Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation
The Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation is a private foundation based in Williamsport, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $53,000, all to Maryland recipients.
Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation at a glance
In short: Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation gave $53K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,000
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,417
- -38.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,173,513
- +3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing lists RBC Wealth Management as the contact for applying. Guidelines and requirements are available online or by mail. Awards are restricted to charitable and/or religious nonprofit organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3). The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists the fourth Friday of February annually. The 2026 cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists the fourth Friday of February annually.
- Contact
Application contact: Rbc Wealth Management
Mailing address: 40 South Potomac Street Suite 300, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: (301) 733-7111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ ($11K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Maryland. The listed recipients are in Boonsboro, Hancock, and Hagerstown.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2019) to $68K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ Boonsboro, MD | Stained Glass restoration project | $10,500 |
| Boonsboro Ambalance and Rescue Squad Boonsboro, MD | Chest compression devises | $10,500 |
| San Mar Family & Community Service Boonsboro, MD | Safe Transporation for Children in Foster Care | $10,000 |
| Star Community Inc Hagerstown, MD | Experience Human Leadership Project | $4,050 |
| Girls Inc of Washington County Hagerstown, MD | Girls Inc T-Shirts | $3,500 |
| The Interfaith Service Coalition of Hancock MD Inc Hancock, MD | Marthas House Flooring project | $3,500 |
| Washington County Historical Society Hagerstown, MD | Miller House Improvments | $2,500 |
| Hancock Fire Company Inc Hancock, MD | Safety equipment upgrades | $2,500 |
| Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Hagerstown, MD | Fire Alarm upgrades | $2,000 |
| Hagerstown Areas Religious Council Hagerstown, MD | Equipping Faith communites with AEDs | $1,950 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,173,513 | $124,684 | $90,142 | $53,000 | 12 | $55,957 | $98,990 | $63,388 |
| 2024 | $1,138,972 | $504,176 | $78,602 | $50,389 | 7 | $52,003 | $481,379 | $54,516 |
| 2023 | $713,397 | $100,112 | $76,600 | $54,826 | 11 | $56,067 | $79,579 | $56,172 |
| 2022 | $689,886 | $53,744 | $89,322 | $68,430 | 13 | $69,685 | $34,107 | $61,300 |
| 2021 | $725,465 | $49,641 | $82,235 | $60,842 | 9 | $61,841 | $29,247 | $62,966 |
| 2020 | $758,058 | $-20,858 | $71,104 | $52,000 | 9 | — | $6,575 | $58,114 |
| 2019 | $850,019 | $38,555 | $64,447 | $45,025 | 9 | — | $20,792 | $51,756 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its reported grants show support for a range of projects, including community services, emergency response, arts and cultural organizations, religious organizations, and historical preservation.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Star Community says it partners with each person it supports to build community connections with respect, dignity, and love in the name of Christ. Hancock Fire Company describes its mission as operating a volunteer fire department to protect life and property from fire. The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts describes work that includes collecting, public access, stewardship, and exhibitions. Women of Valor Ministries says it provides Christian coaching and online training to help people reach their goals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $53,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,500, with a median of $3,000. The largest awards were $10,500 each to Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ for a stained-glass restoration project and Boonsboro Ambulance and Rescue Squad for chest compression devices, and $10,000 to San Mar Family & Community Service for safe transportation for children in foster care. Other awards included $4,050 to Star Community and $3,500 each to Girls Inc. of Washington County and The Interfaith Service Coalition of Hancock for a flooring project at Martha’s House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Howard S. Kaylor, Eleanor V. Lakin, and Stuart L. Mullendore as trustees.
Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eleanor V Lakin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2019) → $1K (2025)
Howard S Kaylor
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2019) → $1K (2025)
Stuart L Mullendore
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2019) → $1K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Howard S Kaylor (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation
How much does Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation give each year?
Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation gave $53K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 7 grants.
What is Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation's typical grant size?
Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,417, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation give grants?
Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hagerstown, MD (6 grants), Boonsboro, MD (4 grants) and Hancock, MD (2 grants).
Does Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation's largest grantees?
Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ ($10,500), Boonsboro Ambalance and Rescue Squad ($10,500) and San Mar Family & Community Service ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation?
Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its reported grants show support for a range of projects, including community services, emergency response, arts and cultural organizations, religious organizations, and historical preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists RBC Wealth Management as the contact for applying. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation's EIN?
Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6321486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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