Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with $665.6M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$665.6Mtotal assets

2000IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation has awarded

13 grantees · $2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Pines Foundation $1M
Freedom Alliance $400K
Hope For New York $250K
Tunnels To Towers $200K
Back On My Feet $40K
America's Vetdogs $25K
Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind Inc $25K
The Banquet $20K
Florida Southwestern State College Foundation $20K
Spark Youth Nyc $20K
Helen Keller Services For The Blind $15K
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation $15K
First Responders Children's Foundation $10K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$57.4M
FY2021$10.6M
FY2022$1.1M
FY2023$2M

About Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersSioux Falls, South Dakota
EIN137231616
IRS ruling2000

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation?

Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with $665.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation?

Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation's EIN is 137231616. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation?

Private foundations like Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.