Alan and Amy Meltzer Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Alan and Amy Meltzer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $315,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$315,000
- Assets$25.4 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 44 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 47 | $25.4 million |
How to apply
Alan and Amy Meltzer Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Alan and Amy Meltzer Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 16 | $501,066 |
| Maryland | 14 | $464,833 |
| Florida | 5 | $180,000 |
| New York | 5 | $100,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $40,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $33,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $25,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $18,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | General support | $315,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies | General support | $108,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | General support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Broward County | General support | $87,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Dcac | General support | $75,000 |
| American University Hillel | General support | $49,002 |
| Bullis School | General support | $46,000 |
| Joshua M Freeman Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | General support | $35,000 |
| Friendship Circle | General support | $33,000 |
| Wrestle Like A Girl | General support | $29,100 |
| Athletes for Hope | General support | $25,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Fka JDRF | General support | $25,000 |
| Chabad Au | General support | $25,000 |
| Miami Jewish Health | General support | $25,000 |
| Shabach | General support | $25,000 |
| Brazilian Soccer Academy | General support | $24,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Force | General support | $20,000 |
| Conservancy Guardians USA Fund | General support | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva | General support | $15,000 |
| BZ Media A DBA of Bnai Zion | General support | $15,000 |
| Nwca | General support | $15,000 |
| Charles E Smith Life Communities | General support | $12,500 |
| Washington Housing Conservancy | General support | $12,500 |
| The Seed Foundation | General support | $10,714 |
| Montgomery Youth Wrestling League | General support | $10,500 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | General support | $9,000 |
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School | General support | $8,000 |
| El Haynes Public Charter School | General support | $7,500 |
| Howard University | General support | $7,500 |
| Capital Camps | General support | $6,562 |
| Don Bosco Rey High School | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Inspirenola | General support | $5,000 |
| Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Martha's Table | General support | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel High School | General support | $5,000 |
| Richard Wright Public Charter School | General support | $5,000 |
| Westminster Ingleside Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Washington | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana Smith
- Adrian Smith
- Kelli Thorton
Questions people ask
Does Alan and Amy Meltzer Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alan and Amy Meltzer Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Alan and Amy Meltzer Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Dana Smith (Director, President), Adrian Smith (Director, Secretary) and Kelli Thorton (Director).
What does Alan and Amy Meltzer Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.