Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc
Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Potomac, Maryland. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including anti-hate activity, civil liberties, the arts, environmental conservation, and community programs.
Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc gave $159K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state District of Columbia. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $159,324
- +111.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +73.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,983
- +21.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $1,541,457
- -3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (22 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (34% 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 Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists a letter request to Harvey B Maisel as the application material, with no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Harvey B Maisel
Mailing address: 8804 Mary Mead Court, Potomac, MD 20854
Phone: (240) 888-8885
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anti-Defamation League ($25K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (34%), New York (27%), North Carolina (25%), Maryland (9%), and Maine (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 40 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 212% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2023) to $159K (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Payments for Assistance to Anti-Hate Actvities | $25,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center Washington, DC | Payments for Assitance to Theater Projects | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Arts Foundation Raleigh, NC | Payments for Assitance to Art Projects | $10,000 |
| American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Cent Washington, DC | Payments for Assitance to Art Education | $10,000 |
| Asheville Museum of Art Asheville, NC | Payments for Assistance to Art Projects | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | payments for assistance to nature conservation activities | $10,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc Washington, DC | payments for assistance to environmental movement | $10,000 |
| Hadassah the Womens Zionist New York, NY | payments for assistance to support programs for at-risk children | $5,000 |
| The Phillips Collection Washington, DC | Payments for Assistance to Art Projects | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,541,457 | $98,795 | $177,989 | $159,324 | 40 | $159,324 | $98,795 | $74,979 |
| 2023 | $1,588,533 | $16,290 | $106,314 | $75,500 | 23 | $75,500 | $24,520 | $2,315 |
| 2022 | $1,588,911 | $139,768 | $148,285 | $124,709 | 28 | $124,709 | $7,531 | $2,756 |
| 2021 | $1,758,076 | $3,134 | $13,696 | — | — | $13,407 | $2,845 | $5,682 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $75K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations across several fields. For example, the Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate, while the ACLU says it works to maintain and advance civil liberties. Greenpeace Fund says it supports environmental research, public education, and advocacy; World Wildlife Fund describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing threats to biodiversity.
Arts-related grantees include the North Carolina Arts Foundation, which says it brings public- and private-sector partners together to extend the benefits of the arts across North Carolina, and The Phillips Collection, which describes its work as including exhibitions, education, academic and public programs, and partnerships. MountainTrue says it champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities across the Southern Blue Ridge. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $159,324. Grant amounts ranged from $324 to $25,000, with a median of $1,250.
Notable 2024 grants included $25,000 to the Anti-Defamation League; $10,000 each to the American Civil Liberties Union, the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, the North Carolina Arts Foundation, American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, Asheville Museum of Art, World Wildlife Fund, and Greenpeace Fund; and $5,000 each to Hadassah, The Phillips Collection, Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington DC, and Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harvey B Maisel, Andrea Boyarski-Maisel, and Nicole C Maisel as directors. Jon Weiss is listed as secretary and treasurer.
Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea Boyarski-Maisel
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Harvey B Maisel
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nicole C Maisel
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jon Weiss
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc
How much does Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc gave $159K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 23 grants.
What is Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $3,983, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and North Carolina (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (12 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Asheville, NC (5 grants) and Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Payments for Assistance to Nature Conservation Activities" (4 grants), "Payments for Assitance to Art Projects" (3 grants) and "Payments for Assistance to Art Projects" (3 grants).
Who are Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Anti-Defamation League ($25,000), American Civil Liberties Union ($10,000) and The Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc?
Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations across several fields. For example, the Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate, while the ACLU says it works to maintain and advance civil liberties. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that 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 Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Boyarsky Maisel Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3511202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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