The Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland Inc
Accepts applications
The Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.7 million in 108 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $287,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.7 million
- Number of grants108
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$287,000
- Assets$141 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.9 million the year before.
32% 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 | $5.9 million | 107 | $135 million |
| 2024 | $5.7 million | 108 | $141 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Program Director 1040 Park Ave Suite 310, Baltimore, MD 21201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 837-5100, annie@goldsekerfoundation.com |
| What to submit | The applicant must be a nonprofit and charitable, educational, or scientific organization. To ensure eligibility, applicants must submit evidence of a tax exemption ruling under 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the internal revenue code. For more information, visit out website www.goldsekerfoundation.org. |
| Restrictions | The foundation was created by the will of morris goldseker expressly to support programs directly benefiting the people of the baltimore metropolitan area. The organization must carry on its work and activities principally in the baltimore metropolitan area. Current program interests include: community development, education, nonprofit capacity building, and mission/program related investments. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 105 | $5.5 million |
| New York | 1 | $115,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associated Jewish Community Fed the Associated Jewish Community Fed | Supporting grant | $287,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Johns Hopkins University | Supporting grant | $285,000 |
| Morgan State University Foundation Morgan State University Foundation | Supporting grant | $285,000 |
| Central Baltimore Partnership Central Baltimore Partnership | Supporting grant | $205,000 |
| Baltimore Banner Baltimore Banner | Supporting grant | $201,000 |
| Baltimore Corps Baltimore Corps | Supporting grant | $175,000 |
| Rebuild Metro Inc Rebuild Metro Inc | Supporting grant | $170,000 |
| Live Baltimore Live Baltimore | Supporting grant | $130,000 |
| Southeast Community Development Cor Southeast Community Development Cor | Supporting grant | $125,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Baltimore Community Foundation | Supporting grant | $117,250 |
| Casa of Maryland Casa of Maryland | Supporting grant | $115,000 |
| TNTP TNTP | Supporting grant | $115,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence Fund for Educational Excellence | Supporting grant | $105,000 |
| Bluebird Education Network Bluebird Education Network | Supporting grant | $100,000 |
| Greater Baybrook Alliance Greater Baybrook Alliance | Supporting grant | $100,000 |
| Impact Hub Impact Hub | Supporting grant | $100,000 |
| The Baltimore Abortion Fund the Baltimore Abortion Fund | Supporting grant | $94,000 |
| Belain-Edison Neighborhoods Belain-Edison Neighborhoods | Supporting grant | $85,000 |
| Fffe FBO Baltimore's Promise Fffe FBO Baltimore's Promise | Supporting grant | $85,000 |
| Innovation Works Innovation Works | Supporting grant | $81,000 |
| Thread Thread | Supporting grant | $80,000 |
| Backyard Basecamp Backyard Basecamp | Supporting grant | $75,000 |
| City Teaching Alliance City Teaching Alliance | Supporting grant | $75,000 |
| Trend Community Development Corp Trend Community Development Corp | Supporting grant | $75,000 |
| Turnaround Tuesday Turnaround Tuesday | Supporting grant | $75,000 |
| Comprehensive Housing Assistance Co Comprehensive Housing Assistance Co | Supporting grant | $70,000 |
| Healthy Neighborhoods Inc Healthy Neighborhoods Inc | Supporting grant | $70,000 |
| No Boundaries Coalition No Boundaries Coalition | Supporting grant | $70,000 |
| Associated Catholic Charities Associated Catholic Charities | Supporting grant | $66,000 |
| Sharebaby Sharebaby | Supporting grant | $61,500 |
| Associated Black Charities Associated Black Charities | Supporting grant | $60,000 |
| Ayslee Women Enterprise Ayslee Women Enterprise | Supporting grant | $60,000 |
| Bikemore Inc Bikemore Inc | Supporting grant | $60,000 |
| Cherry Hill Strong Cherry Hill Strong | Supporting grant | $60,000 |
| The Sixth Branch the Sixth Branch | Supporting grant | $60,000 |
| Umbc Foundation Umbc Foundation | Supporting grant | $60,000 |
| Parks and People Foundation Inc Parks and People Foundation Inc | Supporting grant | $53,095 |
| Tahirih Justice Center Tahirih Justice Center | Supporting grant | $51,000 |
| Build Build | Supporting grant | $50,000 |
| Baltimore Public Markets Corp Baltimore Public Markets Corp | Supporting grant | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Katzenberg
- Sharna Goldseker
- Deborah Goldseker
- Ana Goldseker
- Matthew Gallagher
- Shelly Goldseker
- Katherine Essex
- Annie Milli
Questions people ask
Does The Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland Inc give?
$5.7 million in tax year 2024, across 108 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs The Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Katzenberg (Director), Sharna Goldseker (Director), Deborah Goldseker (Director) and Ana Goldseker (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and faith communities.