The Merz Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDelray Beach, Florida · EIN 23-3023616 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$686K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$13.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
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
90% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willistown Conservation Trust | Newtown Square, PA | Charity contribution | $127,500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Charity contribution | $120,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | Philadelphia, PA | Charity contribution | $55,000 |
| Misty Meadows Mitey Riders Inc | Waxhaw, NC | Charity contribution | $50,000 |
| Episcopal Academy | Newtown Square, PA | Charity contribution | $49,500 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Charity contribution | $25,000 |
| Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital | Jacksonville, FL | Charity contribution | $25,000 |
| Paoli Hospital Foundation | Paoli, PA | Charity contribution | $25,000 |
| Philly Music Fest | Philadelphia, PA | Charity contribution | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Charity contribution | $20,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Charity contribution | $20,000 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | Charity contribution | $20,000 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | Charity contribution | $20,000 |
| The Franklin Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Charity contribution | $20,000 |
| Penn Medicine | Philadelphia, PA | Charity contribution | $20,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | New York, NY | Charity contribution | $10,000 |
| Musicians on Call Inc | Nashville, TN | Charity contribution | $10,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Foundation | Bryn Mawr, PA | Charity contribution | $6,000 |
| Bravo Vail | Vail, CO | Charity contribution | $5,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Exton, PA | Charity contribution | $5,000 |
| Footprint Church | Phoenixville, PA | Charity contribution | $5,000 |
| St Patrick Church | Philadelphia, PA | Charity contribution | $5,000 |
| Cabo San Lucas Humane Society | Cabo San Lucas, MX | Charity contribution | $3,000 |
| Iglesia Nueva Vida | Reading, PA | Charity contribution | $3,000 |
| Agnes Irwin School | Bryn Mawr, PA | Charity contribution | $2,500 |
| Horizons at Episcopal Academy | Newtown Square, PA | Charity contribution | $2,500 |
| Historic Sugartown | Malvern, PA | Charity contribution | $1,500 |
| Country Club of Fl Scholarship Foundation | Boynton Beach, FL | Charity contribution | $1,000 |
| Crc Watersheds Organization | Newtown Square, PA | Charity contribution | $1,000 |
| Florida Coalition for Preservation | Boynton Beach, FL | Charity contribution | $1,000 |
| Wayne Art Center | Wayne, PA | Charity contribution | $1,000 |
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA | Charity contribution | $1,000 |
| Lch Health and Community Services | West Grove, PA | Charity contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $686,500 | 33 |
| 2024 | $578,800 | 34 |
| 2023 | $360,500 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349102980
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-3023616
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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