TY 2021 Form 990PF

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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

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021

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 If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$388,184,148J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	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	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)	975,736
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	16,164		16,164
5a	Gross rents............	13,800,643		13,800,643
b	Net rental income or (loss) 13,800,643
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		1,991,131
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,913,237
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			1,991,131
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).......		5,052,266	3,026,656
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	21,835,940		18,834,594
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	1,295,713		258,643	972,410
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........		6,116	0	6,116
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		22,365	7,455	7,455
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		121,000	42,090	75,250
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		110,046	14,046	3,000
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		3,999,366	3,999,366
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		1,365,616	1,051,230	312,381
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	6,920,222		5,372,830	1,376,612
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	10,593,491			10,593,491
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	17,513,713		5,372,830	11,970,103
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	4,322,227
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			13,461,764
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	897,419	1,326,834	1,326,834
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)	36,497,763	46,699,585	46,700,000
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	625,286,957	625,286,957	339,338,082
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )	0	819,232	819,232
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	662,682,139	674,132,608	388,184,148
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........
	18	Grants payable.................
	19	Deferred revenue.................	131,670
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	131,670	0
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		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
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........	662,550,469	674,132,608
	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).....	662,550,469	674,132,608
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	662,682,139	674,132,608

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

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) ...............

662,550,469

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

4,322,227

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

7,259,912

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

674,132,608

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .

674,132,608

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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
1 a	FLOW THROUGH FROM 2015 LAVENDER HOLDINGS LLC	P
b	FLOW THROUGH FROM 2015 LAVENDER HOLDINGS LLC	P
c	FLOW THROUGH FROM FOUNDATION K-1	P
d	FLOW THROUGH FROM FOUNDATION K-1	P
e

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a		129,214	-129,214
b	3,455,230	1,792,892	1,662,338
c	130,305		130,305
d	327,702		327,702
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			-129,214
b			1,662,338
c			130,305
d			327,702
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	1,991,131
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 ...................		3

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Part V

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 and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) 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	187,119
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	187,119
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021	6a	80,827
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b	0
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	200,000
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d	0

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	280,827
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.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	93,708
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated tax93,708	Refunded	11	0

Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions

for the definition.................................

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.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

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

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

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....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........

Yes

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Yes

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

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?................

Yes

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 XIV..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

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 .

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 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.

If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

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 .............

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.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

HTTPS://MERTZFOUNDATION.ORG

The books are in care of bullet

DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC Telephone no. bullet

(605) 271-5154

Located at bullet

212 S MAIN AVE STE 133SIOUX FALLSSD ZIP+4 bullet

57104

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

16 At any time during calendar year 2021, 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 VI-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

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? ...........

1a(1)

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person? ..............................

1a(2)

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........

1a(3)

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............

1a(4)

Yes

(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)? ......................

1a(5)

(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.) ...............

1a(6)

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 ..........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here........ bullet

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 2021? .............

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)):

At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

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.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year? ..............................

Yes

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 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 2021.) .....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

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 2021? ..

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........

5a(1)

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................

5a(2)

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............

5a(3)

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................

5a(4)

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............

5a(5)

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 ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ......... bullet

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).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract? .............................

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....

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 VII

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-)
NANCY L CLOSE	DIRECTION ADVISOR 40.00	1,293,213
4951 WINDSOR PARK SARASOTA,FL34235	DIRECTION ADVISOR 40.00	1,293,213
LAVENDER TRUST COMPANY INC	TRUSTEE 10.00	2,500
212 S MAIN AVE SUITE 133 SIOUX FALLS,SD57104	TRUSTEE 10.00	2,500

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...................				0

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Part VII

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
QP GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICES LLC	ADVISORY	61,000
150 EAST 52ND ST NEW YORK,NY10022	ADVISORY	61,000
MIRTA TANJELOFF	ADVISORY	60,000
212 S MAIN AVE SUITE 133 SIOUX FALLS,SD57104	ADVISORY	60,000

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. bullet

Part VIII-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 VIII-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......................... bullet

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Part IX

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

17,149,717

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

13,864,186

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

339,338,082

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

370,351,985

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

370,351,985

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

5,555,280

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......

364,796,705

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................

18,239,835

Part X

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.)

Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................

18,239,835

Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......

187,119

Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

187,119

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

18,052,716

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

18,052,716

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...

18,052,716

Part XI

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.

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Part XII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2020	(c) 2020	(d) 2021
1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7					18,052,716
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
a Enter amount for 2020 only.......				0
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20			0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
a From 2016......
b From 2017......
c From 2018......
d From 2019......
e From 2020......	20,955,997
f Total of lines 3a through e ........		20,955,997
4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 11,970,103
a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a				0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....			0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........		0
d Applied to 2021 distributable amount.....					11,970,103
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021.		6,082,613			6,082,613
(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		14,873,384
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 2021. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2022 ..........					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 2016 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		14,873,384
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2017....
b Excess from 2018....
c Excess from 2019....
d Excess from 2020....	14,873,384
e Excess from 2021....

