Lueaster T Mertz Legacy Tr for the New York Botanical Garden
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 87-6339411
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $650KTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 1Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $5.6MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION IS A DELAWARE CHARITABLE TRUST OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, A NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION RECOGNIZED AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, SECTIONS 509(A) (1) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) OF THE CODE.
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 | $650K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (1 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.