Himmelrich Fund Inc
Himmelrich Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2022 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a theatre company, an organization serving older adults, and a school.
Key facts about Himmelrich Fund Inc
- EIN
- 52-6081812
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Total assets
- $68,912
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$69K
-0.1% YoY
Revenue
$1
-98.1% YoY
Expenses
$40
-98.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Himmelrich Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Himmelrich Fund Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $525; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $525 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 70% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its reported 2022 grantees include Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, whose mission is to create community through accessible classic theatre and educational programming; Roland Park Place Inc, whose mission is to provide services for older adults and their families while fostering community; and The Park School of Baltimore Inc, whose mission describes a focus on intellectual inquiry, collaborative learning, and students’ education.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the funder reported 10 grants totaling $21,550. Named awards included $15,000 to Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, $2,000 to Roland Park Place Inc, and $50 to The Park School of Baltimore Inc. These listed awards are examples, not the full set of 2022 grants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2022 grantees are based in Baltimore, Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $44K (2020). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $22K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,912 | $1 | $40 | 0 |
| 2023 | $68,951 | $52 | $2,584 | 0 |
| 2022 | $6,483 | $16,049 | $22,577 | $21,550; 10 grants |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $68,912 | $68,951 | $6,483 |
| Revenue | $1 | $52 | $16,049 |
| Expenses | $40 | $2,584 | $22,577 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | $20,850 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $12 | $50 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,395 | $1,131 | $1,757 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Samuel K Himmelrich Jr was listed as president, secretary, and treasurer on the 2024 filing.
Himmelrich Fund Inc is led by Samuel K. Himmelrich Jr., President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel K. Himmelrich Jr.
President, Secretary & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2021
President & Treasurer → President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barbara Himmelrich (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Samuel K. Himmelrich (2020) — President
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 1340 Smith Avenue 200, Baltimore, MD 21209
Phone: (410) 889-7902
Frequently asked questions about Himmelrich Fund Inc
How large is Himmelrich Fund Inc?
Himmelrich Fund Inc reported $69K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.
What does Himmelrich Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Himmelrich Fund Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
Where does Himmelrich Fund Inc make grants?
The listed 2022 grantees are based in Baltimore, Maryland.
How much is Himmelrich Fund Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Himmelrich Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Himmelrich Fund Inc's EIN?
Himmelrich Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6081812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Himmelrich Fund Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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