Glickfield Family Foundation Inc

ROCKVILLE, MD EIN: 52-1440350

Glickfield Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rockville, Maryland. The foundation was established in 1985 and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization. It was founded by Louis and Marilyn Glickfield, founders of Marlo Furniture, Maryland and Virginia's largest furniture retailer and one of America's top 70 furniture retailers. The foundation serves as a vehicle for the Glickfields' community service and philanthropic activities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.9M

-0.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$270K

+7.1% YoY

Grant Count

-3.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+10.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glickfield Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $252K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving focuses primarily on:

Human services, including assistance for the mentally ill and homeless
Jewish organizations, including funds for Israel
Education
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary funding areas include:

District of Columbia
Maryland
Florida

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $241K (22%)

District of Columbia $238K (22%)

New York $224K (21%)

Florida $177K (16%)

California $48K (4%)

Iowa $35K (3%)

Minnesota $25K (2%)

Tennessee $25K (2%)

+8 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Kansas Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota New Jersey New York Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AltadenaAtlantaBaltimoreBethesdaBoca RatonBostonBoynton BeachChicagoDenverDes MoinesDoralGreenbelt MdHagerstownKansas CityLaLenexaMemphisMiamiMiami BeachMontgomery

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $4,875,803
Total Annual Giving: $270,300
IRS Ruling Year: 1986
EIN: 52-1440350

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,875,803	$4,915,136	$4,941,914
Revenue	$255,491	$263,932	$206,975
Expenses	$293,271	$290,710	$352,646
Qualifying Distributions	$270,300	$252,285	$337,285
Net Investment Income	$177,775	$176,466	$191,812
Distributable Amount	$252,251	$245,349	$251,887

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include State of Israel Israeli Bonds ($20,000), Friends of the Israeli Def Forces ($10,000), Friends of United Hatzalah ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Friends of the Israeli Def Forces MIAMI, FL	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$10,000
Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$10,000
Sulam ROCKVILLE, MD	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$10,000
Boca Raton Regional Hospital BOCA RATON, FL	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$10,000
State of Israel Israeli Bonds NEW YORK CITY, NY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$20,000
Anti Defamation League WASHINGTON, DC	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$10,000
Weizmann Institute of Science NEW YORK CITY, NY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$5,000
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital MEMPHIS, TN	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$5,000
US Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC	CHARITABLE DONATIONS	$5,000
American Red Cross DES MOINES, IA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Founders & Leadership:

Louis Glickfield - Founder and Chairman
Marilyn Glickfield - Co-founder

Louis Glickfield is a recipient of the National Humanitarian Award. Louis and Marilyn Glickfield together have been honored with the National Award as Man & Woman of the Year, presented by the Anti-Defamation League.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LOUIS L GLICKFIELD	PRESIDENT & TREASURE	20	—
MARILYN GLICKFIELD	VP & SECRETARY	20	—
NEAL GLICKFIELD	TRUSTEE	20	—
ADAM GLICKFIELD	TRUSTEE	20	—
STEVEN H SCHRAM	TRUSTEE	20	—
MARLA SCHRAM	TRUSTEE	20	—
CHERYL G NUMARK	TRUSTEE	20	—

Contact Information

Address: 725 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852-1174

Phone: 301-738-9595

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Glickfield Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's giving focuses primarily on: • Human services, including assistance for the mentally ill and homeless • Jewish organizations, including funds for Israel • Education • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Glickfield Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $125 to $50,000. **Total Annual Giving:** $270,300 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing from 2024) **Geographic Distribution:** The foundation primarily makes grants in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Florida.

Where does Glickfield Family Foundation Inc make grants?

Primary funding areas include: • District of Columbia • Maryland • Florida

What size grants does Glickfield Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Glickfield Family Foundation Inc awarded 62 grants totaling $270K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Glickfield Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Glickfield Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $252K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Glickfield Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Glickfield Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1440350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.