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Part XIII

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-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 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section 4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

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) 2021	(b) 2020	(c) 2019	(d) 2018	(e) Total

b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI, 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 IX, 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 XIV

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

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions

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 (2021)

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Part XIV

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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
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	50,000
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
RESTORE NYC PO BOX 1003 BOWLING GREEN STATION NEW YORK,NY10274		PC	TO END SEX TRAFFICKING IN NEW YORK	75,000
PINES OF SARASOTA FOUNDATION 1501 N ORANGE AVE SARASOTA,FL34236		PC	TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S PURPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONEE'S MISSION STATEMENT.	8,500,000
YOU CAN THRIEVE 535 W 23RD ST NEW YORK,NY10011		PC	TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S PURPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONEE'S MISSION STATEMENT.	25,000
TUNNELS TO TOWERS 2361 HYLAN BLVD STATEN ISLAND,NY10306		PC	TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONEE'S MISSION STATEMENT.	1,038,491
THE BANQUET 900 E 8TH STREET SIOUX FALLS,SD57103		PC	TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S PURPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONEE'S MISSION STATEMENT.	10,000
MAKE A WISH SOUTH DAKOTA & MONTANA 1400 W 17TH ST SIOUX FALLS,SD57104		PC	TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S PURPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONEE'S MISSION STATEMENT.	15,000
Total ................................. 3a				10,593,491

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b				0

Form 990-PF (2021)

Page 12

Part XV-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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
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 ....
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......			34	13,800,643
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income .....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	1,991,131
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: aTAX REFUND - OK					704
bTAX REFUND					3,014
cTAX REFUND-GA					3,481
dTAX REFUND - UTAH					850
eTAX REFUND- INDIANA					7,000
fFEDERAL TAX REFUND			14	715,000
gIRS INTEREST INCOME			14	22,741
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..		1,295,561		20,845,155	15,049

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

22,155,765

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XV-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-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 (2021)

Page 13

Part XVI

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

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

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

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

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? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below? See instructions. Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2021)

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Schedule B
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

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

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... 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) (2021)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2

Name of organization ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC

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	$ 900,196	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
2	ESTHER M MERTZ DESCENDANTS TRUST II 212 S MAIN AVE STE 133 SIOUX FALLS, SD57104	$ 75,540	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)

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) (2021)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)

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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(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) (2021)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

TY 2021 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

- TIN:

TY 2021 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.

- TIN:

TY 2021 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 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 AND CONDUCTS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES SOLELY FOR THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE 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
	FOOTNOTE TO 990 PF PART I LINE 5A:	GROSS RENTS ARE ALLOCATED FROM PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT.

- TIN:

TY 2021 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:

46,699,585

US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

46,700,000

State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

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

- TIN:

TY 2021 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	239,758,219
INVESTMENT IN LAVENDER FOUNDATION HOLDINGS LLC	AT COST	87,522,390	99,478,913
INVESTMENT IN LAVENDER FOUNDATION CORPORATION	AT COST	92,600	100,950

- TIN:

TY 2021 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	2,238	0		2,238
LEGAL FEES AND TRANSACTION COSTS - HILL WARD HENDERSON	3,878	0		3,878

- TIN:

TY 2021 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION

C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC

EIN:

13-7231616

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
DUE FROM EMM DESCENDANTS TRUST		768,526	768,526
DUE FROM EMM DESCENDANTS TRUST II		50,706	50,706

- TIN:

TY 2021 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	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES	33,249	5,012	26,232
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT TO LAVENDER TRUST CO	227,144	0	227,144
LAVENDER FOUNDATION K-1 - ROYALTY DEDUCTION	113,411	113,411	0
LAVENDER FOUNDATION K-1 - 2% PORTFOLIO DEDUCTION	932,807	932,807	0
LAVENDER HOLDINGS K-1 - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	36,132	0	36,132
LAVENDER FOUNDATION K-1 - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	559	0	559
PROFF. FEES PAID IN BEHALF OF DONEE	22,314	0	22,314

- TIN:

TY 2021 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	-1,417,081	-2,764,825	-1,417,081
FROM K-1 - LAVENDER FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS LLC - ORDINARY INCOME	431,686	483,869	431,686
FROM K-1 - LAVENDER FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS LLC - OTHER INCOME	574,311	574,311	574,311
FROM K-1 - LAVENDER FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS LLC - ROYALTY INCOME	457,229	457,229	457,229
FROM K-1 - 2015 LAVENDER HOLDINGS LLC - INTEREST	1,038,695	1,038,695	1,038,695
FROM K-1 - LAVENDER FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS LLC - INTEREST	2,453,349	2,453,349	2,453,349
FROM K-1 - LAVENDER FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS LLC - DIVIDENDS	179,603	179,603	179,603
FROM K-1 - 2015 LAVENDER HOLDINGS LLC - DIVIDENDS	581,684	581,684	581,684
TAX REFUND - OK	704		704
TAX REFUND	3,014		3,014
TAX REFUND-GA	3,481		3,481
TAX REFUND - UTAH	850		850
TAX REFUND- INDIANA	7,000		7,000
FEDERAL TAX REFUND	715,000	0	0
IRS INTEREST INCOME	22,741	22,741	22,741

- TIN:

TY 2021 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION

C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC

EIN:

13-7231616

Description	Amount
K-1 BOOK TO TAX DIFFERENCES	7,259,912

- TIN:

TY 2021 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
ADVISORY FEES - QP GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE	61,000	42,090		15,250

- TIN:

TY 2021 TaxesSchedule

Name:

ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION

C/O DIANNE R STADTFELD SDTC LLC

EIN:

13-7231616

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL TAXES	93,000	0	0
FROM K-1 LAVENDER HOLDINGS LLC - FOREIGN TAXES	14,046	14,046	0
STATE EXTENSION PAYMENTS	3,000	0	3,000