Private foundation · EIN 52-2256896 · Towson, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Israelson 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $346K total, median $15K. 11% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$346K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MD
11%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDDiv of gastroenterology & hepatology$50K
Sinai HospitalBaltimore, MDDr. abrams for kreiger eye inst.$40K
Temple SinaiNorth Miami Beach, FLMusic events$35K
Some-Thing FoundationAlhambra, CAExpand access to steam programs$30K
The Seed School of MiamiMiami, FLLegacy event$30K
The Seed School of MiamiMiami, FLGive miami day$25K
Inclusive Development InternationalAsheville, NCIdi project$25K
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FLRetinal surgery training fund$20K
The Seed School of MiamiMiami, FLCafeteria renovations$20K
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJAnnual giving campaign$15K
The Seed School of MiamiMiami, FLOperations$10K
N Broward Prep Sch Friends LibraryCoconut Creek, FLFriends of the library$10K
Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CAResearch for music department$10K
Temple SinaiNorth Miami Beach, FLAnnual giving campaign$5,400
American Friends Magen David AdomPalm Beach Grdns, FLAnnual dinner$5,400
All Children Great & SmallLos Angeles, CAOperations$5,000
Lymphedema Ed & Awareness ProjectCarrboro, NCOperations$5,000
The Hope Fund IncFort Lauderdale, FLOperations$2,500
Ruth & Noman Rales Jewish Fam SvcsBoca Raton, FLOperations$2,500

By state: Florida 11 · Maryland 2 · California 3 · North Carolina 2 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Israelson Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Towson, Maryland, administered in care of Friedman & Friedman Llp, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Israelson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Israelson Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $346K across 19 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Israelson Family Foundation Inc give?

Florida (11 grants), Maryland (2 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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