Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)212 S MAIN AVE SUITE 133
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SIOUX FALLS, SD57104
A Employer identification number

13-7231616
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(605) 271-5154
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$369,489,531J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 181,279
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 207,870 206,944  
5a Gross rents............ 9,226,282 9,226,282  
b Net rental income or (loss) 9,226,282
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -6,966,028
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 126,023
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,297,296 1,012,884  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,946,699 10,446,110  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 1,505,263 300,553   1,129,572
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 1,423,663 0   1,423,663
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 22,365 7,455   7,455
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 266,114 56,580   204,614
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 79,500 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 4,222,637 3,980,478  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,169,613 914,513   253,216
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 8,689,155 5,259,579   3,018,520
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 57,410,200 57,410,200
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 66,099,355 5,259,579   60,428,720
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -62,152,656
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 5,186,531
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 761,066 897,419 897,419
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 36,892,568 Click to see attachment36,497,763 36,499,610
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 651,321,957 Click to see attachment625,286,957 332,092,502
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 688,975,591 662,682,139 369,489,531
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue................. 312,949 131,670
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 312,949 131,670
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 688,662,642 662,550,469
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 688,662,642 662,550,469
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 688,975,591 662,682,139
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
688,662,642
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-62,152,656
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
36,047,147
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
662,557,133
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
6,664
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
662,550,469
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a FLOW THROUGH FROM PCH K-1 P    
b FLOW THROUGH FROM PCH K-1 P    
c FLOW THROUGH FROM FOUNDATION K-1 P    
d FLOW THROUGH FROM FOUNDATION K-1 P    
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 8,214     8,214
b 18,333     18,333
c 99,476     99,476
d     7,092,051 -7,092,051
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       8,214
b       18,333
c       99,476
d       -7,092,051
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 -6,966,028
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
7
8
Reserved,..........................
8
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 72,093
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 72,093
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 72,093
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 94,920
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 94,920
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 22,827
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet22,827 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bullet
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
     
    No
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
    Yes
     
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletHTTPS://MERTZFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC Telephone no.bullet (605) 271-5154

