The Merz Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-3023616
Foundation Overview
Based in Delray Beach, FL, The Merz Family Foundation has awarded 315 grants totaling $2,815,200 to organizations in Pennsylvania, Maryland and 20 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $200 to $135,000, with a median award of $3,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,815,200
Total Assets
$12,213,705
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$7,750
% Median Grant Growth
+55%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 21%
7 of 34 recipients (21%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Pennsylvania
56% of grants are awarded in Pennsylvania, with additional funding distributed across 22 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Philadelphia (38%), Newtown Square (11%), Malvern (8%).
Funding Trajectory
+100%
Strong 100% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Merz Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Irwin School | $10,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Brandywine Valley Spca | $2,500 | Dover, DE, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Bravo Vail | $5,000 | Vail, CO, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Brooks Health Foundation | $30,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Chester County Food Bank | $3,000 | Exton, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation | $20,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| College Of The Holy Cross | $5,500 | Worcester, MA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Episcopal Academy | $11,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Friends Of Laurel Hill | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Horizons National | $2,500 | Westport, CT, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| International Community Foundation | $3,000 | National City, CA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Mainline Health | $5,000 | Plymouth Meeting, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Mayo Clinic | $135,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Misty Meadows Mitey Riders Inc | $20,000 | Waxhaw, NC, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Paoli Hospital Foundation | $12,500 | Paoli, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts | $1,800 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Philabundance | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Philly Music Fest | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Quinnipiac University | $20,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| The Franklin Institute | $40,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| The Philadelphia Orchestra | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| The Radnor Hunt Indoor | $12,000 | Malvern, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | $85,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Charity Water | $13,000 | Franklin, TN, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Experience Camps | $3,000 | Westport, CT, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Footprint Church | $3,000 | Phoenixville, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Musicians On Call Inc | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Rpm Foundation | $4,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Charity Contribution | 2024 |
| Agnes Irwin School | $2,500 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $2,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| American Kidney Fund | $2,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Brandywine Valley Spca | $2,000 | Dover, DE, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Bravo Vail | $4,000 | Vail, CO, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Chester County Food Bank | $1,000 | Exton, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Drexel University | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Episcopal Academy | $5,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $20,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Chester County | $1,000 | Coatesville, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Historic Sugartown | $5,000 | Malvern, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Horizons National | $2,500 | Westport, CT, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Iglesia Christiana Sin Fronteras | $5,000 | Ponce, PR, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | $20,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Malvern Library | $5,000 | Malvern, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Mayo Clinic | $110,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Misty Meadows Mitey Rides | $20,000 | Waxhaw, NC, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Philabundance | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Philly Music Fest | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Pottstown Cluster Of Religious Communities | $1,000 | Pottstown, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Schuylkill Township Police | $500 | Phoenixville, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| St Patrick Church | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| The Franklin Institute | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Toys For Tots | $500 | Triangle, VA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | $22,500 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $1,000 | Topeka, KS, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | $4,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Brooks Health Foundation | $10,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Haverford School | $1,000 | Haverford, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Mainline Health | $5,000 | Plymouth Meeting, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania Spca | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Piston Foundation | $5,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| University Of Pennsylvania New Bolten Center | $10,000 | Kennett Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2023 |
| Agnes Irwin School | $5,500 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | $4,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Brandywine Valley Spca | $1,000 | Dover, DE, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Bravo Vail | $4,000 | Vail, CO, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital | $40,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Bryn Mawr Foundation | $7,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Chester County Food Bank | $2,000 | Exton, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Crc Watersheds Organization | $1,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Drexel University | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Episcopal Academy | $6,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Florida Coalition For Preservation | $2,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Chester County | $1,000 | Coatesville, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Historic Sugartown | $5,700 | Malvern, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Horizons National | $2,500 | Westport, CT, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | $20,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $110,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Misty Meadows Mitey Rides | $15,000 | Waxhaw, NC, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| New England College | $1,000 | Henniker, NH, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Paoli Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Paoli, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Philabundance | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Philly Music Fest | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Pottstown Cluster Of Religious Communities | $1,000 | Pottstown, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Quinnipiac University | $8,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Schuylkill Township Police | $500 | Phoenixville, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| The Franklin Institute | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| The Haverford School | $2,000 | Haverfard, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| The Radnor Hunt Indoor | $10,000 | Malvern, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Wayne Art Center | $500 | Wayne, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | $20,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Wistar Institute | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $1,000 | Topeka, KS, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Billfish Foundation | $1,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Brandywine Conservancy Trust | $2,000 | Chadds Ford, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Caridad Center | $1,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Chester County Spca | $1,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Country Club Of Fl Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Give Back A Smile | $2,000 | Monona, WI, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Greener Partners | $1,800 | Media, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Iglesia Christiana Sin Fronteras | $2,000 | Ponce, PR, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| International Community Foundation | $1,000 | National City, CA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Johns Hopkins | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Malvern Library | $10,000 | Malvern, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Pennvet | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Toys For Tots | $300 | Triangle, VA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Agnes Irwin School | $5,500 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | $4,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Brandywine Valley Spca | $1,000 | Dover, DE, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Bravo Vail | $4,000 | Vail, CO, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital | $40,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Bryn Mawr Foundation | $7,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Chester County Food Bank | $2,000 | Exton, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Crc Watersheds Organization | $1,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Drexel University | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Episcopal Academy | $6,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Florida Coalition For Preservation | $2,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Chester County | $1,000 | Coatesville, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Historic Sugartown | $5,700 | Malvern, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Horizons National | $2,500 | Westport, CT, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | $20,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $110,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Misty Meadows Mitey Rides | $15,000 | Waxhaw, NC, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| New England College | $1,000 | Henniker, NH, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Paoli Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Paoli, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Philabundance | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Philly Music Fest | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Pottstown Cluster Of Religious Communities | $1,000 | Pottstown, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Quinnipiac University | $8,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Schuylkill Township Police | $500 | Phoenixville, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| The Franklin Institute | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| The Haverford School | $2,000 | Haverfard, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| The Radnor Hunt Indoor | $10,000 | Malvern, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Wayne Art Center | $500 | Wayne, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | $20,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Wistar Institute | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $1,000 | Topeka, KS, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Billfish Foundation | $1,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Brandywine Conservancy Trust | $2,000 | Chadds Ford, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Caridad Center | $1,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Chester County Spca | $1,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Country Club Of Fl Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Give Back A Smile | $2,000 | Monona, WI, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Greener Partners | $1,800 | Media, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Iglesia Christiana Sin Fronteras | $2,000 | Ponce, PR, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| International Community Foundation | $1,000 | National City, CA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Johns Hopkins | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Malvern Library | $10,000 | Malvern, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Pennvet | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Toys For Tots | $300 | Triangle, VA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Agnes Irwin School | $5,500 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | $4,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Brandywine Valley Spca | $1,000 | Dover, DE, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Bravo Vail | $4,000 | Vail, CO, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital | $40,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Bryn Mawr Foundation | $7,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Chester County Food Bank | $2,000 | Exton, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Crc Watersheds Organization | $1,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Drexel University | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Episcopal Academy | $6,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Florida Coalition For Preservation | $2,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Chester County | $1,000 | Coatesville, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Historic Sugartown | $5,700 | Malvern, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Horizons National | $2,500 | Westport, CT, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | $20,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $110,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Misty Meadows Mitey Rides | $15,000 | Waxhaw, NC, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| New England College | $1,000 | Henniker, NH, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Paoli Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Paoli, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Philabundance | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Philly Music Fest | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Pottstown Cluster Of Religious Communities | $1,000 | Pottstown, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Quinnipiac University | $8,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Schuylkill Township Police | $500 | Phoenixville, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| The Franklin Institute | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| The Haverford School | $2,000 | Haverfard, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| The Radnor Hunt Indoor | $10,000 | Malvern, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Wayne Art Center | $500 | Wayne, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | $20,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Wistar Institute | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $1,000 | Topeka, KS, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Billfish Foundation | $1,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Brandywine Conservancy Trust | $2,000 | Chadds Ford, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Caridad Center | $1,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Chester County Spca | $1,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Country Club Of Fl Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Give Back A Smile | $2,000 | Monona, WI, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Greener Partners | $1,800 | Media, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Iglesia Christiana Sin Fronteras | $2,000 | Ponce, PR, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| International Community Foundation | $1,000 | National City, CA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Johns Hopkins | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Malvern Library | $10,000 | Malvern, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Pennvet | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Toys For Tots | $300 | Triangle, VA, US | Charity Contribution | 2022 |
| Agnes Irwin School | $7,500 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | $3,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Brandywine Valley Spca | $250 | Dover, DE, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Bravo Vail | $4,000 | Vail, CO, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital | $40,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Bryn Mawr Foundation | $10,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Crc Watersheds Organization | $1,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Creativets | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Drexel University | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Episcopal Academy | $6,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $20,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Historic Sugartown | $5,500 | Malvern, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | $20,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Mayo Clinic | $120,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Misty Meadows Mitey Rides | $15,000 | Waxhaw, NC, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| New England College | $1,000 | Henniker, NH, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Paoli Hospital Foundation | $3,000 | Paoli, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Philabundance | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | $8,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Philly Music Fest | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company | $200 | Plumsteadville, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Pottstown Cluster Of Religious Communities | $1,000 | Pottstown, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Schuylkill Township Police | $250 | Phoenixville, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| St Patrick Church | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| The Barn At Spring Brook Farm | $5,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| The Franklin Institute | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| The Haverford School | $1,000 | Haverfard, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Tulane University | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Virginia Tech | $12,500 | Blackburg, VA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Wayne Art Center | $500 | Wayne, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | $50,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Wistar Institute | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2021 |
| Achievement Center For Children & Families | $7,500 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Agnes Irwin School | $500 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| American Kidney Fund | $1,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| The Barn At Spring Brook Farm | $1,500 | West Chester, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | $7,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Bravo Vail | $4,000 | Vail, CO, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Bryn Mawr Foundation | $35,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Crc Watersheds Organization | $1,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Chester County Food Bank | $3,500 | Exton, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Foundationj | $2,500 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| College Of The Holy Cross | $1,000 | Worcester, MA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Drexel University | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Episcopal Academy | $2,500 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Florida Coalition For Preservation | $2,500 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| The Franklin Institute | $7,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Friends Of Laurel Hill | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $5,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Chester County | $500 | Coatesville, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| The Haverford School | $4,000 | Haverfard, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Hope Partnership For Education | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Horizons National | $2,500 | Westport, CT, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | $20,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Mayo Clinic | $50,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Misty Meadows Mitey Rides | $15,000 | Waxhaw, NC, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Paoli Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Paoli, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Philabundance | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| The Philadelphia Orchestra | $3,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| United Way Of Greater Philadelphia And Southern New Jersey | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Philly Music Fest | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| J Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship | $1,000 | Broomall, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company | $200 | Plumsteadville, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Quinnipiac University | $5,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| The Radnor Hunt Indoor | $7,500 | Malvern, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| St Patrick Church | $600 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Stratford Hall | $500 | Stratford, VA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Virginia Tech | $12,000 | Blackburg, VA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| The Warrior Dog Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Waterorg | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Wayne Art Center | $1,000 | Wayne, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | $38,000 | Newtown Square, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $500 | Topeka, KS, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
| Wistar Institute | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity Contribution | 2020 |
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| EIN | 23-3023616 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 200 NO OCEAN BLVD APT S-4 Delray Beach, FL 33483-0000 |
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| Trustee | J Frederick Merz Jr |
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