Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc
Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Poolesville, Maryland. In 2024, it reported $41,500 in grants to 17 organizations, with listed grants supporting organizations in New York, Texas, Washington, D.C., Maine, and Montana.
Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc gave $42K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,500
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,441
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $849,928
- +0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (45% 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 Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14431 Sugarland Lane, Poolesville, MD 20837
Phone: (301) 493-9311
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame ($13K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (45%), Texas (30%), Washington, D.C. (16%), Maine (4%), and Montana (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 $42K (2022) to $47K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $12,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| West Chester Jewish Community Services White Plains, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| 92ND Street Y New York, NY | General Support | $1,500 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science New York, NY | General Support | $1,500 |
| Camp Sunshine Casco, ME | General Support | $1,500 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital - Susan and Leonard Feinstein IBD Clinical Center New York, NY | General Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $849,928 | $52,612 | $50,857 | $41,500 | 17 | $43,125 | $47,282 | $41,452 |
| 2023 | $848,173 | $3,525 | $51,739 | $46,500 | 18 | $48,325 | $41,369 | $39,515 |
| 2022 | $896,387 | $33,368 | $49,569 | $41,500 | 15 | $45,069 | $29,799 | $42,235 |
| 2021 | $912,588 | $51,837 | $48,968 | $45,500 | 16 | $45,500 | $51,837 | $47,529 |
| 2020 | $909,719 | $32,483 | $49,051 | $43,500 | 15 | — | $32,483 | $45,002 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations working in areas such as women’s history and culture, combating antisemitism and other forms of hate, support for Israel’s protectors, health research and services, and human services.
These descriptions reflect grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation. For example, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame says it honors women whose lives exemplify courage, resilience, and independence and fosters appreciation of the ideals of self-reliance. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation says it works to find cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life of people affected by those diseases. Westchester Jewish Community Services describes itself as a nonsectarian human-services agency serving people facing a range of challenges.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $41,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $12,500, with a median of $1,500. The largest grants were $12,500 to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame; $5,000 to the Anti-Defamation League; $2,500 each to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; and $2,000 each to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Westchester Jewish Community Services. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nadine Levin and Eileen G. Lehrer as directors.
Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eileen G. Lehrer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nadine Levin
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc
How much does Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc gave $42K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 18 grants.
What is Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,441, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (30%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame ($12,500), Anti-Defamation League ($5,000) and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc?
Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc reported $850K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations working in areas such as women’s history and culture, combating antisemitism and other forms of hate, support for Israel’s protectors, health research and services, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing 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 Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3901496. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arnold Bortman Family Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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