Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $298,198 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $96,500. 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$298,198
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$96,500
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2024 was up from $175,387 the year before.
81% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $480,423 | 37 | $2.6 million |
| 2023 | $175,387 | 19 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $298,198 | 32 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Zell and Myrna Hurwitz 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 Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 13 | $152,898 |
| Florida | 7 | $104,650 |
| New York | 8 | $24,550 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $13,800 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,800 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | General operations | $96,500 |
| The Associated Jewish Charities | General operations | $87,500 |
| Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley | General operations | $30,120 |
| Imadi | General operations | $18,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracy | General operations | $12,000 |
| Beth Tfiloh | General operations | $7,982 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General operations | $7,500 |
| Algemeiner Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hillel University of MD College Par | General operations | $3,600 |
| Jewish Child Care Association | General operations | $3,600 |
| Jewish National Fund | General operations | $3,600 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | General operations | $2,800 |
| Downtown Miami Chabad | General operations | $2,050 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek | General operations | $1,800 |
| Bnai Israel Congregation of B'more | General operations | $1,800 |
| Children's Center and Blood Found | General operations | $1,800 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General operations | $1,800 |
| Goucher College Hillel | General operations | $1,800 |
| PJ Library | General operations | $1,800 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | General operations | $1,800 |
| American Friends - Magen David Adom | General operations | $1,200 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Was | General operations | $1,100 |
| Chabad of Biscayne | General operations | $720 |
| Chabad at la Costa | General operations | $500 |
| The Paps Corps | General operations | $400 |
| Chizuk Amuno Congregation | General operations | $360 |
| Sid Jackson JCC | General operations | $250 |
| Pikesville Jewish Congregation | General operations | $216 |
| Building Steps | General operations | $180 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Maryland | General operations | $180 |
| Chabad of Sunny Isles Beach | General operations | $180 |
| Federation of Jewish Women's Org | General operations | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- Marc A Hurwitz
- Steven L Hurwitz
- David T Hurwitz
- Freddie J Traub
Questions people ask
Does Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation Inc give?
$298,198 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Marc A Hurwitz (President), Steven L Hurwitz (Treasurer), David T Hurwitz (Secretary) and Freddie J Traub (Assistant SE).
What does Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.