The Mertz Charitable Trust Ua #745176
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable causes, with a notable focus on health-related initiatives, particularly those addressing Alzheimer's disease. It provides funding primarily for general operating expenses to various nonprofit organizations, including educational institutions and health charities. The foundation has made significant contributions to organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association and Swarthmore College, reflecting its commitment to both health and education. Its funding activities indicate a strong interest in enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by health challenges.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charities in health or higher education with a track record of general operating impact and an existing relationship or referral into the funder's network.
Good Fit
- • Organization work aligns with health (Alzheimer’s) or higher-education funding.
- • Ability to use unrestricted/general operating support.
- • Existing connection or introduction to the trustee, financial intermediary, or current grantees.
- • Organizational profile and scale consistent with six-figure grants.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois; the foundation is based in Pennsylvania and about 40% of dollars went to that state, indicating a multi-state but regionally concentrated footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows three distinct independent recipients (health and education charities); across the observed years there were no repeating grantees, which suggests modest variety for a small private foundation rather than a single-recipient pattern.
New Applicants
Public materials indicate the funder provides support only to preselected recipients and no public application or submission route is visible; although new organizations were funded in the latest year, there is no evidence that unfamiliar applicants can successfully apply without an invitation or referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
