Mestre Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Mestre Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$160,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $165,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $162,000 | 4 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 3 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $160,000 | 7 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Mestre Charitable Trust 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.
What Mestre Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $95,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Floresta USA (Plants With A Purpose) | Food environment economic development & micro finance issues- floresta AIDS farmers to restore the land & start new | $50,000 |
| Kind Inc (Kids in Need of Defense) | Kind, inc offers afterschool activities,educational support and family events for disadvantaged rural children and youth. | $40,000 |
| US Mexico Border Philanthropy PTSHP | Focus on building prosperity along us- mexico border region | $25,000 |
| Floresta USA (Plants With A Purpose) | Food environment economic development & micro finance issues- floresta AIDS farmers | $20,000 |
| Mercy Corps | To alleviate suffering & poverty by helping people build communities | $15,000 |
| RANCH0 del Rey | Home for at risk boys | $5,000 |
| Rancho del Rey | Home for at risk boys | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eduardo G Mestre
- Gillian M Shepherd
- Christina A Mestre
- Laura E Mestre
- Eduardo G Mestre Jr
Questions people ask
Does Mestre Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mestre Charitable Trust give?
$160,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Mestre Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Eduardo G Mestre (Trustee), Gillian M Shepherd (Trustee), Christina A Mestre (Trustee) and Laura E Mestre (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Mestre Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, environment and conservation and food and hunger.