Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht
Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2024, it reported 79 grants totaling $131,200 to charitable organizations; it states that it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht at a glance
In short: Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht gave $131K across 79 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $131,200
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 79
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,661
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,241,327
- +16.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (17 of 79, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (83% 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 Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3600 Odonnell Street 960, Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone: (410) 327-4040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brown Memorial Church ($25K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
410 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 410 grants of 410 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 6% to the District of Columbia, 3% to New Hampshire, 3% to Oregon, and 2% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 79 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 79 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $882; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $99K (2020) to $161K (2021). In 2024 it made 79 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Memorial Church Baltimore, MD | General Operating Support | $24,600 |
| Roland Park Community Foundation Baltimore, MD | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Icjs Towson, MD | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| The Loyola School Baltimore, MD | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Springboard Community Services Baltimore, MD | General Operation Support | $5,500 |
| Bryn Mawr School Baltimore, MD | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Brown Memorial Tutoring Program Baltimore, MD | General Operating Support | $4,750 |
| Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $4,150 |
| Goucher College Baltimore, MD | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Hand in Hand Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $3,500 |
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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 | $1,241,327 | $306,989 | $136,169 | $131,200 | 79 | $136,169 | $206,078 | $155,133 |
| 2023 | $1,070,507 | $166,155 | $113,928 | $110,250 | 78 | $113,928 | $74,964 | $123,134 |
| 2022 | $1,018,280 | $182,088 | $135,925 | $130,700 | 86 | $135,925 | $76,665 | $114,850 |
| 2021 | $972,117 | $175,893 | $164,823 | $161,025 | 97 | $164,823 | $168,560 | $140,630 |
| 2020 | $958,048 | $35,044 | $105,443 | $98,575 | 70 | — | $36,572 | $114,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht reported a distributable amount of $155K 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 went to organizations including churches, schools, colleges, community groups, and cultural and human-services organizations.
Grantees describe their work in varied ways. Roland Park Community Foundation says it raises money to preserve and enhance Roland Park, emphasizing parks, open space, and public areas. Goucher College says it provides an innovative liberal arts education that prepares students for inquiry, creativity, and critical and analytical thinking. Baltimore Urban Baseball Association says it works to enhance urban youths’ quality of life through baseball, academics, mentoring, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 79 grants totaling $131,200. Grants ranged from $100 to $24,600, with a median of $500. The largest awards included $24,600 to Brown Memorial Church, $15,000 to Roland Park Community Foundation, and $10,000 each to ICJS and The Loyola School. These grants were listed for general operating support.
Other 2024 grants included $5,500 to Springboard Community Services, $5,000 to Bryn Mawr School, $4,750 to Brown Memorial Tutoring Program, and $4,150 to Holocaust Museum. Goucher College received $4,000, and Lake Region Conservation Trust received $3,250.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles F Obrecht as president; Margaret MH Obrecht as secretary/treasurer; and DW Wells Obrecht, Mary G Babb, and Bob Babb as vice presidents. The vice president roles for DW Wells Obrecht and Mary G Babb are listed as “as needed,” as is Charles F Obrecht’s president role.
Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht is led by Charles F. Obrecht, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles F. Obrecht
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bob Babb
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dw Wells Obrecht
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Mh Obrecht
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary G. Babb
Vice President
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 Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht
How much does Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht give each year?
Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht gave $131K across 79 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $110K across 78 grants.
What is Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht's typical grant size?
Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,661, across 79 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht that year got $882 on average.
Where does Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht give grants?
Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht gives mostly in Maryland: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (40 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants), Towson, MD (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (79 of 79) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht's largest grantees?
Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht's largest 2024 grantees include Brown Memorial Church ($24,600), Roland Park Community Foundation ($15,000) and Icjs ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht?
Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including churches, schools, colleges, community groups, and cultural and human-services organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht?
The foundation 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 Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht's EIN?
Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1827208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles F and Margaret MH Obrecht 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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