Mertz Gilmore Foundation is a non-profit independent foundation based in New York, New York. Established in 1963, the foundation made grants to performing arts institutions and to groups working to protect the city's environment. The assets of the foundation are managed by the board of directors.Mertz Gilmore Foundation's investment portfolio is valued at $112.32 million as of December 31, 2018, with investments in domestic and international equity, real estate, private equity, hedge funds, fixed income, and cash.