Herman & Irene Gertz Foundation First Merchants Bank Pwa Trustee
Historical FunderMuncie, Indiana · EIN 38-6153472 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 WASHINGTON ST, MONROE MI 48161 |
| Phone | 7342422068 |
| Form and materials | NO REQUIRED FORM. MOST ARE LETTERS EXPLAINING THE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OTHER THAN THEY MUST BE AN IRS QUALIFIED CHARITY SUCH AS CHURCHES, PUBLIC EDUCATION OR 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle Cny Sheriff | Rogers City, MI | Community | $13,000 |
| Community Foundation of Monroe | Monroe, MI | Community/Civic | $11,500 |
| Village of Millersburg | Millersburg, MI | Civic | $9,000 |
| River Raisin Center for Arts | Monroe, MI | Community/Civic | $5,750 |
| Monroe Co Historical Society | Monroe, MI | Civic | $5,750 |
| Full Life Assembly of God | Franklin, TN | Religious | $5,500 |
| Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation | Carol Stream, IL | Health and welfare | $4,500 |
| Lee Health Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | Health & welfare | $4,000 |
| Cardinal Beginnings | Onaway, MI | Education | $4,000 |
| Millersburg Volunteer Fire Dept | Millersburg, MI | Community | $4,000 |
| Brighton Assembly of God | Brighton, MI | Religious | $3,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Eagles | Millersburg, MI | Civic | $2,500 |
| Monroe Family YMCA | Monroe, MI | Health & welfare | $2,000 |
| Suicide Prevention | Millersburg, MI | Health & welfare | $2,000 |
| Valley Assembly of God | Hagerstown, MD | Religious | $2,000 |
| Nemcsa Early Headstart | Alpena, MI | Education | $2,000 |
| Hearts Cri Michigan Inc | Brighton, MI | Civic | $1,500 |
| City View Church | San Diego, CA | Religious | $1,000 |
| Collaboratory of Swfl | Fort Myers, FL | Civic | $1,000 |
| Tsc Alliance | Silver Spring, MD | Civic | $1,000 |
| Millersburg Historical Society | Millersburg, MI | Civic | $1,000 |
| Friends Together | Alpena, MI | Health & welfare | $1,000 |
| Northern Michigan Patriots Baseball | Petoskey, MI | Youth | $1,000 |
| Millersburg Labor Day Committee | Millersburg, MI | Civic | $1,000 |
| Citi Linc | Battle Creek, MI | Health & welfare | $500 |
| Onaway Onbontic Team | Onaway, MI | Education | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $46,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $59,800 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641529349100854
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6153472
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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