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The Robert and Joyce Menschel

New York, New York  ·  EIN 136098443  ·  Private foundation

The Robert and Joyce Menschel is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.4M in annual giving against $5.3M in assets. This page documents the 285 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Robert and Joyce Menschel — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$5.3M
Total assets
285
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What The Robert and Joyce Menschel funds

The Robert and Joyce Menschel's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, food & agriculture, higher education, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureCriminal JusticeFood & AgricultureHigher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, justice involved.

childrenfamiliesjustice involved

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Robert and Joyce Menschel, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See List Attached
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$1.4M2020
New York City Community Trust
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
New York, NY$1.1M2025
New York City Community Trust
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
New York, NY$600K2024
New York City Community Trust
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
New York, NY$600K2023
New York City Community Trust
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
New York, NY$400K2022
Metropolitan Museum of Art
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
New York, NY$184K2024
Makeway Foundation
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
$150K2024
Metropolitan Museum of Art
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
New York, NY$135K2022
Phipps Neighborhoods
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
Bronx, NY$125K2022
Loyola University New Orleans Opda
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$125K2023
Loyola University New Orleans Opda
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$125K2024
Metropolitan Museum of Art
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
New York, NY$124K2025
Louisiana Parole Project
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
Baton Rouge, LA$100K2023
Makeway Foundation
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
$95K2025
Light Work Visual Studies
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
Syracuse, NY$50K2024

The Robert and Joyce Menschel giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.4M
2022$1.4M
2023$1.1M
2024$1.2M
2025$1.6M

How to apply for funding from The Robert and Joyce Menschel

The Robert and Joyce Menschel's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Robert and Joyce Menschel

Does The Robert and Joyce Menschel accept grant applications?
The Robert and Joyce Menschel's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Robert and Joyce Menschel fund?
The Robert and Joyce Menschel's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See List Attached, New York City Community Trust, New York City Community Trust. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Robert and Joyce Menschel give in grants?
The Robert and Joyce Menschel reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.8M over 285 grants.
Where is The Robert and Joyce Menschel located?
The Robert and Joyce Menschel is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 136098443.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Robert and Joyce Menschel's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Robert and Joyce Menschel. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.