Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc
Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Owings Mills, Maryland. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in Maryland and Pennsylvania, each described as supporting the recipient’s general charitable purposes; the foundation’s 2024 filing says its awards are primarily restricted to Jewish welfare organizations.
Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc gave $20K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,550
- -39.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,955
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $464,087
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter or brochure as the application material and identifies Morris L Garten Esquire as the contact. Awards are described as primarily for Jewish welfare organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Morris L Garten Esquire
Mailing address: 10096 Red Run Blvd, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: (410) 539-2800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ETZ Chaim ($4K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 10% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc gives
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 70% 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 (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $41K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ETZ Chaim Baltimore, MD | To Carry on the General Purposes of Charity | $4,000 |
| Chizuk Amuno Congregation Baltimore, MD | To Carry on the General Purposes of Charity | $3,500 |
| Pearlstone Conference & Retreat Center Reisterstown, MD | To Carry on the General Purposes of Charity | $2,500 |
| Beth Am Congregation Baltimore, MD | To Carry on the General Purposes of Charity | $2,000 |
| Camp Ramah Lakewood, PA | To Carry on the General Purposes of Charity | $2,000 |
| Wow Baltimore, MD | To Carry on the General Purposes of Charity | $2,000 |
| The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | To Carry on the General Purposes of Charity | $1,500 |
| Jewish Museum of Maryland Baltimore, MD | To Carry on the General Purposes of Charity | $1,500 |
| Torah Institute Owings Mills, MD | To Carry on the General Purposes of Charity | $300 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem Baltimore, MD | To Carry on the General Purposes of Charity | $250 |
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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 | $464,087 | $27,947 | $29,752 | $19,550 | 10 | $22,263 | $20,458 | $31,786 |
| 2024 | $464,428 | $12,080 | $40,702 | $32,200 | 15 | $34,300 | $5,678 | $30,000 |
| 2023 | $493,081 | $21,147 | $19,408 | $13,270 | 9 | $14,402 | $16,141 | $27,002 |
| 2022 | $492,014 | $36,971 | $42,965 | $33,520 | 20 | $34,520 | $28,526 | $31,151 |
| 2021 | $498,066 | $63,746 | $47,636 | $41,233 | 1 | — | $17,534 | $31,691 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes its awards as primarily for Jewish welfare organizations. The listed 2025 grant purposes are to carry on recipients’ general charitable purposes.
The Jewish Museum of Maryland, a 2025 recipient, describes its own mission as connecting people to Jewish experiences and Maryland’s Jewish community to its roots, inspiring people to explore history, take action, and imagine a better future. This is the grantee’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $19,550. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $4,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable recipients included Etz Chaim ($4,000), Chizuk Amuno Congregation ($3,500), Pearlstone Conference & Retreat Center ($2,500), Beth Am Congregation ($2,000), Camp Ramah ($2,000), WOW ($2,000), the Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore ($1,500), and the Jewish Museum of Maryland ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Morris L Garten as president, treasurer, and director; Alan M Garten as vice president and director; and Leete A Garten as secretary and director.
Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc is led by Morris L. Garten, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Morris L. Garten
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alan M. Garten
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Leete A. Garten
Sec'y & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc
How much does Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc give each year?
Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc gave $20K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 15 grants.
What is Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,955, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc give grants?
Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (7 grants).
Does Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include ETZ Chaim ($4,000), Chizuk Amuno Congregation ($3,500) and Pearlstone Conference & Retreat Center ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc?
Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc reported $464K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (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 Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes its awards as primarily for Jewish welfare organizations. The listed 2025 grant purposes are to carry on recipients’ general charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc's EIN?
Joseph Vigman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7000461. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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