New York Mets Foundation Inc

“Business & family relationships the following trustees have a family relationship: steven cohen and alexandra cohen the following trustees and officers have a business relationship: steven cohen, alexandra cohen, stephen canna and jeanne melino”

“Committee meeting documentation line 8b is not applicable, as the board of trustees does not have separately identified committees.”

“Form 990 review form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm utilizing information provided by management. Prior to filing with the irs, returns are reviewed by management and both the secretary and treasurer of the board of trustees.”

“Document availability the organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“Volunteer exception each individual listed on part vii is a volunteer officer and/or trustee of the new york mets foundation.”

“Program service accomplishments new york mets foundation ceased conducting activities and dissolved operations during fy23. In accordance with section 8 of its certificate of incorporation, after all debts were satisfied, new york mets foundation distributed remaining assets to amazin' mets foundation, an organization exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3).”

“Organization mission the new york mets foundation funds and promotes a variety of educational, social and athletic programs and other charitable causes that benefit children and others in need. A registered 501(c)(3) charity, the new york mets foundation takes no portion of the funds raised to offset internal costs except for expenses directly related to other community support programs. Related organizations pay 100% of the foundation's overhead to ensure that the majority of a donation is directed toward helping others.”

“Final return the new york mets foundation ceased conducting activities during fy23. In accordance with section 8 of its certificate of incorporation, after all debts were satisfied, the new york mets foundation distributed its remaining assets to amazin' mets foundation, inc., an organization exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3), on august 25, 2023. The board resolved to dissolve the entity on august 28, 2023 and filed the requisite paperwork with the new york state attorney general and new york state department of state shortly thereafter. The new york state attorney general's office approved the dissolution on november 1, 2023. The new york state department of state's office certified the dissolution on november 2, 2023 (as evidenced by the attached dissolution documentation.) despite an administrative delay that resulted in the official date of dissolution of november 2, 2023, all foundation assets were distributed and the balance sheet was zero prior to october 31, 2023, in line with the new york mets foundation's intention to dissolve by its 2023 fiscal year-end. Therefore, the new york mets foundation is filing a final tax return as of october 31, 2023.”