Blechman-Morenoff Foundation
The Blechman-Morenoff Foundation is a private foundation located in Rockville, Maryland. In its 2024 filing, it reported 20 grants totaling $7,175 to organizations with stated purposes spanning community service, medical research, Jewish life and issues, support for Israel, and the performing arts.
Blechman-Morenoff Foundation at a glance
In short: Blechman-Morenoff Foundation gave $7K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $358.75), top state New York. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,175
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $359
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $275
- Total assets
- $159,090
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Blechman-Morenoff Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Judith B. Morenoff as the contact and specifies a written request. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Judith B Morenoff
Mailing address: 6507 Tall Tree Terrace, Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 881-3132
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blechman-Morenoff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Akiva Yavneh Academy of Dallas ($1K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in New York (35%), Texas (20%), Maryland (16%), Washington, D.C. (10%), and California (7%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Blechman-Morenoff Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 20 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $400; repeat grants $357. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $7K (2020) to $7K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akiva Yavneh Academy of Dallas Dallas, TX | Community Service Organization | $1,000 |
| Lusgarten- Pancreatic Cancer Res Woodbury, NY | Medical Research Support | $1,000 |
| Fisher Center-Alzheimer's Res Ctr New York, NY | Medical Research Support | $500 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | Jewish Life & Issues | $500 |
| Montgomery Housing Partnership Silver Spring, MD | Community Service Organization | $400 |
| Chadbad at Texas Univ College Station, TX | Jewish Life & Issues | $400 |
| DC Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Community Service Organization | $375 |
| Bethesda Cares Bethesda, MD | Community Service Organization | $350 |
| Bread for the City Washington, DC | Community Service Organization | $350 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Support for Israel | $300 |
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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 | $159,090 | $16,565 | $8,953 | $7,175 | 20 | $7,200 | $15,662 | $6,793 |
| 2023 | $150,378 | $8,371 | $8,283 | $6,600 | 20 | $6,875 | $7,497 | $6,560 |
| 2022 | $149,840 | $8,627 | $8,484 | $6,700 | 20 | $6,700 | $7,310 | $7,062 |
| 2021 | $150,342 | $13,515 | $1,906 | — | — | — | $11,396 | $7,032 |
| 2020 | $143,433 | $8,216 | $8,508 | $6,525 | 18 | — | $7,182 | $7,070 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blechman-Morenoff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K 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 include support for community service organizations, medical research, Jewish life and issues, Israel-related purposes, and performing arts.
Some recipients describe their own work as follows: Montgomery Housing Partnership says it provides affordable housing for low-income families and supports community vitality and resident programs. Bread for the City says it provides food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to Washington, D.C. residents living with low incomes, and pursues justice through community organizing and public advocacy. Bethesda Cares says it helps people experiencing homelessness and others in need, and works to prevent impending homelessness in Montgomery County. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $7,175. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,000, with a median of $275. Among the largest were $1,000 to Akiva Yavneh Academy of Dallas for community service and $1,000 to Lusgarten-Pancreatic Cancer Research for medical research support. Other grants included $500 to Fisher Center-Alzheimer’s Research Center for medical research support and $500 to Stand With Us for Jewish life and issues.
Additional 2024 recipients included Montgomery Housing Partnership ($400), Bethesda Cares ($350), Bread for the City ($350), Jewish National Fund ($300), Imagination Stage ($200), and C&O Canal Trust ($200). The filing describes the first three as community service grants, the Jewish National Fund grant as support for Israel, and the Wolf Trap Foundation’s $250 grant as performing arts support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judith B. Morenoff as president; Richard A. Morenoff, Daniel I. Morenoff, Erica N. Morenoff, Rachel C. Morenoff, Abigal A. Morenoff, and Eva N. Morenoff as directors; and Lisa B. Morenoff as secretary.
Blechman-Morenoff Foundation is led by Judith B. Morenoff, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith B. Morenoff
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel I. Morenoff
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erica N. Morenoff
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rachel C. Morenoff
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard A. Morenoff
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Abigal A. Morenoff
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Eva N. Morenoff
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Lisa B. Morenoff
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dara J. Morenoff (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David L. Morenoff (2020–2023) — Director
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 Blechman-Morenoff Foundation
How much does Blechman-Morenoff Foundation give each year?
Blechman-Morenoff Foundation gave $7K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 20 grants.
What is Blechman-Morenoff Foundation's typical grant size?
Blechman-Morenoff Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $275, and its average grant was $359, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Blechman-Morenoff Foundation that year got $400 on average.
Where does Blechman-Morenoff Foundation give grants?
Blechman-Morenoff Foundation's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and Maryland (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Bethesda, MD (2 grants) and Norman, OK (2 grants).
Does Blechman-Morenoff Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Blechman-Morenoff Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Service Organization" (5 grants) and "Jewish Life & Issues" (4 grants).
Who are Blechman-Morenoff Foundation's largest grantees?
Blechman-Morenoff Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Akiva Yavneh Academy of Dallas ($1,000), Lusgarten- Pancreatic Cancer Res ($1,000) and Fisher Center-Alzheimer's Res Ctr ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blechman-Morenoff Foundation?
Blechman-Morenoff Foundation reported $159K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Blechman-Morenoff Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for community service organizations, medical research, Jewish life and issues, Israel-related purposes, and performing arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blechman-Morenoff Foundation?
The filing names Judith B. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Blechman-Morenoff Foundation's EIN?
Blechman-Morenoff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1839136. 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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