Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation
The Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation is a private foundation based in Towson, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports 73 grants totaling $437,984 to organizations in Maryland and other states.
Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation at a glance
In short: Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation gave $438K across 73 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $437,984
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 73
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,000
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $6,751,020
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a contact and says there is no specific form, no deadline, and no restriction on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 20189, Towson, MD 21284
Phone: (410) 653-0556
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore ($121K). Together the top 10 received $258K.
Grant Size Distribution
273 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 267 grants of 273 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The remaining reported shares went to California (8%), Massachusetts (8%), Washington, DC (5%), and Colorado (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation gives
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 653% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $58K (2021) to $592K (2020). In 2024 it made 73 grants totaling $438K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $121,100 |
| New Israel Fund (General Fund) Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $19,500 |
| JCC East Bay Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Mission of Mercy Frederick, MD | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Moveable Feast Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Temple Beth Zion Brookline, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Thread Inc Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Weekend Backpacks Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Creative Alliance Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Paul's Place Inc Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
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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 | $6,751,020 | $361,682 | $644,662 | $437,984 | 73 | $469,234 | $160,128 | $363,441 |
| 2023 | $6,498,319 | $518,739 | $641,845 | $429,327 | 79 | $454,327 | $333,509 | $369,134 |
| 2022 | $6,542,921 | $845,479 | $671,550 | $476,602 | 58 | $501,602 | $694,147 | $385,459 |
| 2021 | $6,374,920 | $337,150 | $243,786 | $58,148 | 5 | $83,148 | $183,175 | $448,511 |
| 2020 | $6,300,186 | $497,930 | $748,637 | $592,349 | 58 | — | $376,401 | $441,598 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $363K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission or formal funding priorities are stated in the available information. Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantee work: Moveable Feast describes its mission as delivering medically tailored meals and nutrition education to Marylanders experiencing food insecurity and chronic illness; Paul’s Place describes providing programs and support in Southwest Baltimore; and Sisters Circle describes mentoring and advising girls in Baltimore.
Other grantees describe work in arts and education, child-abuse prevention, higher education, hunger relief, and support for adults with autism. These descriptions are the organizations’ own missions and do not establish formal foundation focus areas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 73 grants totaling $437,984. Individual grants ranged from $49 to $121,100, with a median of $2,000. The largest grant listed was $121,100 to The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore for unrestricted purposes. Other notable grants included $19,500 to New Israel Fund (General Fund), $17,500 to JCC East Bay, and $15,000 each to Mission of Mercy, Moveable Feast, Temple Beth Zion, The Thread, and Weekend Backpacks. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a contact, states that there is no specific application form and no deadline, and reports no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan P Myers and Judith Langenthal as presidents; Joshua Langenthal as secretary; David Goldner as treasurer; Beverly Myers as vice president; and Jeffrey Aberbanel, Jeffrey Myers, David Myers, Daniel Langenthal, and Jennifer Myers as directors.
Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation is led by Jonathan P. Myers, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan P. Myers
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Langenthal
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Myers
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $31K (2024)
Daniel Langenthal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Myers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Aberbanel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Myers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Myers
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Goldner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Langenthal
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Herschel L. Langenthal (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Carol Rogers (2020–2021) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $31K, to Jeffrey Myers (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation
How much does Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation give each year?
Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation gave $438K across 73 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $429K across 79 grants.
What is Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation's typical grant size?
Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,000, across 73 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation give grants?
Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (8%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (21 grants), Berkeley, CA (8 grants), Owings Mills, MD (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (73 of 73) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation's largest grantees?
Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore ($121,100), New Israel Fund (General Fund) ($19,500) and JCC East Bay ($17,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation?
Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $469K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $363K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation fund?
No foundation mission or formal funding priorities are stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation?
The filing lists a contact and says there is no specific form, no deadline, and no restriction on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation's EIN?
Israel & Mollie Myers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1314430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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