The Harvey M Meyerhoff Fund Inc
Accepts applications
The Harvey M Meyerhoff Fund Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $646,576 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$646,576
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$88.8 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2024 was down from $738,076 the year before.
2% 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 | $738,076 | 71 | $12.9 million |
| 2024 | $646,576 | 64 | $88.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Misty Gibson 2800 Quarry Lake Drive Suite 390, Baltimore, MD 21209 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 727-3200 |
| What to submit | Letter of inquiry/grant application/grant request summary to include: description of institution (overview, mission statement, population served), description of program, financial information (budget, sources of funds, major contributors and amounts, financial statements etc). Evidence of 501C(3) status and list of trustees/board members and occupation. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | Restrictions are based on the purpose of the grant/contribution and funds available. |
What The Harvey M Meyerhoff Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 48 | $530,826 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $57,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $16,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $13,750 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital Inc | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| National Aquarium in Baltimore | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Dyslexia Tutoring Program | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Univ - Phoebe R Berman Bioethics Institute | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Dept of Psychiatry | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Sais | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Baltimore County Sailing Center | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| John Hopkins Hillel | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $16,076 |
| Maryland Center for History and Culture | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Walters Art Gallery | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Brody Jewish Center-Hillel at Uva | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Tufts University Hillel Foundation | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore | Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| Catholic Charities | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Edward A Myerberg NW Senior Center Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Goucher Hillel | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hillel of Towson University | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jewish Granparents Network | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Center for Innovative Medicine | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Professorship | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Spine Outcomes Research Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Maryland Public Television | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Central Maryland Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Orchkids | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The American Visionary Art Museum | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Maryland Hillel | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ho Ho Ho Inc | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Thread Inc | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Baltimore School for the Arts Foundation | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Everyman Theatre | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| House of Ruth | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee M Hendler
- Elizabeth R Minkin
- Jill M Hieronimus
- Jennifer Reed
Questions people ask
Does The Harvey M Meyerhoff Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted throughout the year.
How much does The Harvey M Meyerhoff Fund Inc give?
$646,576 in tax year 2024, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs The Harvey M Meyerhoff Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lee M Hendler (President), Elizabeth R Minkin (V.p./Treasurer), Jill M Hieronimus (V.p./Secretary) and Jennifer Reed (Assistant Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Harvey M Meyerhoff Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.