Private foundation · EIN 52-7044169 · Chevy Chase, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stuart and Martha Bindeman Charitable Trust

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: 10 grants paid, $86K total, median $3,050. 10% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$86K
Median grant
$3,050
Stays in MD
10%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Fertility FoundationAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$25K
Signature TheatreArlington, VAGeneral operating support$25K
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$15K
Coast Guard FoundationStonington, CTGeneral operating support$7,500
Capital Jewish MuseumWashington, DCGeneral operating support$3,600
American Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral operating support$2,500
Camp No LimitsWales, MEGeneral operating support$2,500
Michael J Fox FoundationHagerstown, MDGeneral operating support$2,500
Running Strong for American Indian YouthAlexandria, VAGeneral operating support$2,500
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYGeneral operating support$100

By state: Georgia 2 · Virginia 2 · Connecticut 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Maine 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Stuart and Martha Bindeman Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland, administered in care of Stuart Bindeman, 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 Stuart and Martha Bindeman Charitable Trust 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 Stuart and Martha Bindeman Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $86K across 10 grants, a median of $3,050.

Where does Stuart and Martha Bindeman Charitable Trust give?

Georgia (2 grants), Virginia (2 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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