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Grants paid by Luesther T Mertz Charitable Trust

EIN 13-7049014 · New York, NY · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE T900

Luesther T Mertz Charitable Trust of New York, NY (EIN 13-7049014) reported 63 grants paid totaling $93,054,000 to 13 recipients in tax years 2018–2023, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$93,054,000

63 grants

Recipients

13

distinct organizations

Tax years

2018–2023

6 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
201813$11,075,000
201913$10,650,000
202011$29,250,000
202114$38,179,000
202211$3,900,000
20231$0

Top recipients

The 13 recipients receiving the most from Luesther T Mertz Charitable Trust, by grants paid, out of 13 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
New York Botanical Garden 13-1693134ABronx, NY6$31,887,5002022
New York Shakespeare Festival 13-1844852ANew York, NY6$21,895,0002022
The Joyce Theater Foundation 13-3038262ANew York, NY7$11,790,0002023
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc 13-1847137ANew York, NY5$6,355,0002022
Natural Resources Defense Council 13-2654926ANew York, NY5$5,937,5002022
Thirteenwnet Educational Broadcasting Corp 13-1945149ANew York, NY5$3,274,0002022
Ballet Tech Foundation 13-2773475ANew York, NY5$3,140,0002022
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation 13-6213516ANew York, NY5$2,200,0002022
Central Park Conservancy 13-3022855ANew York, NY5$2,082,5002022
National Audubon Society 13-1624102ANew York, NY5$1,682,5002022
St Francis Hospital 11-2050523ARoslyn, NY2$1,300,0002019
Stanford University Population Biology Gift Fund 94-1156365AStanford, CA5$1,210,0002022
Phoenix House Foundation Inc 13-3020609ALong Island City, NY2$300,0002019

