Meerwarth Family Foundation
Historical FunderNew Vernon, New Jersey · EIN 13-7018740 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TRACY PESTER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 620, NEW VERNON NJ 07976 |
| Phone | 5618335691 |
| Form and materials | LETTER REQUESTS WITH BROCHURES DEMONSTRATING CHARITABLE PURPOSE. |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | NO |
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
42% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mga Foundation | Elmsford, NY | Community service | $150,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | Morristown, NJ | Medical | $142,857 |
| Kent Place School Annual Fund | Summit, NJ | Educational | $125,000 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Educational | $100,000 |
| Homeless Solutions | Morristown, NJ | Community service | $51,000 |
| The Baltusrol Foundation | Springfield, NJ | Community service | $50,000 |
| Evans Scholarship Foundation | Glenview, IL | Educational | $25,000 |
| The Peck School Annual Fund | Morristown, NJ | Educational | $25,000 |
| The Great Swamp Watershed Association | Morristown, NJ | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Vermont Food Bank | Barre, VT | Family services | $10,000 |
| Women's Metropolitan Golf Association | Elmsford, NY | Community service | $10,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | New York, NY | Cultural | $7,500 |
| New Vernon Fire Department | New Vernon, NJ | Community service | $5,000 |
| Harding Land Trust | New Vernon, NJ | Environmental | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $719,357 | 14 |
| 2024 | $812,857 | 20 |
| 2023 | $942,957 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622309349100442
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7018740
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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