Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund
Accepts applications
Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $163,764 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,692 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$163,764
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,692
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$755,183
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $154,475 the year before.
58% of its 2024 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 | $154,475 | 35 | $876,139 |
| 2024 | $163,764 | 24 | $755,183 |
How to apply
| Contact | Julee Mertz 8309 River Trail Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 208-0287 |
| What to submit | Applicants full name, address, phone number |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations on awards |
What Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 16 | $106,905 |
| New York | 4 | $41,359 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Multiple Myeloma Corp | General fund contribution | $50,000 |
| Friends of Magen David Adom | General fund contribution | $36,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Detroit | General fund contribution | $20,000 |
| Adat Shalom Synagogue | General fund contribution | $6,970 |
| Hadassah | General fund contribution | $5,000 |
| Hias | General fund contribution | $5,000 |
| National Museum of Wimon in the Art | General fund contribution | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General fund contribution | $5,000 |
| Sanctum House | General fund contribution | $5,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | General fund contribution | $4,000 |
| Sclerodrma Foundation | General fund contribution | $3,000 |
| Daily Giving | General fund contribution | $2,759 |
| Jarc | General fund contribution | $2,625 |
| Cantor's Assembly | General fund contribution | $2,500 |
| Fins and Feathers Foundation | General fund contribution | $2,500 |
| Jewish Thological Society | General fund contribution | $2,500 |
| Jewish Historical Society | General fund contribution | $1,710 |
| Channel 56 Public Television | General fund contribution | $1,000 |
| Friend of B'nai David Cemetery | General fund contribution | $1,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Jewish Council | General fund contribution | $1,000 |
| Literacy for Kids | General fund contribution | $500 |
| Midnight Golf Program | General fund contribution | $500 |
| Liberty Temple Baptist Church | General fund contribution | $100 |
| Shelter Island Foundation | General fund contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Julee Mertz
- Alyssa Mertz
Questions people ask
Does Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund give?
$163,764 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,692.
Who runs Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Julee Mertz (President) and Alyssa Mertz (Vice Preside).
What does Kahn Sovel Mertz Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.