Funder directory → New York → MERTZ GILMORE FOUNDATION
Private foundation · NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132872722MERTZ GILMORE FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$2,000–$75,000
median $25,000
Giving (latest FY)
$10,670,350
322 grants · FY2023
Assets
$117,096,389
gives nationally
Application form & materials: NEW YORK CITY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM: BEGINNING IN 2022, WE WILL CLOSE OUR LETTER OF INQUIRY PROCESS IN THE NYC COMMUNITIES PROGRAM. WE MADE THIS DECISION IN AN EFFORT TO BE MORE TRANSPARENT WITH GRANT-SEEKERS. OVER TIME AS THE PROGRAM DEVELOPED, WE HAVE PRIORITIZED COMMITMENTS TO OUR CURRENT GRANT PARTNERS IN THE CORE FUND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. AS A RESULT, WE HAVE FEWER RESOURCES TO OFFER TO POTENTIAL NEW GRANT PARTNERS IN THE COLLABORATIVE CAMPAIGN AND CAPACITY BUILDING FUNDS. (CONTINUED ON STATEMENT 16)
Deadlines: NONE
Restrictions: SEE FORM AND CONTENT OF APPLICATIONS
Contact: CO MERTZ GILMORE FOUNDATION · 218 EAST 18TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10003 · 2124751137
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TAPROOT EARTH · SLIDELL, LA | GULF SOUTH GREEN NEW DEAL NETWORK | $500,000 |
| OPENSECRETS · WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| PROTEUS FUND · AMHERST, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT (PIPER FUND) | $175,000 |
| NEW YORK FOUNDATION · NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT (YOUTH ORGANIZING & CULTURE CHANGE FUND) | $150,000 |
| NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS · NEW YORK, NY | DANCE AWARD PROGRAM | $138,000 |
| NEO PHILANTHROPY · NEW YORK, NY | STATE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND 2023 | $125,000 |
| ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS COMMUNITIES · PROVIDENCE, RI | MERTZ GILMORE/HOWARD GILMAN ARTIST RESIDENCIES CONSORTIUM | $100,000 |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN · WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| YALE UNIVERSITY · NEW HAVEN, CT | INSTITUTIONAL DIVERSITY AND EVNIROMENTAL FELLOWS PROGRAM SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| YOUNG MEN'S AND YOUNG WOMEN'S HEBREW ASSOCIATION · NEW YORK, NY | 92NY HARKNESS DANCE CENTER PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2023 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.