Herman & Irene Gertz Foundation
Accepts applications
Herman & Irene Gertz Foundation is a private foundation in Muncie, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $13,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$90,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,000 the year before.
42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59,800 | 17 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $46,000 | 18 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 26 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | First Merchants Bank Trustee 10 Washington St, Monroe, MI 48161 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (734) 242-2068 |
| What to submit | No required form. Most are letters explaining the purpose of the request. |
| Deadlines | No deadline |
| Restrictions | No restrictions other than they must be an IRS qualified charity such as churches, public education or 501(c)(3) organizations. |
What Herman & Irene Gertz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 19 | $71,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle Cny Sheriff | Community | $13,000 |
| Community Foundation of Monroe | Community/civic | $11,500 |
| Village of Millersburg | Civic | $9,000 |
| River Raisin Center for Arts | Community/civic | $5,750 |
| Monroe Co Historical Society | Civic | $5,750 |
| Full Life Assembly of God | Religious | $5,500 |
| Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation | Health and welfare | $4,500 |
| Lee Health Foundation | Health & welfare | $4,000 |
| Cardinal Beginnings | Education | $4,000 |
| Millersburg Volunteer Fire Dept | Community | $4,000 |
| Brighton Assembly of God | Religious | $3,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Eagles | Civic | $2,500 |
| Monroe Family YMCA | Health & welfare | $2,000 |
| Suicide Prevention | Health & welfare | $2,000 |
| Valley Assembly of God | Religious | $2,000 |
| Nemcsa Early Headstart | Education | $2,000 |
| Hearts Cri Michigan Inc | Civic | $1,500 |
| City View Church | Religious | $1,000 |
| Collaboratory of SWFL | Civic | $1,000 |
| TSC Alliance | Civic | $1,000 |
| Millersburg Historical Society | Civic | $1,000 |
| Friends Together | Health & welfare | $1,000 |
| Northern Michigan Patriots Baseball | Youth | $1,000 |
| Millersburg Labor Day Committee | Civic | $1,000 |
| Citi Linc | Health & welfare | $500 |
| Onaway Onbontic Team | Education | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimberly Smillie
- Keith Frank
- Christine Gakenheimer
- First Merchants Bank
Questions people ask
Does Herman & Irene Gertz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does Herman & Irene Gertz Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Herman & Irene Gertz Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kimberly Smillie (Trustee), Keith Frank (Trustee), Christine Gakenheimer (Trustee) and First Merchants Bank (Trust Agent).
What does Herman & Irene Gertz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, health and arts and culture.