Meerwarth Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Meerwarth Family Foundation is a private foundation in New Vernon, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $719,357 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$719,357
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$19.0 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $812,857 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $942,957 | 17 | $15.2 million |
| 2024 | $812,857 | 20 | $17.0 million |
| 2025 | $719,357 | 14 | $19.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tracy Pester PO Box 620, New Vernon, NJ 07976 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (561) 833-5691 |
| What to submit | Letter requests with brochures demonstrating charitable purpose. |
What Meerwarth Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 8 | $416,857 |
| New York | 3 | $167,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mga Foundation | Community service | $150,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | Medical | $142,857 |
| Kent Place School Annual Fund | Educational | $125,000 |
| Bucknell University | Educational | $100,000 |
| Homeless Solutions | Community service | $51,000 |
| The Baltusrol Foundation | Community service | $50,000 |
| Evans Scholarship Foundation | Educational | $25,000 |
| The Peck School Annual Fund | Educational | $25,000 |
| The Great Swamp Watershed Association | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Vermont Food Bank | Family services | $10,000 |
| Women's Metropolitan Golf Association | Community service | $10,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Cultural | $7,500 |
| New Vernon Fire Department | Community service | $5,000 |
| Harding Land Trust | Environmental | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy M Pester
Questions people ask
Does Meerwarth Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Meerwarth Family Foundation give?
$719,357 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Meerwarth Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tracy M Pester (Director).
What does Meerwarth Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.