Merson Family Foundation Inc
Merson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Saddle River, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $905.
Merson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Merson Family Foundation Inc gave $108K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $27K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $108,316
- -45.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $27,079
- -32.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (58% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Merson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Jewish Federation of NJ ($38K). Together the top 4 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 22 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Merson Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2023) to $433K (2020). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of NJ Paramus, NJ | General | $38,316 |
| Mount Sinai Health New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Hackensack Hospital Hackensack, NJ | General | $25,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Jupiter, FL | General | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $7,005 | $108,963 | $108,316 | 4 | $108,316 | $905 | $3,505 |
| 2022 | $112,291 | $-10,688 | $202,155 | $200,000 | 5 | $200,000 | $4,124 | $12,303 |
| 2021 | $325,134 | $109,931 | $419,662 | $414,000 | 6 | $414,000 | $104,269 | $30,884 |
| 2020 | $634,795 | $193,515 | $439,941 | $433,000 | 7 | — | $186,574 | $38,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Merson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Merson Family Foundation Inc is led by Andrew Merson, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Andrew Merson
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Loren Breslow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Merson
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Merson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Merson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Merson Family Foundation Inc gave $108K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $200K across 5 grants.
What is Merson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Merson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $25,000, and its average grant was $27,079, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Merson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Merson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Florida (18%).
Does Merson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Merson Family Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Merson Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Merson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Merson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Merson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3441608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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