Luesther T Mertz Charitable Tr
Grantmaking foundation in New York, New York · EIN 13-7049014
- New York
- New York
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building in New York
- Total giving
- $920KTax year 2023
- Total assets
- $400KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE TRUST IS A TESTAMENTARY CHARITABLE TRUST UNDER NEW YORK LAW AND IS A SO-CALLED "SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION" DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE SOLE EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACTIVITY OF THE TRUST IS TO SUPPORT DIRECTLY FOURTEEN PUBLICLY SUPPORTED CHARITIES WHICH ARE NAMED IN THE TRUST'S GOVERNING INSTRUMENT WHICH REQUIRES THAT ALL NET INCOME OF THE TRUST BE DISTRIBUTED TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT FOR A SUBSTANTIAL PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY OF ONE OR MORE OF THE NAMED BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATIONS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| New York Botanical Garden | $900K | 2021 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival | $900K | 2021 |
| The Joyce Theater Foundation | $480K | 2021 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc | $360K | 2021 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $270K | 2021 |
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2023. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.