LUESTHER T MERTZ CHARITABLE TRUST
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The LUESTHER T MERTZ CHARITABLE TRUST is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2023, the trust awarded grants primarily in New York, with additional funding in California, supporting a total of 13 grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SEE MISSION STATEMENT ON PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 1
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
$40.4M
32%
NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
$30.5M
24%
JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION INC
$14M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$430K
Median 2nd year grant
$426.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LUESTHER T MERTZ CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. LUESTHER T MERTZ CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LUESTHER T MERTZ CHARITABLE TRUST give?
LUESTHER T MERTZ CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in New York and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LUESTHER T MERTZ CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LUESTHER T MERTZ CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $430 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did LUESTHER T MERTZ CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, LUESTHER T MERTZ CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, and JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LUESTHER T MERTZ CHARITABLE TRUST?
LUESTHER T MERTZ CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.