Alan and Amy Meltzer Family
Alan and Amy Meltzer Family is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports 47 grants totaling $1,366,899, primarily to charitable organizations in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Florida, and New York.
Alan and Amy Meltzer Family at a glance
In short: Alan and Amy Meltzer Family gave $1.4M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state District of Columbia. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,366,899
- +23.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,083
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $10,370,985
- +27.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (13 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alan and Amy Meltzer Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Pkfod 2 Bethesda Metro Ctr 54, Bethesda, MD 20814-6319
Phone: (301) 652-3464
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alan and Amy Meltzer Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($315K). Together the top 10 received $930K.
Grant Size Distribution
354 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 317 grants of 354 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in the District of Columbia (37%), Maryland (34%), Florida (13%), and New York (7%). Delaware accounted for 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alan and Amy Meltzer Family open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 47 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 197% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2023) to $1.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MD | General Support | $315,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies Washigton, DC | General Support | $108,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $87,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $75,000 |
| Dcac Washington, DC | General Support | $75,000 |
| American University Hillel Washington, DC | General Support | $49,002 |
| Bullis School Potomac, MD | General Support | $46,000 |
| Joshua M Freeman Foundation Selbyville, DE | General Support | $40,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | General Support | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,370,985 | $6,958,227 | $1,486,050 | $1,366,899 | 47 | $1,462,649 | $2,359,727 | $741,785 |
| 2023 | $8,111,596 | $488,374 | $1,243,856 | $1,105,171 | 44 | $1,210,543 | — | $468,362 |
| 2022 | $8,877,933 | $949,748 | $1,721,840 | $1,390,050 | 66 | $1,399,562 | — | $569,960 |
| 2021 | $9,598,427 | $5,314,153 | $2,192,232 | $1,872,275 | 98 | $1,890,831 | $4,674,709 | $877,522 |
| 2020 | $6,867,416 | $3,542,306 | $1,517,567 | $1,368,675 | 99 | — | $652,432 | $485,008 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alan and Amy Meltzer Family reported a distributable amount of $742K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grantees describe a range of missions. For example, American University Hillel says it works to enrich Jewish students’ lives, and Greater Miami Jewish Federation says it mobilizes resources to care for people in need and strengthen Jewish life. Bullis School describes a student-centered program in academics, arts, athletics, and community service. Joshua M Freeman Foundation says it advances arts access through performance, education, and advocacy. Wrestle Like a Girl says it uses wrestling to empower girls and women as leaders, while Washington Housing Conservancy describes its work as preserving affordable workforce housing in the Washington area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $1,366,899. Grants ranged from $625 to $315,000, with a median of $12,500. The largest awards included $315,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, $108,000 to Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and $100,000 to US Holocaust Museum. Other notable grants were $87,000 to Jewish Federation of Broward County, $75,000 each to American Israel Education Foundation and DCAC, and $49,002 to American University Hillel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dana Smith as director and president, Adrian Smith as director and secretary, and Kelli Thorton as director.
Alan and Amy Meltzer Family is led by Dana Smith, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana Smith
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Smith
Director & Secretary
Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Thorton
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alan Meltzer (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Amy Meltzer (2020–2021) — Vice President, Treasurer & Sec'y
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alan and Amy Meltzer Family
How much does Alan and Amy Meltzer Family give each year?
Alan and Amy Meltzer Family gave $1.4M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 44 grants.
What is Alan and Amy Meltzer Family's typical grant size?
Alan and Amy Meltzer Family's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $29,083, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alan and Amy Meltzer Family that year got $21K on average.
Where does Alan and Amy Meltzer Family give grants?
Alan and Amy Meltzer Family's top state is District of Columbia, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (34%) and Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (10 grants), Washigton, DC (6 grants), Rockville, MD (5 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Alan and Amy Meltzer Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Alan and Amy Meltzer Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alan and Amy Meltzer Family's largest grantees?
Alan and Amy Meltzer Family's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($315,000), Foundation for Defense of Democracies ($108,000) and US Holocaust Museum ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alan and Amy Meltzer Family?
Alan and Amy Meltzer Family reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $742K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alan and Amy Meltzer Family fund?
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grantees describe a range of missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alan and Amy Meltzer Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alan and Amy Meltzer Family's EIN?
Alan and Amy Meltzer Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2069235. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alan and Amy Meltzer Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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