Martha Mertz Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyVermontville, New York · EIN 13-6129085 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$448K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$41,000
Total assets$12.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $52,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Services | New York, NY | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $105,000 |
| Providence House | Brooklyn, NY | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $66,000 |
| Women in Need Inc | New York, NY | Programs for admiistering to unwed mothers | $52,000 |
| Homeward NYC | New York, NY | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $43,000 |
| Grand Street Settlement | New York, NY | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $42,000 |
| Forestdale Inc | Forest Hills, NY | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $41,000 |
| Restore Inc | New York, NY | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $34,000 |
| Bread and Life | Brooklyn, NY | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $30,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC | New York, NY | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $19,000 |
| Women's Prison Association | New York, NY | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $16,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $448,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $415,100 | 11 |
| 2023 | $381,400 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349101136
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6129085
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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