Mestre Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 46-7169513 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$160K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
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
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floresta USA (Plants With a Purpose) | San Diego, CA | Food environment economic development & micro finance issues- floresta AIDS farmers to restore the land & start new | $50,000 |
| Kind Inc (Kids in Need of Defense) | Washington, DC | Kind, inc offers afterschool activities,educational support and family events for disadvantaged rural children and youth. | $40,000 |
| US Mexico Border Philanthropy Ptshp | San Diego, CA | Focus on building prosperity along us- mexico border region | $25,000 |
| Floresta USA (Plants With a Purpose) | San Diego, CA | Food environment economic development & micro finance issues- floresta AIDS farmers | $20,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Portland, OR | To alleviate suffering & poverty by helping people build communities | $15,000 |
| Ranch0 Del Rey | Mc Allen, TX | Home for at risk boys | $5,000 |
| Rancho Del Rey | Mc Allen, TX | Home for at risk boys | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $162,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349105617
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-7169513
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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