Martha Mertz Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Martha Mertz Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Vermontville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $448,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $41,500 and the largest $105,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$448,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$41,500
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $415,100 the year before.
0% 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 | $381,400 | 11 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $415,100 | 11 | $10.9 million |
| 2025 | $448,000 | 10 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
Martha Mertz Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $448,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Services | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $105,000 |
| Providence House | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $66,000 |
| Women in Need Inc | Programs for admiistering to unwed mothers | $52,000 |
| Homeward NYC | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $43,000 |
| Grand Street Settlement | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $42,000 |
| Forestdale Inc | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $41,000 |
| Restore Inc | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $34,000 |
| Bread and Life | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $30,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $19,000 |
| Women's Prison Association | Programs for administering to unwed mothers | $16,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan B Reilly
- Robert A N Cudd
- Nancy H Cudd
- Anne Broussard
- Victoria Boland
- Elizabeth Mattis
Questions people ask
Does Martha Mertz Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martha Mertz Foundation Inc give?
$448,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $41,500.
Who runs Martha Mertz Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan B Reilly (Director), Robert A N Cudd (V.P. & Treas.), Nancy H Cudd (Secretary) and Anne Broussard (President) among 6 officers and trustees.