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

11 grantees · $1.1M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Hope For New York $500K
Freedom Alliance $350K
Tunnels To Towers $120K
Back On My Feet $30K
America's Vetdogs $25K
Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind Inc $25K
Helen Keller Services For The Blind $16K
Florida Southwestern State College Foundation $15K
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation $15K
First Responders Children's Foundation $10K
You Can Thrieve $10K

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

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

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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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.

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.