Foundations that fund organizations in Mertztown, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mertztown nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $32K to Mertztown organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mertztown around $12K. 0 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mertztown
- $32K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in PA
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mertztown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freer Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Carroll a Weinberg MD and Charlotte Cohen Weinberg Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | educational |
| Sempra Foundation | San Diego, CA | 2 | $187 | $93 | Preselected only | Animals |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Mertztown, Pennsylvania?
Freer Foundation, Carroll a Weinberg MD and Charlotte Cohen Weinberg Foundation Inc, Sempra Foundation reported grants to Mertztown organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Mertztown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.