Batza Family Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Towson, MD EIN: 52-1853565

The Michael J & Patricia K Batza Foundation is a private foundation based in Towson, Maryland, established in 1994. The foundation makes grants to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations involved in direct charitable activities, with a focus on education, human services, and philanthropy throughout the greater Baltimore region and beyond.

Key facts about Batza Family Foundation Inc

In short: Batza Family Foundation Inc gave $814K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Maryland. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN: 52-1853565
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $814,150
Grants made (2025): 18
Average grant: $45,231
Median grant: $32,500
New grantees (estimate): 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2025)
Total assets: $6,587,428
Primary geography: Maryland (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Quick answers about Batza Family Foundation Inc

How much does Batza Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Batza Family Foundation Inc gave $814K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $134K across 26 grants.

What is Batza Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Batza Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $32,500, and its average grant was $45,231, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Batza Family Foundation Inc that year got $46K on average.

Where does Batza Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Batza Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (9 grants) and Towson, MD (2 grants).

Does Batza Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Batza Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Batza Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Batza Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Colgate University ($155,500), Kennedy Krieger Institute ($125,250) and Catholic Charities ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Is Batza Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

33%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $46K; repeat grants $45K. How we count

Medians: $44K first-time, $28K repeat.

44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving grew 214% from 2022 to 2025. Method
In 2025 it paid out 282% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.6M

+13.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$814K

+507.0% YoY

Grant Count

-30.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$45K

+776.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Batza Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $289K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Science education and STEM initiatives

Grantmaking

The foundation made 21 total grants in 2023.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, with particular emphasis on the greater Baltimore region.

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $647K (79%)

New York $157K (19%)

North Carolina $10K (1%)

Virginia $650 (0%)

Share of all 18 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Florida Indiana Maryland North Carolina New York Pennsylvania Texas Virginia

Cities

BaltimoreTowsonAnnapolisCentrevilleNew YorkArlingtonWashingtonEastonOwings MillsCharlotteChestertownHamiltonCharlottesvilleDallasLuthervilletimoniumTimoniumAlexandriaBeaconBerkeleyBronxville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2023:

Total assets: $5,089,426
Total giving: $372,250
Total revenues: $112,032
Total expenses: $383,775
Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$6,587,428	$5,787,140	$5,089,426
Revenue	$1,630,335	$1,398,805	$112,032
Expenses	$830,047	$143,106	$383,775
Qualifying Distributions	$816,500	$136,864	$379,730
Net Investment Income	$394,445	$694,479	$108,399
Distributable Amount	$289,320	$232,809	$234,277

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 27, 2026 Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
September 27, 2026 Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

104 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
COLGATE UNIVERSITY Hamilton, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$155,500
KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE Baltimore, MD	UNRESTRICTED	$125,250
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Baltimore, MD	UNRESTRICTED	$100,000
MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION Baltimore, MD	UNRESTRICTED	$100,000
THE ODYSSEY SCHOOL Timonium, MD	UNRESTRICTED	$55,000
JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICINE Baltimore, MD	UNRESTRICTED	$50,000
CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL Baltimore, MD	UNRESTRICTED	$42,000
ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE Baltimore, MD	UNRESTRICTED	$37,000
BALTIMORE LEADERSHIP SCHOOL FOR YOUNG WOMEN Baltimore, MD	UNRESTRICTED	$35,000
INSTITUTE FOR ISLAMIC CHRISTIAN AND JEWISH STUDIES Towson, MD	UNRESTRICTED	$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Michael J. Batza Jr. served as a former board chair of the Kennedy Krieger Institute and was recognized for four decades of philanthropic dedication. Patricia K. Batza has been an active partner in the foundation's grantmaking efforts.

Batza Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

Maureen B. Morris

Officer

On filings since 2019

No compensation reported
Michelle B. Railey

Officer

On filings since 2019

No compensation reported
Patricia K. Batza

Officer

On filings since 2019

No compensation reported

Former officers (1)

Former: Michael J. Batza (2019–2024) — Officer

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.

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2023

The Batzas were honored in the Baltimore Sun's 2023 Business and Civic Hall of Fame for their decades of generous philanthropic support to the greater Baltimore region. Notable recipient organizations include Goucher College, the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Mercy Medical Center, and the National Aquarium in Baltimore.

Baltimore Sun\u2019s 2023 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honorees: Michael\

The foundation has supported Goucher College's Science Innovation Center and has been recognized as a significant contributor to educational and medical institutions throughout the region.

The Batza Family Foundation donates $1M to Goucher College\u2019s new Science\

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Batza Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Science education and STEM initiatives

How do I apply for a grant from Batza Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $100–$100,000 • Grant type: Primarily unrestricted grants • Recent annual giving: $372,250 (2023) **Recent Grants (2023):** • Goucher College: $100,000 (unrestricted) • The United Way of Central Maryland: $60,000 (unrestricted) • Next One Up Foundation: $50,000 (unrestricted) • Additional 18 grants totaling $303,450 The foundation made 21 total grants in 2023.

How much is Batza Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Batza Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $289K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.