    Located atbullet212 S MAIN AVE STE 133SIOUX FALLSSD ZIP+4bullet57104
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2020.)..................
    3b
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NANCY L CLOSE DIRECTION ADVISOR
    40.00     		1,502,763 0 0
    4951 WINDSOR PARK
    SARASOTA,FL34235
    LAVENDER TRUST COMPANY INC TRUSTEE
    10.00     		2,500 0 0
    212 S MAIN AVE SUITE 133
    SIOUX FALLS,SD57104
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    HILL WARD HENDERSON LEGAL FEES AND TRANSACTION COSTS 1,388,043
    101 E KENNEDY BLVD 3700
    TAMPA,FL33602
    CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD CONSULTING 83,200
    456 N BROAD ST
    NEW YORK,NY10019
    QP GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICES LLC ADVISORY 82,000
    150 EAST 52ND ST
    NEW YORK,NY10022
    MIRTA TANJELOFF ADVISORY 60,000
    212 S MAIN AVE SUITE 133
    SIOUX FALLS,SD57104
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    36,765,267
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    817,886
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    378,996,551
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    416,579,704
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    416,579,704
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    6,248,696
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    410,331,008
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    20,516,550
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    20,516,550
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    72,093
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    72,093
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    20,444,457
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    20,444,457
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    20,444,457
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    60,428,720
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    60,428,720
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    60,428,720
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 20,444,457
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 19,028,266
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015......  
    b From 2016......  
    c From 2017......  
    d From 2018......  
    e From 2019......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 60,428,720
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 19,028,266
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		Click to see attachment0
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 20,444,457
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 20,955,997
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 20,955,997
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		20,955,997
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016....  
    b Excess from 2017....  
    c Excess from 2018....  
    d Excess from 2019....  
    e Excess from 2020.... 20,955,997
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    SEE MERTZFOUNDATIONORG
    212 S MAIN AVE STE 133
    SIOUX FALLS,SD57104
    (605) 271-5175
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH WEBSITE
    cAny submission deadlines:
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH WEBSITE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH WEBSITE
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    AMERICA'S VETDOGS
    371 EAST JERICHO TURNPIKE
    SMITHTOWN,NY117872976     		  PC TO PROVIDE ENHANCED MOBILITY AND RENEWED INDEPENDENCE TO UNITED STATES VETERANS 25,000
    BACK ON MY FEET
    100 S BROAD STREET SUITE 2136
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19110     		  PC TO PROVIDE SUPPORTS FOR HOMELESS INVIDUALS 30,000
    FREEDOM ALLIANCE
    22570 MARKEY COURT SUITE 240
    DULLES,VA20166     		  PC TO ADVANCE THE AMERICAN HERITAGE OF FREEDOM BY HONORING MILITARY SERVICE 300,000
    GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND INC
    371 EAST JERICHO TURNPIKE
    SMITHTOWN,NY117872976     		  PC TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND 25,000
    HELEN KELLER SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
    57 WILOUGHBY STREET
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		  PC TO ASSIST DEAF-BLIND YOUTHS 5,200
    HOPE FOR NEW YORK
    1166 AVE OF AMERICAS SUITE 1610
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		  PC TO SERVE NEW YORK'S MOST MARGINALIZED RESIDENTS INCLUDING AT RISK YOUTH AND THE HOMELESS 500,000
    LONG ISLAND ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION
    5 CHANNEL DRIVE
    PORT WASHINGTON,NY11050     		  PC TO IMPROVE QUALIFY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE 15,000
    RESTORE NYC
    PO BOX 1003 BOWLING GREEN STATION
    NEW YORK,NY10274     		  PC TO END SEX TRAFFICKING IN NEW YORK 75,000
    SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE FOUNDATION
    2320 N CAREER AVE
    SIOUX FALLS,SD57107     		  PC TO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS 10,000
    STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION
    2361 HYLAN BLYD
    STATEN ISLAND,NY10306     		  PC TO HONOR THE SACRIFICE OF FIREFIGHTER STEPHEN SILLER WHO LAID DOWN HIS LIFE TO SAVE OTHERS ON 9/11 8,650,000
    TOP HONORS INC
    PO BOX 7473
    NEW YORK,NY10116     		  PC TO HELP CHILDREN IMPROVE THEIR MATH AND CRITICAL THINKING ABILITIES 75,000
    SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
    2379 BROAD STREET
    BROOKSVILLE,FL34604     		  PC DONATION OF LAND FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION OF WATER RESOURCES IN WEST-CENTRAL FLORIDA 47,700,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 57,410,200
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 207,870  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......     34 9,226,282  
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income..... 900099 280,103 14 1,012,884  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 -6,966,028  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aTAX REFUND - ND     		        492
    bTAX REFUND - UT         1,817
    cTAX REFUND - VT         2,000
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 280,103 3,481,008 4,309
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    3,765,420
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    11 THESE AMOUNTS REPRESENT STATE TAX REFUNDS OF EXCESS TAX PAID
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    with the preparer shown below?
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    Form 990-PF (2020)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2020
    Name of the organization
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC
    Employer identification number

    13-7231616
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
    Name of organization
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC         		Employer identification number
    13-7231616
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    ESTHER M MERTZ DESCENDANTS TRUST
     
    212 S MAIN AVE STE 133
     
    SIOUX FALLS, SD57104

    		$ 181,279


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC         		Employer identification number

    13-7231616
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC         		Employer identification number

    13-7231616
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
     
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC
    EIN:
    13-7231616
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES - MARKS PANETH LLP 22,365 7,455   7,455

    TY 2020 DistributionFromCorpusElection
    Name:
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
     
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC
    EIN:
    13-7231616
    Election:
    PURSUANT TO IRC SECTION 4942(H)(2) AND REGULATION 53.4942(A)-3(D)(2),THE FOUNDATION HEREBY ELECTS TO TREAT CURRENT YEAR QUALIFYINGDISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING TAX YEAR'SUNDISTRIBUTED INCOME AS BEING MADE OUT OF CORPUS.

