Martha Dana Mercer Trust
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 04-6009617 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.7M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$24,462
Total assets$74M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $24,462 and $1,217,032.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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 Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted general | $1,217,032 |
| Harvard College | Boston, MA | Unrestricted general | $1,217,032 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Boston, MA | Unrestricted general | $1,217,032 |
| Fanny Chapman Memorial Pool | Doylestown, PA | Unrestricted general | $24,462 |
| Proprietors' Boston Athenaeum | Boston, MA | Unrestricted general | $24,462 |
| Doylestown Health Foundation | Doylestown, PA | Unrestricted general | $10,223 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,710,243 | 6 |
| 2023 | $3,647,531 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503079349100435
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6009617
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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