The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for
The organization is a Delaware charitable trust operated exclusively for the benefit of its supported organization, the joyce theater foundation,a New York not-for-profit corporation recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(a)(VI) of the code.
The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,192,602
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,068
- -59.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $2,068
- -59.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $210,208
- -94.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for gives
- Giving fell 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $1.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joyce Theater Foundation New York, NY | Program Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,192,602 | $2,068 | $210,208 | — | — | $2,068 |
| 2024 | $2,401,992 | $5,098 | $4,153,970 | $50,000 | 1 | $5,098 |
| 2023 | $6,557,324 | $102,868 | $3,387,238 | — | — | $5,206 |
| 2022 | $9,853,821 | $26,480 | $3,384,796 | $300,000 | 1 | $3,480 |
| 2021 | $13,222,317 | $14,275,317 | $1,053,000 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $476,431 |
About The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for
Based on IRS filings
The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for is led by Linda Shelton, Trustee since 2025 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Shelton
Trustee
Trustees → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harold William Low (2021–2024) — Trustees
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for
How large is The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for?
The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What is The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for?
The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Wilmington, DE. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for operate?
The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for's EIN?
The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6288389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work The Luesther T Mertz Legacy Trust for funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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