The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc
Accepts applications
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 92 grants; the typical grant was $16,500 and the largest $871,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.2 million
- Number of grants92
- Typical grant$16,500
- Largest grant$871,000
- Assets$74.0 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.2 million the year before.
23% 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 | $4.2 million | 90 | $70.7 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 92 | $74.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Misty Gibson 2800 Quarry Lake Drive Ste 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 contributions and amounts, financial statements, etc.). Evidence of 501C(3) status and list of trustees/board members and occupations. |
What The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Maryland. It also paid $15,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 68 | $2.4 million |
| Nebraska | 1 | $871,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $458,000 |
| New York | 7 | $240,000 |
| California | 1 | $45,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $30,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $12,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Unrestricted | $871,000 |
| Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore | Unrestricted | $596,900 |
| Foundation for Jewish Campus Life (Hillel) | Unrestricted | $225,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Unrestricted | $103,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Southeast Community Development Corporation | Unrestricted | $71,678 |
| Waterfront Partnership | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Innovation Works | Unrestricted | $67,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Belair-Edison Neighborhoods Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Camps Airy and Louise | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Healthy Neighborhoods Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Jewish Grandparents Network | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Friends of Impj | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| B'nai B'rith Youth Organization | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Friends of Patterson Park | Unrestricted | $29,986 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Maryland Academy of Sciences Maryland Science Center | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ofakim La'atid Emergency Operating Support | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Postpartum Support International | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Live Baltimore Home Center | Unrestricted | $24,200 |
| Arts for Learning Maryland | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Baltimore Center Stage | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Banner Neighborhoods Community Corporation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Fells Point Creative Alliance Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Jewbelong Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| National Aquarium in Baltimore | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| One Table | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Port Discovery Children's Museum | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Francis of Assisi School | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill M Hieronimus
- Terry M Rubenstein
- Elizabeth Minkin
- Misty Gibson
- Jennifer Reed
Questions people ask
Does The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 92 grants, with a typical grant of $16,500.
Who runs The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jill M Hieronimus (President), Terry M Rubenstein (V.P. & Secretary), Elizabeth Minkin (V.P. & Treasurer) and Misty Gibson (Asst. Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and community development.