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Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation at a glance

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Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation

Its FY2024 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$5.1M
Granted FY2024still arriving
36
Grants FY2024still arriving
6
States reached
$4.2M
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
01100% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2020 to 2024.

Philanthropy$5.0MEducation$378kHealth$99kArts & Culture$92kPublic Safety & Disaster$69kEnvironment$54kHousing & Shelter$13kInternational$12kOther$0
02FY2024 · 36 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2024

  • Under $10k30 grants · $86k
  • $10k–50k4 grants · $93k
  • $250k+2 grants · $4.9M
$3,000
Median grant
6
States reached
$0
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
VANGUARD CHARITABLE (21624 TRANSFER OF SECURITIES AT FMV BV 2938170)$4,220,717
VANGUARD CHARITABLE$696,502
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY$35,000
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY$25,000
UNITED WAY OF GREATER ROCHESTER$18,000
SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND$15,000
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY LANGONE HEALTH$7,500
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER$7,500
CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS$5,000
PRESERVATION LEAGUE OF NYS$5,000
ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA$5,000
FINGER LAKES LAND TRUST$5,000
NEW YORK CITY CENTER INC$3,000
CENTER FOR YOUTH$3,000
UNICEF USA$3,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY20–24, $26k) land where the poverty rate runs at 15%, against an area that typically sits at 12%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 12%PROJECT HOME: $1k → 22%AMERICAN RED CROSS: $3k → 14%AMERICAN RED CROSS: $3k → 14%CENTER FOR YOUTH: $3k → 14%AMERICAN RED CROSS: $3k → 14%HILLSIDE CHILDREN'S CENTER: $3k → 14%AMERICAN RED CROSS: $2k → 14%HILLSIDE CHILDREN'S CENTER: $3k → 14%AMERICAN RED CROSS: $2k → 14%CENTER FOR YOUTH: $2k → 14%FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER ROCHESTER: $1k → 14%FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER ROCHESTER: $1k → 14%HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT: $2k → 17%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

IL
NY
PA
RI
CA
AR
DC
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

15%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$759k · 37 repeat orgs$4.2M to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +25% since the first grant, against +10% for those funded once.

37 repeat relationships: 29 still active in FY2024, 8 since wound down; 4 grantees were first funded in FY2024 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

37
11

Total granted

$759k
$16k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+25%
+10%

Still filing today

70%
73%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 4% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $4.2M went to new ones.

50%100%’20’21’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’20’21’22’23’24
Arts & CultureHuman ServicesEducationHealthEnvironmentInternationalOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
    5× · 2020–2024 · $355k · revenue +29%
  • TF
    The Finger Lakes Land Trust Inc
    5× · 2020–2024 · $45k · revenue +24%
  • TC
    THE CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS
    4× · 2021–2024 · $25k · revenue +18%

Funded once

  • FA
    Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library
    one grant, 2023 · $3k · revenue -38%
  • Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester Inc
    one grant, 2023 · $2k · revenue +17%
  • TL
    THE LANDMARK SOCIETY OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC
    one grant, 2023 · $2k · revenue -1%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Rochester General Health System

Rochester general health system, provides patient care, senior housing, laboratory services, and community outreach to residents and other clients in monroe county, new york and several surrounding counties.

Health
2
New York Restoration Project

New york restoration project ("nyrp") believes that nature is a fundamental right of every new yorker. nyrp works collaboratively with residents in communities across the five boroughs to renovate gardens, restore parks, plant trees,…

Environment
3
New York Botanical Garden

The new york botanical garden is a museum of plants and a scientific research center devoted to the study of plants and their uses. it is the garden's mission to improve public understanding of the natural world, horticulture, and the…

Environment
4
New York Landmarks Conservancy Inc

The conservancy preserves and revitalizes new york's architecture. by doing so, it contributes to new york's economy, tourism and quality of life.

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5
University of New Haven

The University of New Haven is a student-centered comprehensive university with an emphasis on excellence in liberal arts and professional education. Our mission is to prepare our students to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a…

Education
6
Stony Brook Ophthalmology University Faculty Practice Corporation

Provide clinical instruction to and supervision of medical school students, interns and residents and, incident thereto, rendering professional services.

Health
7
The Frick Collection

The Frick Collection (the "Collection") operates an internationally recognized art museum and library program for the inspiration and enjoyment of the public and for the advancement of the study of fine arts and kindred subjects.

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8
Boston Architectural College

The bac is committed to provide excellence in design education grounded in practice and accessible to diverse communities.

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9
Rochester General College of Health Careers

The rochester general college of health careers is dedicated to preparing adult learners with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to pursue health careers, advanced education, and lifelong learning.

Education
10
Northeast College of Health Sciences

Northeast college of health sciences (the college) is committed to academic excellence, leadership, and professional best practices in the health sciences.

