Gay Wise Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Gay Wise Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,300 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$104,300
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was up from $88,467 the year before.
81% of its 2025 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 | $83,900 | 6 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $88,467 | 8 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $104,300 | 19 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mayer Guttman 1 W Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 900, Towson, MD 21204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 321-0600 |
| What to submit | Letters including reasons and documentation of activities |
What Gay Wise Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 6 | $14,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $12,500 |
| Maryland | 5 | $11,800 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Washington University | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ada | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| The Myerberg Center | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Baltimore Hunger Project | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Har Sinai Oheb Shalom Congregation | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkin | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| The Secure Community Network | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Maryland Association for Parkinson' | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Hadassah | Charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| Friends of the Israeli Defense Forc | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Jewish Museum | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Mazon | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Americans United for the Separation | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mayer Guttman
- IRA Gansler
Questions people ask
Does Gay Wise Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gay Wise Foundation Inc give?
$104,300 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Gay Wise Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mayer Guttman (Trustee) and IRA Gansler (Trustee).
What does Gay Wise Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.