Private foundation · EIN 20-1646666 · Baltimore, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Maryland. The foundation accepts applications (None) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $310K total, median $5,000. 86% of grants stayed in Maryland. Stated restrictions: None

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$310K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MD
86%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$6.1M

How to apply

A written proposal should be submitted describing the activities request to be funded with any supporting details. Contact: Marcy Jill Stempler, 40 Caveswood Lane, Owings Mills, MD, 4109025801 Deadlines: None Restrictions: None

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Associated Jewish CharityBaltimore, MDCharitable Foundation$100K
Itineris FoundationBaltimore, MDAdult Autism$60K
Lifebridge HealthBaltimore, MDHealth Services$55K
Shepard PrattBaltimore, MDAwareness and support of those with mental illness$30K
Erin Levitas FoundationBaltimore, MDYouth Services$20K
Jemicy SchoolOwings Mills, MDDisability School$20K
Beth El CongregationBaltimore, MDCharitable Foundation$5,000
Baltimore Museum of ArtBaltimore, MDSupport of local Museum$5,000
Baltimore SymphonyBaltimore, MDLocal Musical Arts$3,600
Center StageBaltimore, MDLocal Theatre$3,000
TanglewoodLenox, MALocal Musical Arts$3,000
Friends of IdfNew York, NYCharitable Foundation$2,500
Chabad of DowntownBaltimore, MDCharitable Foundation$1,800
Suburban OrthodoxBaltimore, MDCharitable Foundation$1,000

By state: Maryland 12 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Baltimore, Maryland, administered in care of Charles B Heyman, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A written proposal should be submitted describing the activities request to be funded with any supporting details. Deadlines: None.

How much does Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $310K across 14 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (12 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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