $50K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Kentucky and Georgia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Meeps Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, KY, GA.
Meeps Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $171K across 38 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $50K.
Meeps Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Meeps Foundation Inc. is headquartered in MANHASSET, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Cobos | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter Cobos Jr | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eileen Cobos | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen Cobos | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$827K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$827K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$171K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
19
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis HospitalCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Roslyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Robin Hood FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenCHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Petri School FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Holbrook, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| WnetCHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Bay Street TheatreCHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Atlanta, GA | $407 | 2023 |
| MwcabcCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Manhasset, NY | $300 | 2023 |
| Onderdonk Landmark SocietyCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Manhassret, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Strathmore AssociationCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Manhasset, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Adventure In LearningCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Manhasset, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Manhasset Lakeville Volunteer FireCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Manhasset, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| North Sea Fire DepartmentCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Southampton, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Southampton Volunteer AmbulanceCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Southampton, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Villa VeritasCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Kerhonkson, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma SocietyCHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Manhasset Community FundCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Manhasset, NY | $300 | 2022 |
| WfuvCHARITABLE ORGNAZATION | Bronx, NY | $250 | 2022 |
| Bridgehampton Chamber Music FestivaCHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $2K | 2020 |