Firstman Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Firstman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pikesville, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,963 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $2,500. 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$14,963
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$495,487
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $15,500 the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,500 | 34 | $432,540 |
| 2024 | $14,963 | 31 | $495,487 |
How to apply
Firstman 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 Firstman Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 12 | $5,600 |
| Nevada | 7 | $4,700 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 2 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
| California | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Luck Macbeth Theater | Charity | $2,500 |
| Talbot Hospice Foundation | Charity | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Charity | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charity | $1,000 |
| American Heart Assoc | Charity | $1,000 |
| CRCCS | Charity | $600 |
| Talbot County Humane Society | Charity | $500 |
| Talbot Couny Free Library | Charity | $500 |
| ASPCA | Charity | $500 |
| Weekend Backpacks for the Homeless | Charity | $500 |
| Nevada Humane Society | Charity | $500 |
| Nols | Charity | $500 |
| Food Bank of Northern NV | Charity | $500 |
| Back Country Discovery Routes | Charity | $500 |
| UNICEF | Charity | $250 |
| Easton Volunteer Fire Dept | Charity | $250 |
| SPCA of Northern Nevada | Charity | $250 |
| FSTV | Charity | $250 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charity | $250 |
| MD Food Bank | Charity | $250 |
| Friends of the Black Rock | Charity | $250 |
| Democracy Now | Charity | $250 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charity | $200 |
| Neighborhood Service Center | Charity | $200 |
| The Sierra Club | Charity | $200 |
| YMCA of the Chesapeake | Charity | $200 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Charity | $163 |
| Care | Charity | $100 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Charity | $100 |
| Nevada Land Trust | Charity | $100 |
| Baam | Charity | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward E Firstman
- Allan Alperstein
Questions people ask
Does Firstman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Firstman Family Foundation Inc give?
$14,963 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Firstman Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward E Firstman (President) and Allan Alperstein (Treas/Sec).
What does Firstman Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and food and hunger.