Martha Dana Mercer Trust
Providence, Rhode Island · EIN 046009617 · Private foundation
Martha Dana Mercer Trust is a private foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $3.3M in grants paid and $55.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 24 individual grants from this funder — $14.3M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Martha Dana Mercer Trust funds
Martha Dana Mercer Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, health care, higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Boston, MA | $1.2M | 2024 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Boston, MA | $1.2M | 2024 |
| Harvard College Fbo a Arboretum UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Boston, MA | $1.2M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Martha Dana Mercer Trust
Martha Dana Mercer Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Martha Dana Mercer Trust
- Does Martha Dana Mercer Trust accept grant applications?
- Martha Dana Mercer Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Martha Dana Mercer Trust fund?
- Martha Dana Mercer Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc, Harvard College Fbo a Arboretum. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Martha Dana Mercer Trust give in grants?
- Martha Dana Mercer Trust reported $3.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.3M over 24 grants.
- Where is Martha Dana Mercer Trust located?
- Martha Dana Mercer Trust is based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 046009617.
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