Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer
Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer is a private foundation, based in Towson, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $651K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $15K.
Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer at a glance
In short: Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer gave $50K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,100
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,157
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,100
- Total assets
- $650,937
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chabad of Owings Mills ($22K). Together the top 7 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 29 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2025) to $170K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of Owings Mills Owings Mills, MD | Charitable Purposes | $21,700 |
| Ohr Hatorah Baltimore, MD | Charitable Purposes | $7,200 |
| Chabad Park Heights Baltimore, MD | Charitable Purposes | $6,100 |
| Ohr Hamizrach Baltimore, MD | Charitable Purposes | $6,100 |
| Ahavas Yisrael Baltimore, MD | Charitable Purposes | $5,400 |
| Yehivas Toras Simcha Pikesville, MD | Charitable Purposes | $1,800 |
| Gemsy ZAY Foundation Baltimore, MD | Charitable Purposes | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $650,937 | $10,837 | $63,641 | $50,100 | 7 | $50,100 | $15,268 | $43,685 |
| 2024 | $703,741 | $7,462 | $64,262 | $51,000 | 8 | $51,000 | $17,383 | $42,583 |
| 2023 | $760,541 | $42,212 | $77,525 | $65,200 | 6 | $65,200 | $29,887 | $42,790 |
| 2022 | $795,854 | $70,882 | $80,559 | $66,000 | 2 | $66,000 | $57,558 | $46,833 |
| 2021 | $805,531 | $116,932 | $170,169 | $155,000 | 6 | $155,000 | $101,949 | $51,561 |
| 2020 | $858,768 | $33,707 | $184,680 | $170,000 | 6 | — | $19,027 | $55,614 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Florence Goldner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jody Maier
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Larry Goldsmith (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer
How much does Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer give each year?
Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer gave $50K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 8 grants.
What is Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer's typical grant size?
Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer's median grant in 2025 was $6,100, and its average grant was $7,157, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer give grants?
Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (5 grants).
Who are Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer's largest grantees?
Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer's largest 2025 grantees include Chabad of Owings Mills ($21,700), Ohr Hatorah ($7,200) and Chabad Park Heights ($6,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer?
Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer reported $651K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer's EIN?
Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4793464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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