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 63 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by Luesther T Mertz Charitable Trust
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2023The Joyce Theater Foundation New York, NYA$0 + $917,328 non-cashpaidDISTRIBUTION MADE TO THE LUESTHER T. MERTZ LEGACY TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION, A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 509(A)(3), WHICH IS EFFECTIVELY A CONDUIT FOR THE JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION.202401019349301600
2022New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NYA$900,000paidSUPPORT FOR THE FUND FOR THE MERTZ LIBRARY; DIRECTOR OF MERTZ LIBRARY EXECUTIVE SEARCH; AND NYBG-WIDE TECHNOLOGY.202311669349301966
2022New York Shakespeare Festival New York, NYA$900,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023.202311669349301966
2022The Joyce Theater Foundation New York, NYA$480,000paidSUPPORT FOR INCREASED ARTISTS FEES AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH OFFERING LIVE MUSIC ACCOMPANIMENT FOR DANCE PRESENTATIONS; INSTITUTIONAL MARKETING EFFORTS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS DECREASED AUDIENCE SIZE; AND ENHANCED STAFF CAPACITY FOR UPCOMING CAPITAL PROJECTS.202311669349301966
2022Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc New York, NYA$360,000paidSUPPORT FOR LINCOLN CENTER THEATER'S PRODUCTIONS DURING FYE 6/30/23; GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AT LINCOLN CENTER EDUCATION; SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF NEW WORK AT THE NYCB DURING ITS 2025 FISCAL YEAR; AND GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AT LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC.202311669349301966
2022Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NYA$270,000paidSUPPORT FOR NRDC'S CLIMATE WORK AT LARGE DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023.202311669349301966
2022Central Park Conservancy New York, NYA$210,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023.202311669349301966
2022Ballet Tech Foundation New York, NYA$200,000paidESSENTIAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATED WITH CARRYING OUT BALLET TECH'S MISSION, INCLUDING PERFORMANCE-RELATED EXPENSES AT THE JOYCE THEATER DURING FISCAL YEARS 2026-2028.202311669349301966
2022American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NYA$200,000paidSUPPORT FOR THE ACLU'S EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES, WHICH INCLUDE: ADVOCACY INSTITUTE; CREATION OF DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR STRATEGY & CULTURE POSITION/OFFICE; AND PAULI MURRAY FELLOWSHIP.202311669349301966
2022Thirteenwnet Educational Broadcasting Corp New York, NYA$180,000paidSUPPORT FOR GREAT PERFORMANCES 2024-25 BROADCAST SEASONS AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECT.202311669349301966
2022National Audubon Society New York, NYA$130,000paidAUDUBON NEW YORK'S HEALTHY FOREST STRATEGY.202311669349301966
2022Stanford University Population Biology Gift Fund Stanford, CAA$70,000paidSUPPORT FOR THE NATURAL CAPITAL PROJECT.202311669349301966
2021New York Shakespeare Festival New York, NYA$13,700,000paidLUESTHER T. MERTZ LEGACY ENDOWMENT; UNRESTRICTED OPERATING EXPENSES DURING FISCAL YEARS 2021-22. SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 SEASON; FREELANCE THEATER MAKER RELIEF PAYMENTS.DISTRIBUTION MADE TO THE LUESTHER T. MERTZ LEGACY TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 509(A)(3), WHICH IS EFFECTIVELY A CONDUIT FOR THE NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL. GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023.202231449349300638
2021New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NYA$13,700,000paidRENOVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE TULIP TREE ALLEE. LUESTHER T. MERTZ SPECIAL LIBRARY ENDOWMENT; UNRESTRICTED OPERATING EXPENSES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021 OR THEREAFTER; CAPITAL EXPENSES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021 OR THEREAFTER FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE EVERETT CHILDREN'S ADVENTURE GARDEN AND/OR THE WORKER'S OPERATIONS CENTER. DISTRIBUTION MADE TO THE LUESTHER T. MERTZ LEGACY TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 509(A)(3), WHICH IS EFFECTIVELY A CONDUIT FOR THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN. HVAC CHILLER EQUIPMENT ENERGY REDUCTION (HCEER) PLAN.202231449349300638
2021The Joyce Theater Foundation New York, NYA$6,085,000paidTHE JOYCE THEATER'S ENDOWMENT; SUPPORT FOR REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES OR UNEXPECTED BUILDING AND OPERATING NEEDS.DISTRIBUTION MADE TO THE LUESTHER T. MERTZ LEGACY TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION, A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 509(A)(3), WHICH IS EFFECTIVELY A CONDUIT FOR THE JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION.SUPPORT FOR REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES OR UNEXPECTED BUILDING AND OPERATING NEEDS.202231449349300638
2021Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc New York, NYA$1,035,000paidSUPPORT FOR LINCOLN CENTER THEATER'S PRODUCTIONS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023; GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AT LINCOLN CENTER EDUCATION DURING FISCAL YEARS 2022-2023; SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF NEW WORK AT THE NYCB, AS WELL AS ESSENTIAL GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT SHOULD THE NEED ARISE DUE TO CHANGES IN ARTISTIC PLANS DURING FISCAL YEARS 2023-2024; AND GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AT LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC. DURING FISCAL YEARS 2022-2023.202231449349300638
