Private foundation · EIN 52-2069235 · Bethesda, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alan and Amy Meltzer Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 47 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $13K. 30% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
47
$1.4M
Median grant
$13K
Stays in MD
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 40 of 47 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater WashingtonNorth Bethesda, MDGeneral support$315K
Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesWashigton, DCGeneral support$108K
US Holocaust MuseumWashington, DCGeneral support$100K
Jewish Federation of Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$87K
American Israel Education Foundation IncWashington, DCGeneral support$75K
DcacWashington, DCGeneral support$75K
American University HillelWashington, DCGeneral support$49K
Bullis SchoolPotomac, MDGeneral support$46K
Joshua M Freeman FoundationSelbyville, DEGeneral support$40K
Greater Miami Jewish FederationMiami, FLGeneral support$35K
Friendship CircleFox Point, WIGeneral support$33K
Wrestle Like a GirlWashington, DCGeneral support$29K
Athletes for HopeGlen Echo, MDGeneral support$25K
Breakthrough T1d Fka JdrfNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Chabad AuBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$25K
Miami Jewish HealthMiami, FLGeneral support$25K
ShabachLandover, MDGeneral support$25K
Brazilian Soccer AcademyBoca Raton, FLGeneral support$24K
Friends of Israel Defense ForceNew York, NYGeneral support$20K
Conservancy Guardians USA FundPark City, UTGeneral support$18K
American Friends of ShalvaNew York, NYGeneral support$15K
Bz Media a Dba of Bnai ZionNew York, NYGeneral support$15K
NwcaManheim, PAGeneral support$15K
Charles E Smith Life CommunitiesRockville, MDGeneral support$13K
Washington Housing ConservancyWashington, DCGeneral support$13K
The Seed FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support$11K
Montgomery Youth Wrestling LeagueBethesda, MDGeneral support$11K
Mount Sinai Medical Center FoundationMiami Beach, FLGeneral support$9,000
Charles E Smith Jewish Day SchoolRockville, MDGeneral support$8,000
El Haynes Public Charter SchoolWashigton, DCGeneral support$7,500
Howard UniversityWashigton, DCGeneral support$7,500
Capital CampsRockville, MDGeneral support$6,562
Don Bosco Rey High SchoolPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$5,000
Friends of InspirenolaNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$5,000
Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum IncWashigton, DCGeneral support$5,000
Martha's TableWashigton, DCGeneral support$5,000
Our Lady of Good Counsel High SchoolSouthhampton, PAGeneral support$5,000
Richard Wright Public Charter SchoolWashigton, DCGeneral support$5,000
Westminster Ingleside FoundationRockville, MDGeneral support$5,000
YMCA of Metropolitan WashingtonWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000

By state: District of Columbia 16 · Maryland 14 · Florida 5 · New York 5 · Delaware 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Alan and Amy Meltzer Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, administered in care of R Philipson & Co, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Alan and Amy Meltzer Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Alan and Amy Meltzer Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 47 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Alan and Amy Meltzer Family Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (16 grants), Maryland (14 grants), Florida (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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