Louis and Frances B Booke Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis and Frances B Booke Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $809,471 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $61,500 and the largest $123,000. 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$809,471
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$61,500
- Largest grant$123,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $65,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 | $65,000 | 9 | $822,192 |
| 2024 | $809,471 | 10 | $0 |
How to apply
Louis and Frances B Booke Memorial Foundation 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 Louis and Frances B Booke Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 9 | $799,500 |
| New York | 1 | $9,971 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Jewish Charities | Support | $123,000 |
| Individual | support | $123,000 |
| Talmudical Academy | Support | $123,000 |
| Individual | Support | $123,000 |
| Jewish Museum of MD | Support | $61,500 |
| Hope Lodge | Support | $61,500 |
| Man Alive Inc | Support | $61,500 |
| Individual | Support | $61,500 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation | Support | $61,500 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Support | $9,971 |
Officers and trustees
- Allan Gibber
- Stephen M Cooper
Questions people ask
Does Louis and Frances B Booke Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis and Frances B Booke Memorial Foundation give?
$809,471 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $61,500.
Who runs Louis and Frances B Booke Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Allan Gibber (Trustee) and Stephen M Cooper (Trustee).
What does Louis and Frances B Booke Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.