2021Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NYA$755,000paidSUPPORT FOR NRDC'S CLIMATE WORK AT LARGE DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022.202231449349300638
2021Thirteenwnet Educational Broadcasting Corp New York, NYA$619,000paidSUPPORT FOR GREAT PERFORMANCES BROADCAST SEASONS 2021-22 AND 2022-23 AND JOE PAPP IN FIVE ACTS.202231449349300638
2021Central Park Conservancy New York, NYA$590,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022.202231449349300638
2021American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NYA$575,000paidSUPPORT FOR ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY THE ACLU'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022202231449349300638
2021Ballet Tech Foundation New York, NYA$565,000paidESSENTIAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATED WITH CARRYING OUT BALLET TECH'S MISSION, INCLUDING PERFORMANCE-RELATED EXPENSES AT THE JOYCE THEATER DURING FISCAL YEARS 2022-2027.202231449349300638
2021National Audubon Society New York, NYA$365,000paidAUDUBON NEW YORK'S HEALTHY FOREST AND CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES DURING FISCAL YEARS 2022-2024.202231449349300638
2021Stanford University Population Biology Gift Fund Stanford, CAA$190,000paidSUPPORT FOR THE NATURAL CAPITAL PROJECT AND THE MILLENNIUM ALLIANCE FOR HUMANITY AND THE BIOSPHERE OVER THE COURSE OF 1 TO 2 YEARS.202231449349300638
2021New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NYA$0 + $31,405,269 non-cashpaidDISTRIBUTION MADE TO THE LUESTHER T. MERTZ LEGACY TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 509(A)(3), WHICH IS EFFECTIVELY A CONDUIT FOR THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN.202231449349300638
2021New York Shakespeare Festival New York, NYA$0 + $31,405,269 non-cashpaidDISTRIBUTION MADE TO THE LUESTHER T. MERTZ LEGACY TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 509(A)(3), WHICH IS EFFECTIVELY A CONDUIT FOR THE NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL.202231449349300638
2021The Joyce Theater Foundation New York, NYA$0 + $13,260,028 non-cashpaidDISTRIBUTION MADE TO THE LUESTHER T. MERTZ LEGACY TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION, A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 509(A)(3), WHICH IS EFFECTIVELY A CONDUIT FOR THE JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION.202231449349300638
2020New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NYA$6,187,500paidSUPPORT FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, HORTICULTURE AND LIVING COLLECTIONS, AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT, AND VISITOR SERVICES AND TO ADD TO THE RECOVERY AND RESTORATION FUND.202110859349300216
2020New York Shakespeare Festival New York, NYA$4,575,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT DURING FISCAL YEAR 2020.202110859349300216
2020The Joyce Theater Foundation New York, NYA$4,125,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OVER THE COURSE OF 5 TO 7.5 YEARS.202110859349300216
2020Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NYA$3,562,500paidCOMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE PROGRAM DURING FISCAL YEARS 2021-22.202110859349300216
2020Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc New York, NYA$3,225,000paidSUPPORT FOR THE LINCOLN CENTER THEATER'S PRODUCTIONS DURING FISCAL YEARS 2021-2023 AND SALARY AND BENEFITS OF LINCOLN CENTER THEATER'S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND RESIDENT DIRECTOR DURING FISCAL YEAR 2020; GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AT LINCOLN CENTER EDUCATION; SUPPORT FOR A NEW BALLET ENTITLED ROTUNDA, THE CREATION OF NEW BALLETS, AND GENERAL OPERATIONS AT NEW YORK CITY BALLET; AND GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AT LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC.202110859349300216
2020Ballet Tech Foundation New York, NYA$1,875,000paidESSENTIAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATED WITH CARRYING OUT BALLET TECH'S MISSION, INCLUDING PERFORMANCE-RELATED EXPENSES AT THE JOYCE THEATER DURING FISCAL YEARS 2021-2027.202110859349300216
2020Thirteenwnet Educational Broadcasting Corp New York, NYA$1,875,000paidSUPPORT FOR GREAT PERFORMANCES BROADCAST SEASONS 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, AND 2023-24.202110859349300216
2020American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NYA$1,125,000paidSUPPORT FOR THE ACLU'S EFFORTS TO SAFEGUARD DEMOCRACY IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND ITS EFFORTS TO REFORM POLICING POLICIES AND PRACTICES.202110859349300216
2020Central Park Conservancy New York, NYA$1,012,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT DURING FISCAL YEARS 2021-2022.202110859349300216
2020National Audubon Society New York, NYA$937,500paidAUDUBON NEW YORK'S HEALTHY FORESTS INITIATIVE DURING FISCAL YEARS 2020-2024.202110859349300216
2020Stanford University Population Biology Gift Fund Stanford, CAA$750,000paidSUPPORT FOR THE NATURAL CAPITAL PROJECT AND THE MILLENNIUM ALLIANCE FOR HUMANITY AND THE BIOSPHERE OVER THE COURSE OF 5 YEARS OR MORE.202110859349300216