    TY 2020 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
     
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC
    EIN:
    13-7231616
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      FOOTNOTE TO 990 PF PART I LINE 19 DEPRECIATION EXPENSE REPORTED IS ALLOCATED FROM PARTNERSHIPINVESTMENT.FOOTNOTE TO 990 PF PART I LINE 25DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTRIBUTED PROPERTY - 1. PARCEL 2-1 - A PORTION OF SECTIONS 31 AND 32, TOWNSHIP 25 SOUTH, RANGE 19 EAST AND A PORTION OF SECTIONS 5 AND 6, TOWNSHIP 26 SOUTH, RANGE 19 EAST, PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA. 2. PARCEL 7 - A PORTION OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 26 SOUTH, RANGE 19 EAST, PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA. 3. PARCEL 8 - A PORTION OF SECTIONS 8 AND 9, TOWNSHIP 26 SOUTH, RANGE 19 EAST, PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA.THE METHOD USED TO DETERMINE THE FAIR MARKET VALUE -FAIR MARKET VALUE WAS DETERMINED BY INDEPENDENT QUALIFIED APPRAISALDATE OF THE GIFT - AUGUST 11, 2020DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTRIBUTED PROPERTY - PARCEL 6 - A PORTION OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 26 SOUTH, RANGE 19 EAST, PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA. THE METHOD USED TO DETERMINE THE FAIR MARKET VALUE -FAIR MARKET VALUE WAS DETERMINED BY INDEPENDENT QUALIFIED APPRAISALDATE OF THE GIFT - AUGUST 26, 2020FOOTNOTE TO 990 PF PART III LINE 5OTHER DECREASES NOT INCLUDED IN LINE 2, AS REPORTED ON LINE5 IS THE EXCESS OF BOOK INCOME RECORDED FOR PARTNERSHIP CASHDISTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED OVER K-1 TAXABLE INCOME ALLOCATIONFOOTNOTE FOR 990 PF - PART VII-A - QUESTION 8 A AND 8 BTHE CHARITABLE TRUST IS ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF SOUTHDAKOTA, WHICH DOES NOT REQUIRE SUCH FILINGS.COPIES OF 990 PF ARE AVAILABLE AT CHARITABLE TRUST'SOFFICE IN SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.FOOTNOTE TO 990 PF PART VII-A QUESTION 11 AND PART VII-BQUESTION 3NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTROLLED ENTITY #12015 LAVENDER HOLDINGS LLC445 PARK AVE, 18TH FLNEW YORK, NY 10022EIN 81-24437752015 LAVENDER HOLDINGS LLC IS NOT AN EXCESS BUSINESSHOLDING. IT IS A HOLDING COMPANY THAT EFFECTIVELY OWNS 100%OF THE INTEREST IN COMMERICIAL OFFICE BUILDINGS WHOSE GROSSINCOME IS DERIVED FROM PASSIVE INVESTMENT SOURCES FORPURPOSES OF DETERMINING EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDINGS. THEHOLDING COMPANY ALSO OWNS A 15% NON CONTROLLING INTEREST INAN OPERATING COMPANY TAXED AS A PARTNERSHIP, RAW LAND, ANDCONDUCTS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES SOLELY FOR THE COMMERCIALOFFICE BUILDINGS THAT IT OWNS.NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTROLLED ENTITY #2LAVENDER FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS LLC4951 WINDSOR PARKSARASOTA, FL 34235EIN 83-1192629LAVENDER FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS LLC IS NOT AN EXCESSBUSINESS HOLDING. IT IS A LLC, TAXED AS A PARTNERSHIP, THATIS EFFECTIVELY 100% OWNED BY THE FOUNDATION. ITS GROSSINCOME IS DERIVED FROM PASSIVE INVESTMENT SOURCES FORPURPOSES OF DETERMINING EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDINGS.NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTROLLED ENTITY #3LAVENDER FOUNDATION CORPORATION4951 WINDSOR PARKSARASOTA, FL 34235EIN 13-7231616

