The Merz Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. Established in 1999 in Pennsylvania and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization in June 2000, the foundation operates as a grantmaking entity focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
-17.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$579K
+60.6% YoY
Grant Count
34
-5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+70.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable causes, including:
- Education
- Arts, culture, and humanities
- Museums
- Health and medical research
- Animal welfare and conservation
- Community services
Grantmaking
The foundation has made grants to organizations including Achievement Center for Children & Families, Agnes Irwin School, American Heart Association, American Kidney Fund, Bethesda Hospital Foundation, and various other charitable organizations across health, education, and community development sectors.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily operates in Florida, with particular presence in the Delray Beach area. However, grants have been distributed to organizations across multiple states, including Pennsylvania, Texas, Maryland, and Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $3,732,312
- Total Revenues: $500,810
- Total Expenses: $362,544
- Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $238,565
- Investment Income and Dividends: $140,817
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $3.07 million
- Total Revenues: $16.5k
- Total Expenses: $579k
The foundation has zero employees and zero liabilities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,065,556 | $3,732,312 | $3,546,431 |
| Revenue | $16,463 | $500,810 | $450,890 |
| Expenses | $579,474 | $362,544 | $389,363 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $578,800 | $360,500 | $388,800 |
| Net Investment Income | $150,542 | $260,201 | $156,180 |
| Distributable Amount | $552,951 | $481,592 | $406,785 |
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
203 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
J. Frederick Merz Jr. serves as Trustee of the foundation. He is listed at the foundation's address in Delray Beach, Florida and can be reached at 484-318-1073.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J FREDERICK MERZ JR | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 200 N Ocean Blvd Apt S-4, Delray Beach, FL 33483-7100
Telephone: 484-318-1073
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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