2019New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NYA$5,475,000paidSUPPORT OF PLANT RESEARCH, HORTICULTURE, AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT, AND VISITOR SERVICES; CONSERVATORY DOME PROJECT; PRESIDENT'S FUND; ADDITION OF SECOND ELEVATOR IN LUESTHER T. MERTZ LIBRARY; SUPPORT OF ROSE GARDEN DINNER202030869349300013
2019New York Shakespeare Festival New York, NYA$1,110,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202030869349300013
2019Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc New York, NYA$930,000paidLINCOLN CENTER THEATER'S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR'S SALARY AND BENEFITS; DANCE REPERTORY AT LINCOLN CENTER EDUCATION; CREATION OF NEW BALLETS AT THE NEW YORK CITY BALLET; AND LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS' MOSTLY MOZART FESTIVAL; LINCOLN CENTER THEATER'S ARTISTIC RESIDENCY PROGRAM; NEW YORK CITY BALLET'S TAKING CENTER STAGE CAMPAIGN202030869349300013
2019St Francis Hospital Roslyn, NYA$700,000paidSUPPORT FOR CLINICAL EDUCATION AND SIMULATION SCIENCES CENTER; RADIATION ONCOLOGY CENTER202030869349300013
2019Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NYA$675,000paidNORTHEAST ENERGY AND CLIMATE INITIATIVES AND PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES CAMPAIGN IN THE NORTHEAST202030869349300013
2019The Joyce Theater Foundation New York, NYA$550,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202030869349300013
2019Ballet Tech Foundation New York, NYA$250,000paidPERFORMANCE-RELATED EXPENSES202030869349300013
2019Thirteenwnet Educational Broadcasting Corp New York, NYA$250,000paidGREAT PERFORMANCES SERIES202030869349300013
2019Phoenix House Foundation Inc Long Island City, NYA$200,000paidSUPPORT FOR RENOVATIONS AT EDWARD D. MILLER CENTER IN LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY202030869349300013
2019American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NYA$150,000paidSPEECH, PRIVACY, AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECT202030869349300013
2019Central Park Conservancy New York, NYA$135,000paidMAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE NORTH MEADOW202030869349300013
2019National Audubon Society New York, NYA$125,000paidAUDUBON NEW YORK'S HEALTHY FORESTS INITIATIVE202030869349300013
2019Stanford University Population Biology Gift Fund Stanford, CAA$100,000paidCENTER FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY202030869349300013
2018New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NYA$5,625,000paidIN SUPPORT OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, HORTICULTURE AND LIVING COLLECTIONS, AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT, AND VISITOR SERVICES; CONSERVATORY DOME PROJECT; CONTINUITY PLAN; PRESIDENT'S FUND; INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND201920989349301217
2018New York Shakespeare Festival New York, NYA$1,610,000paidGRANT IN SUPPORT OF PHASE 2 SUSTAINABILITY PLAN AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT201920989349301217
2018Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc New York, NYA$805,000paidLINCOLN CENTER THEATER'S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR'S SALARY AND BENEFITS; DANCE REPERTORY AT LINCOLN CENTER EDUCATION; CREATION OF NEW BALLETS AT THE NEW YORK CITY BALLET; AND LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS' MOSTLY MOZART FESTIVAL; LINCOLN CENTER THEATER'S ARTISTIC RESIDENCY PROGRAM; NEW YORK CITY BALLET'S TAKING CENTER STAGE CAMPAIGN201920989349301217
2018Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NYA$675,000paidNORTHEAST ENERGY AND CLIMATE INITIATIVES AND PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES CAMPAIGN IN THE NORTHEAST201920989349301217
2018St Francis Hospital Roslyn, NYA$600,000paidNEUROINTERVENTION LAB AND RADIATION ONCOLOGY CENTER; RADIATION ONCOLOGY CENTER201920989349301217
2018The Joyce Theater Foundation New York, NYA$550,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT201920989349301217
2018Thirteenwnet Educational Broadcasting Corp New York, NYA$350,000paidGREAT PERFORMANCES SERIES AND SEASON FOUR OF THEATER CLOSE-UP201920989349301217
2018Ballet Tech Foundation New York, NYA$250,000paidPERFORMANCE-RELATED EXPENSES201920989349301217
2018American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NYA$150,000paidSPEECH, PRIVACY, AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECT201920989349301217
2018Central Park Conservancy New York, NYA$135,000paidMAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE NORTH MEADOW201920989349301217
2018National Audubon Society New York, NYA$125,000paidAUDUBON NEW YORK'S EASTERN FOREST PROGRAM201920989349301217
2018Stanford University Population Biology Gift Fund Stanford, CAA$100,000paidCENTER FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY201920989349301217
2018Phoenix House Foundation Inc Long Island City, NYA$100,000paidPHOENIX HOUSE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY201920989349301217

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
99020232023-11-30not stated2022v5.0202401019349301600
99020222022-11-30not stated2021v4.2202311669349301966
99020212021-11-30not stated2020v4.2202231449349300638
99020202020-11-30not stated2019v5.2202110859349300216
99020192019-11-30not stated2018v3.1202030869349300013
99020182018-11-30not stated2017v2.3201920989349301217

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