    TY 2020 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
     
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC
    EIN:
    13-7231616
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    36,497,763
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    36,499,610
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
     
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC
    EIN:
    13-7231616
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    INVESTMENT IN 2015 LAVENDER HOLDINGS LLC AT COST 537,671,967 239,175,290
    INVESTMENT IN LAVENDER FOUNDATION HOLDINGS LLC AT COST 87,522,390 92,821,957
    INVESTMENT IN LAVENDER FOUNDATION CORPORATION AT COST 92,600 95,255

    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
     
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC
    EIN:
    13-7231616
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES - BARNES & THORNBURG LLP 35,620 0   35,620
    LEGAL FEES AND TRANSACTION COSTS - HILL WARD HENDERSON 1,388,043 0   1,388,043


    TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
     
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC
    EIN:
    13-7231616
    Description Amount
    SEE FOOTNOTE 6,664


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
     
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC
    EIN:
    13-7231616
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 2,713 57   2,385
    ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 16,128 4,032   10,483
    EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT TO LAVENDER TRUST CO 221,250 0   221,250
    LAVENDER FOUNDATION K-1 - ROYALTY DEDUCTION 78,890 78,890   0
    LAVENDER FOUNDATION K-1 - 2% PORTFOLIO DEDUCTION 831,534 831,534   0
    LAVENDER HOLDINGS K-1 - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION 19,059 0   19,059
    LAVENDER FOUNDATION K-1 - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION 39 0   39


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
     
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC
    EIN:
    13-7231616
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    FROM K-1 - 2015 LAVENDER HOLDINGS LLC - ORDINARY INCOME -3,450,459 -3,729,121 -3,450,459
    FROM K-1 - 2015 LAVENDER HOLDINGS LLC - SEC 1231 LOSS -26,004 -26,004 -26,004
    FROM K-1 - LAVENDER FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS LLC - ORDINARY INCOME 746,225 744,784 746,225
    FROM K-1 - LAVENDER FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS LLC - OTHER INCOME 137,991 137,991 137,991
    FROM K-1 - LAVENDER FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS LLC - ROYALTY INCOME 69,844 69,844 69,844
    FROM K-1 - 2015 LAVENDER HOLDINGS LLC - INTEREST 417,241 417,241 417,241
    FROM K-1 - LAVENDER FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS LLC - INTEREST 3,106,648 3,106,648 3,106,648
    FROM K-1 - LAVENDER FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS LLC - DIVIDENDS 215,907 215,907 215,907
    FROM K-1 - 2015 LAVENDER HOLDINGS LLC - DIVIDENDS 75,594 75,594 75,594
    TAX REFUND - ND 492   492
    TAX REFUND - UT 1,817   1,817
    TAX REFUND - VT 2,000   2,000


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
     
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC
    EIN:
    13-7231616
    Description Amount
    GAIN ON DONATED LAND 32,015,000
    K-1 BOOK TO TAX DIFFERENCES 4,032,147


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
     
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC
    EIN:
    13-7231616
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PROFESSIONAL FEES - MIRTA TANJELOFF 60,000 0   60,000
    APPRASIAL FEES - CBRE, INC. 5,000 0   5,000
    ADVISORY FEES - QP GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE 82,000 56,580   20,500
    CONSULTING FEES - CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD 83,200 0   83,200
    ENGINEERING - LANDMARK ENGINEERING & SURVEYING CORP 35,914 0   35,914


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
     
    C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC
    EIN:
    13-7231616
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAXES 79,500 0   0