David & Margery Inkeles Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
David & Margery Inkeles Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $540,668 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $395,668. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$540,668
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$395,668
- Assets$17.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $800,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $606,500 | 26 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $800,000 | 26 | $13.9 million |
| 2025 | $540,668 | 26 | $17.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Barbara Inkeles 301 Church Street, Willow Grove, PA 19090 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 913-1163 |
| What to submit | All applications should be by letter. |
What David & Margery Inkeles Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 16 | $462,668 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $56,000 |
| New York | 4 | $12,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $4,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | General fund | $395,668 |
| Project Self Sufficiency | Nature preserve | $50,000 |
| Blair Academy | General education fund | $10,000 |
| Scarc Foundation | General fund support | $7,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Newton Medical Center Foundation | Local hospital | $5,000 |
| Peter Valley School | General education | $5,000 |
| Samaritan Inn | Support for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Sparta Ambulance Squad | General fund | $5,000 |
| Sparta Volunteer Fire Dept | `general fund | $5,000 |
| Ogala Lakota College | General education fund | $4,000 |
| Albert Einstein College | Research | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | Support for dimentia | $3,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General fund | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest | Support for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice | Provide hospice care for the ill | $3,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers | General education fund | $3,000 |
| Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter | Animal rescue | $3,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | General fund | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General fund | $3,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | General fund | $3,000 |
| Susan G Komen Cancer | General fund | $3,000 |
| United Way | Support for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Yale University | General education fund | $3,000 |
| Sparta Pal | Support for charitable purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Inkeles
- Laura Inkeles
- Charles Inkeles
- Barbara Inkeles
- William Mann
- Daniel Dicarlo
- Hans Dekker
Questions people ask
Does David & Margery Inkeles Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does David & Margery Inkeles Charitable Foundation give?
$540,668 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs David & Margery Inkeles Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Inkeles (Vice President General Counsel,secreta), Laura Inkeles (Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer), Charles Inkeles (President) and Barbara Inkeles (Vice President Director Charitable Gi) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does David & Margery Inkeles Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and health.