Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation
The Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Annapolis, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports 56 grants totaling $516,500 to recipients that include schools, health organizations, arts organizations, and other charitable organizations.
Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation gave $517K across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Maryland. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $516,500
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,223
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,066,308
- +6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (24 of 56, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (35% 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 Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Wendy Jachman. There is no specific form, and the filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there are no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing states there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Wendy Jachman
Mailing address: 921 Sahlin Farm Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 837-2900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Associated Jewish Charities ($73K). Together the top 10 received $303K.
Grant Size Distribution
269 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 262 grants of 269 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Maryland received 35% of grant dollars, followed by New York (15%), California (11%), Illinois (11%), and North Carolina (10%). Recipients included organizations in Baltimore and Annapolis, Maryland, as well as New York, California, Illinois, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 56 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 (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 $511K (2020) to $573K (2022). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $517K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Jewish Charities Baltimore, MD | Program Support | $73,000 |
| First Republic Bank San Francisco, CA | General Support | $45,000 |
| North Shore Community BK & Tr CO Wilmette, IL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Baltimore Jewelry Ctr Baltimore, MD | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Bank of America Charlotte, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Publicolor New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Lake Forest Bank & Tr CO Lake Forest, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| SunTrust Bank Atlantaga Atlanta, GA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Lifebridge Health Baltimore, MD | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $8,066,308 | $1,205,118 | $608,710 | $516,500 | 56 | $517,667 | $1,139,192 | $539,044 |
| 2023 | $7,593,975 | $295,229 | $620,763 | $536,080 | 53 | $537,202 | $223,434 | $519,925 |
| 2022 | $7,866,492 | $436,186 | $664,073 | $572,800 | 53 | $575,914 | $359,196 | $540,490 |
| 2021 | $7,376,733 | $892,225 | $605,315 | $524,325 | 59 | $524,325 | $810,833 | $568,018 |
| 2020 | $7,175,935 | $514,607 | $597,391 | $510,800 | 48 | — | $433,303 | $477,396 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $539K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Publicolor describes its work as helping students facing significant challenges pursue academic and career success; LifeBridge Health says it works to improve health and well-being in the greater Baltimore area; and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as presenting symphonic music in Baltimore and Maryland.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 56 grants totaling $516,500. Awards ranged from $500 to $73,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $73,000 to Associated Jewish Charities for program support, $45,000 to First Republic Bank for general support, and $30,000 to North Shore Community Bank & Trust Company for general support. Other notable recipients included Publicolor ($25,000), LifeBridge Health ($20,000), Gilman School ($17,500), and Providence Day School ($17,000).
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Wendy Jachman as the contact, says there is no specific application form, and reports no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wendy M. Jachman as president, Jennifer Myerberg as vice president and treasurer, Henry Myerberg as vice president and secretary, and Jon Jachman as assistant secretary.
Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation is led by Wendy M. Jachman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy M. Jachman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Myerberg
V.p. & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Myerberg
V.p. & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Jachman
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation
How much does Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation give each year?
Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation gave $517K across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $536K across 53 grants.
What is Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,223, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation give grants?
Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (15%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (14 grants), New York, NY (10 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Charlotte, NC (4 grants).
Does Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (30 grants).
Who are Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Associated Jewish Charities ($73,000), First Republic Bank ($45,000) and North Shore Community BK & Tr CO ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation?
Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $518K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $539K (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 Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation?
Contact Wendy Jachman. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation's EIN?
Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2136369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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