Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family
The Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. It reported 14 grants totaling $309,900 in 2024, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Maryland.
Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family at a glance
In short: Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family gave $310K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Maryland. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $309,900
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,136
- +40.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,098,073
- +3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (98% 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 Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests a written proposal describing the activities for which support is requested, with supporting details. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Marcy Jill Stempler
Mailing address: 40 Caveswood Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: (410) 902-5801
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Associated Jewish Charity ($100K). Together the top 10 received $302K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 81 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 1% to recipients in Massachusetts, and 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 $269K (2022) to $365K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $310K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associated Jewish Charity Baltimore, MD | Charitable Foundation | $100,000 |
| Itineris Foundation Baltimore, MD | Adult Autism | $60,000 |
| Lifebridge Health Baltimore, MD | Health Services | $55,000 |
| Shepard Pratt Baltimore, MD | Awareness and support of those with mental illness | $30,000 |
| Erin Levitas Foundation Baltimore, MD | Youth Services | $20,000 |
| Jemicy School Owings Mills, MD | Disability School | $20,000 |
| Beth El Congregation Baltimore, MD | Charitable Foundation | $5,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore, MD | Support of local Museum | $5,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Baltimore, MD | Local Musical Arts | $3,600 |
| Center Stage Baltimore, MD | Local Theatre | $3,000 |
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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 | $6,098,073 | $606,069 | $385,814 | $309,900 | 14 | $309,900 | $304,555 | $287,991 |
| 2023 | $5,877,818 | $879,166 | $376,010 | $300,100 | 19 | $300,100 | $127,616 | $209,768 |
| 2022 | $5,374,662 | $108,585 | $2,000,165 | $269,300 | 18 | $269,300 | $79,814 | $284,297 |
| 2021 | $7,266,242 | $1,068,169 | $469,810 | $364,500 | 14 | $364,500 | $632,208 | $330,473 |
| 2020 | $6,667,883 | $1,029,350 | $424,542 | $335,000 | 16 | — | $584,885 | $281,415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family reported a distributable amount of $288K 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 show support for organizations working in areas including health, services for adults with autism, mental health, youth services, disability education, and the arts.
Among its grantees, Itineris Foundation said its parent company, Itineris, Inc., provides day habilitation, supported employment, and community support living services to adults with autism spectrum disorders. LifeBridge Health described its mission as improving the health and well-being of people in Greater Baltimore, with special emphasis on Baltimore City and Baltimore and Carroll counties. The Baltimore Museum of Art said it connects art to Baltimore and Baltimore to the world, with a commitment to artistic excellence and social equity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $309,900. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $100,000 to The Associated Jewish Charity for a charitable foundation, $60,000 to Itineris Foundation for adult autism, $55,000 to LifeBridge Health for health services, $30,000 to Shepard Pratt for awareness and support of people with mental illness, $20,000 to Erin Levitas Foundation for youth services, and $20,000 to Jemicy School for a disability school. Other grants included $5,000 to the Baltimore Museum of Art, $3,600 to Baltimore Symphony, $3,000 to Center Stage, and $3,000 to Tanglewood.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elayne A. Hurwitz as director and president; Jan C. Hurwitz as director and vice president; William A. Hurwitz as director; Marcy J. Stempler as foundation administrator; and Eric M. Nislow as treasurer and secretary.
Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family is led by Elayne A Hurwitz, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elayne A Hurwitz
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jan C Hurwitz
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William A Hurwitz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marcy J Stempler
Foundation Administrator
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Eric M Nislow
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alfred L Whiteman (2020–2021) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Brian Balenson (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $40K, to Marcy J Stempler (Foundation Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family
How much does Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family give each year?
Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family gave $310K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $300K across 19 grants.
What is Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family's typical grant size?
Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $22,136, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family give grants?
Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family gives mostly in Maryland: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (11 grants).
Does Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Foundation" (5 grants).
Who are Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family's largest grantees?
Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family's largest 2024 grantees include The Associated Jewish Charity ($100,000), Itineris Foundation ($60,000) and Lifebridge Health ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family?
Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $310K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $288K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health, services for adults with autism, mental health, youth services, disability education, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family's EIN?
Benno and Elayne Hurwitz Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1646666. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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