Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund
Historical FunderBethesda, Maryland · EIN 38-3573217 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JULEE MERTZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 8309 RIVER TRAIL LANE, BETHESDA MD 20817 |
| Phone | 3122080287 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS FULL NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS |
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 Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fins and Feathers Foundation | Grosse Pointe, MI | General fund contribution | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Detroit | Bloomfield Hills, MI | General fund contribution | $5,000 |
| National Museum of Women in the Art | Washington, DC | General fund contribution | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General fund contribution | $4,000 |
| Adat Shalom Synagogue | Farmington Hills, MI | General fund contribution | $3,375 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Detroit, MI | General fund contribution | $1,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Jewish Council | Grosse Pointe, MI | General fund contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,375 | 7 |
| 2024 | $163,764 | 24 |
| 2023 | $154,475 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602479349100605
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3573217
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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