Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BETHESDA, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $164K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$164K
+6.0% YoY
Grant Count
24
-31.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+54.6% YoY
About Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund
Based on IRS filings
Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BETHESDA, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $164K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cure Multiple Myeloma Corp ($50,000), Friends of Magen David Adom ($36,000), Jewish Federation of Detroit ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE FARMINGTON HILLS, MI | GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | $6,970 |
| CANTOR'S ASSEMBLY FAIRLAWN, OH | GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | $2,500 |
| CHANNEL 56 PUBLIC TELEVISION WIXOM, MI | GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| CURE MULTIPLE MYELOMA CORP NOVI, MI | GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
| DAILY GIVING WHITE PLAINS, NY | GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | $2,759 |
| DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS DETROIT, MI | GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | $4,000 |
| FINS AND FEATHERS FOUNDATION GROSSE POINTE, MI | GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | $2,500 |
| FRIEND OF B'NAI DAVID CEMETERY BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | $36,000 |
| GROSSE POINTE JEWISH COUNCIL GROSSE POINTE, MI | GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULEE MERTZ | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ALYSSA MERTZ | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| ALYSSA MERTZ | SECRETARY | — | — |
| JULEE MERTZ | TREASURER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund?
Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BETHESDA, MD. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund operate?
Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio.
What size grants does Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund award?
In 2024, Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund awarded 24 grants totaling $164K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund's EIN?
Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3573217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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