Mary E J Mermod Trust
Mary E J Mermod Trust is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $414K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $55K.
Mary E J Mermod Trust at a glance
In short: Mary E J Mermod Trust gave $22K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $21,789
- +20.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,447
- +20.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,179
- Total assets
- $414,448
- +10.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Mary E J Mermod Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Webster Groves Presbyterian Church ($16K). Together the top 4 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mary E J Mermod Trust gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $23K (2024). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Webster Groves Presbyterian Church St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $16,341 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Inc St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $2,179 |
| Deaconess Foundation St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $2,179 |
| Bethesda Health Group St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $1,090 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $414,448 | $61,541 | $32,297 | $21,789 | 4 | $25,559 | $55,253 | $22,798 |
| 2025 | $374,513 | $35,666 | $28,105 | $18,141 | 4 | $21,787 | $29,222 | $21,705 |
| 2024 | $365,771 | $14,878 | $31,940 | $23,047 | 4 | $26,400 | $7,092 | $20,135 |
| 2023 | $380,761 | $-9,601 | $27,950 | $16,268 | 4 | $19,561 | $2,616 | $19,815 |
| 2022 | $417,697 | $83,747 | $25,562 | $16,597 | 4 | $19,884 | $77,803 | $23,055 |
| 2021 | $398,045 | $27,298 | $23,027 | $13,797 | 4 | — | $21,953 | $20,667 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary E J Mermod Trust reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mary E J Mermod Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$7K (2022) → $8K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $8K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Mary E J Mermod Trust
How much does Mary E J Mermod Trust give each year?
Mary E J Mermod Trust gave $22K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $18K across 4 grants.
What is Mary E J Mermod Trust's typical grant size?
Mary E J Mermod Trust's median grant in 2026 was $2,179, and its average grant was $5,447, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary E J Mermod Trust give grants?
Mary E J Mermod Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (4 grants).
Does Mary E J Mermod Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mary E J Mermod Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Mary E J Mermod Trust?
Mary E J Mermod Trust reported $414K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Mary E J Mermod Trust's EIN?
Mary E J Mermod Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6021937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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