Education
11
The Frederick Ferris Thompson Hospital

FF Thompson Hospital is a community hospital which exists to serve the health care needs of the people in partnership with regional health care providers. FF Thompson Hospital serves as the center of a health care network to provide a full…

Health
12
F F Thompson Health System Inc

Thompson Health is dedicated to providing an integrated health care system, comprised of affiliated health-related corporations, to continuously improve the health of the residents and communities of the Finger Lakes and the surrounding…

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How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Henry Street Settlement; the most unlike its peers is Rochester Olmsted Parks Alliance. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

41 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2026.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2026, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 41 of the 55 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
6
Early backer (in before they grew)
40/41
Grantees still filing
27/41
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

VANGUARD CHARITABLE (21624 TRANSFER OF SECURITIES AT FMV BV 2938170): $4,220,717 · OtherVANGUARD CHARITABLE (21624 TRANSFER OF SECURITIES AT FMV BV 2938170)+23 more: $244,000 · Other+23 moreVANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM: $696,502 · PhilanthropyVANGUARD CHARI…DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC: $30,000 · Philanthropy+1 more: $10,000 · PhilanthropySYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: $355,000 · Education+4 more: $21,000 · EducationThe Finger Lakes Land Trust Inc: $45,000 · EnvironmentHighland Park Conservancy Inc: $5,000 · EnvironmentNATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC: $4,000 · EnvironmentROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC: $20,000 · Arts & CultureNEW YORK CITY CENTER INC: $12,000 · Arts & CultureGENESEE COUNTRY MUSEUM: $5,000 · Arts & CulturePRESERVATION LEAGUE OF NEW YORK STATE: $5,000 · Arts & CultureFRIENDS OF PARROTT HALL INC: $2,500 · Arts & CultureTHE LANDMARK SOCIETY OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC: $2,000 · Arts & Culture+4 more: $4,500 · Arts & CultureCHILDREN OF BELLEVUE INC: $11,500 · HealthAmerican Liver Foundation: $6,000 · HealthAuxiliary to Bellevue Hospital Center Inc: $6,000 · HealthBreast Cancer Coalition of Rochester Inc: $2,000 · HealthAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $11,500 · Human ServicesHILLSIDE CHILDREN'S CENTER: $5,000 · Human ServicesThe Center for Youth Services Inc: $4,500 · Human ServicesFamily Promise of Greater Rochester Inc: $2,000 · Human ServicesHENRY STREET SETTLEMENT: $1,500 · Human ServicesPROJECT HOME: $1,000 · Human Services
Other$4,464,717Philanthropy$736,502Education$376,000Environment$54,000Arts & Culture$51,000Health$25,500Human Services$25,500

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetVANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM: $696,502 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: $355,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetThe Finger Lakes Land Trust Inc: $45,000 over 5y, 0.2% of budgetDONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC: $30,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTHE CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS: $24,500 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC: $20,000 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetNEW YORK CITY CENTER INC: $12,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetCHILDREN OF BELLEVUE INC: $11,500 over 5y, 0.7% of budgetFOODLINK INC: $11,500 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $11,500 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetTHE NEW YORK TIMES COMMUNITIES FUND: $10,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetFLOWER CITY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC: $9,500 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetUNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER: $9,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetON POINT FOR COLLEGE INC: $7,500 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetAmerican Liver Foundation: $6,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetUNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF: $6,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetAuxiliary to Bellevue Hospital Center Inc: $6,000 over 4y, 0.6% of budgetHILLSIDE CHILDREN'S CENTER: $5,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetGENESEE COUNTRY MUSEUM: $5,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetHighland Park Conservancy Inc: $5,000 over 2y, 1.6% of budgetPRESERVATION LEAGUE OF NEW YORK STATE: $5,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetThe Center for Youth Services Inc: $4,500 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetOLMSTED NETWORK INC: $4,000 over 3y, 0.2% of budgetInternational Rescue Committee INC: $4,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetF F THOMPSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC: $4,000 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetNATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC: $4,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetWORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC: $2,500 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetFRIENDS OF PARROTT HALL INC: $2,500 over 1y, 3.8% of budgetTREVOR PROJECT INC: $2,500 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetFriends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library: $2,500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetFamily Promise of Greater Rochester Inc: $2,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetBreast Cancer Coalition of Rochester Inc: $2,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetTHE LANDMARK SOCIETY OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC: $2,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetTRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA: $2,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetHENRY STREET SETTLEMENT: $1,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetPROJECT HOME: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetBRADDOCK BAY BIRD OBSERVATORY INC: $1,000 over 1y, 3.5% of budgetGUSTAV STICKLEY HOUSE FOUNDATION INC: $1,000 over 1y, 1.2% of budgetARTISTS UNLIMITED INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.5% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Rochester Area Commun…United Way of Greater…Paychex Charitable Fo…Rochester Area Commun…Max and Marian Farash…Esl Charitable Founda…Alstom Signaling Foun…Daisy Marquis Jones F…Davenport-Hatch Found…Ames-Amzalak Memorial…JM McDonald Foundatio…Mary S Mulligan Chari…
Rochester Area Community FoundationNY26× affinity11 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Rochester Area Community Foundation · United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Inc · Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc · Rochester Area Community Foundation Depository Inc · Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation · Esl Charitable Foundation · Alstom Signaling Foundation Inc · Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation · Davenport-Hatch Foundation · Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust · JM McDonald Foundation Inc · Mary S Mulligan Charitable Trust

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 10%0%1%3%5%funder's share of their income ↑0%10%20%30%40%share of the org’s income from government →
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    1get no government money at all
    12report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
    0rely on government for over half their income
    ⤢ axis zoomed · 0–40%
    typical government reliance, FY20–25
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 55 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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