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Mersky Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Robert B Mersky. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $11.8M. Total assets have grown from $206K in 2011 to $2.8M 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, Mersky Family Foundation has made 114 grants totaling $485K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $141K in 2020 to $344K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $11K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 54 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$11K
Based on 36 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Mersky Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 114 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, NY, ND.
Mersky Family Foundation has distributed a total of $485K across 114 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $11K.
Mersky Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mersky Family Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul R Mersky | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marc S Mersky | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary S Mersky | PRES/SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert B Mersky | CHAIR/VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$167K
Total Assets
$2.8M
Fair Market Value
$2.8M
Net Worth
$2.8M
Grants Paid
$164K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$475K
Distribution Amount
$124K
Total: $1.4M
Total Grants
114
Total Giving
$485K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
54
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project SuccessPROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $7K | 2022 |
| Us Fund For UnicefPROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| Minneapolis Institute Of ArtPROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $8K | 2022 |
| AeonPROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $8K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family And Children'S Service Of Minneapolis (Jfcs)PROGRAM SUPPORT | Golden Valley, MN | $7K | 2022 |
| Gather 1 (Brad Campbell)PROGRAM SUPPORT | Stoughton, WI | $7K | 2022 |
| North Dakota Museum Of ArtPROGRAM SUPPORT | Grand Forks, ND | $7K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Service St PaulPROGRAM SUPPORT | Saint Paul, MN | $7K | 2022 |
| Weisman Art MuseumPROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $7K | 2022 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters Twin CitiesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Saint Paul, MN | $6K | 2022 |
| Pride In LivingPROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $6K | 2022 |
| Commonbond CommunitiesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Saint Paul, MN | $6K | 2022 |
| Sholom FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | St Louis Park, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Twin CitiesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Saint Paul, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council (Jcrc)PROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Highpoint Center For PrintmakingPROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For HumanityPROGRAM SUPPORT | Saint Paul, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Walker Art CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Carbondale Clay CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Carbondale, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Bridge For YouthPROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $4K | 2022 |
| Guild IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Saint Paul, MN | $4K | 2022 |
| Teach For AmericaPROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Minnesota Orchestral AssociationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $4K | 2022 |
| Kids In Need FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Roseville, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Minnesota Community CarePROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2022 |