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Merkatz Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in RYE, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Scott A Lavin. It holds total assets of N/A. Annual income is reported at N/A. Total assets have decreased from $101K in 2015 to $20K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. According to available records, Merkatz Family Foundation Inc. has made 11 grants totaling $43K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $6K in 2020 to $23K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $10K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Ohio and Georgia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Merkatz Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 11 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, OH, GA.
Merkatz Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $43K across 11 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $10K.
Merkatz Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Merkatz Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in RYE, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth B Merkatz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dr Irwin R Merkatz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kenneth A Merkatz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew P Merkatz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$29K
Total Assets
$20K
Fair Market Value
$20K
Net Worth
$20K
Grants Paid
$23K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total Grants
11
Total Giving
$43K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population CouncilTO MAINTAIN THE ENDEAVORS OF THE ORG | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Central SynagogueTO MAINTAIN THE ENDEAVORS OF THE ORG | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Medshare InternationalTO MAINTAIN THE ENDEAVORS OF THE ORG | Decatur, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Francis Payne Bolten Marian K Shaughnessy Leadership AcademyCONTRIBUTION | Cleveland, OH | $3K | 2022 |
| Central Synagogue Yom Kippur AppealCONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Weill Cornell Medical School (Neil Merkatz Scholars Program)CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $2K | 2021 |
| Case Western UniversityCONTRIBUTION | Cleveland, OH | $3K | 2020 |