Walter & Sarah Diener Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Walter & Sarah Diener Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $190,708 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $43,750. 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$190,708
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$43,750
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $178,360 the year before.
36% 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 | $178,360 | 13 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $190,708 | 14 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Walter & Sarah Diener Foundation Inc 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 Walter & Sarah Diener Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 13 | $189,708 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Home of Greater Washington | Contribution | $43,750 |
| Makom | Contribution | $35,000 |
| Charles Smith Life Communities | Contribution | $27,500 |
| University of Maryland Hillell | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation | Contribution | $20,000 |
| The Diener School | Contribution | $15,708 |
| Medstar Health | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Childrens Inn | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Bnai Israel | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Hope Connections for Cancer | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Sunflower Bakery | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Lacrosse the Globe | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | Contribution | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffery Cohen
Questions people ask
Does Walter & Sarah Diener Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter & Sarah Diener Foundation Inc give?
$190,708 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Walter & Sarah Diener Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffery Cohen (President).
What does Walter & Sarah Diener Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.