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Mestre Charitable Trust is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Eduardog Mestro. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $237K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Mestre Charitable Trust has made 18 grants totaling $870K, with a median grant of $60K. Annual giving has grown from $150K in 2020 to $370K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $75K, with an average award of $48K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and District of Columbia and New York. 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.
Mestre Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
Mestre Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $870K across 18 grants. The median grant size is $60K, with an average of $48K. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $75K.
Mestre Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mestre Charitable Trust is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillian M Shepherd | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eduardo G Mestre | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christina A Mestre | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura E Mestre | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eduardo G Mestre Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$197K
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
$2.9M
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
$162K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$262K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $749K
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$870K
Average Grant
$48K
Median Grant
$60K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$60K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kind Inc (Kids In Need Of Defense)KIND, INC OFFERS AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES,EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND FAMILY EVENTS FOR DISADVANTAGED RURAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH. | Washington, DC | $60K | 2022 |
| Floresta Usa (Plants With A Purpose)FOOD ENVIRONMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & MICRO FINANCE ISSUES- FLORESTA AIDS FARMERS TO RESTORE THEIR LAND & START NEW. | San Diego, CA | $60K | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety SupportPREVENT GUN VIOLENCE, VICTIM SERVICES, GUN SAFETY | New York, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| Formando Emprende DoresENCOURAGE CITIZEN EDUCATION, CULTURE OF PEACE & COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION | San Diego, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| I-ActI-ACT PIONEERS EDUCATION & HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS | Redondo Beach, CA | $25K | 2021 |
| Us Mexico Border PhilanthropyUS MEXICO BORDER PHILANTHROPY MISSION TO SUPPORT NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS | San Diego, CA | $15K | 2021 |