Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc
Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pikesville, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 23 grants totaling $91,466, including grants for religious charity and general purposes.
Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc gave $91K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,466
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +43.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,977
- -19.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,247,368
- -0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (13 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says applications should describe the organization and the purpose for which funds will be used. Applications are limited to corporations qualifying under Section 501(c)(3). The filing names Nancy Oring as the application contact.
- Review Cycle
- Applications must be received by September 30 each year.
- Deadline
- Applications must be received by September 30 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Nancy Oring
Mailing address: 6 Reservoir Circle 103, Pikesville, MD 21208
Phone: (410) 484-3100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beth El Congregation ($17K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 75 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 13% to New York, 9% to Pennsylvania, 8% to North Carolina, and 4% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 23 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $8K repeat.
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2020) to $92K (2021). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth El Congregation Baltimore, MD | Religious Charity | $17,150 |
| Mesivta Shaarei Chaim Baltimore, MD | Religious Charity | $16,666 |
| Hadassah HWZOA Womens Zionist Organization New York, NY | General | $12,000 |
| Associated Jewish Charities Baltimore, MD | Religious Charity | $10,000 |
| Circle Camps Pittsburgh, PA | General | $8,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah Ohr Hakorah Baltimore, MD | Religious Charity | $8,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Charlotte, NC | General | $7,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Washington, DC | General | $3,000 |
| Hadassah Rockville, MD | Religious Charity | $2,500 |
| Horizon Day Camps Baltimore, MD | General | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,247,368 | $95,051 | $100,929 | $91,466 | 23 | $91,466 | $85,588 | $94,348 |
| 2024 | $1,253,246 | $41,029 | $89,973 | $79,375 | 16 | $79,375 | $31,431 | $82,297 |
| 2023 | $1,301,190 | $47,812 | $82,410 | $74,859 | 12 | $74,859 | $42,011 | $72,385 |
| 2022 | $1,335,788 | $98,564 | $88,562 | $83,770 | 13 | $83,770 | $95,500 | $81,871 |
| 2021 | $1,325,786 | $90,102 | $93,261 | $91,610 | 11 | $91,610 | $89,392 | $86,860 |
| 2020 | $1,328,945 | $20,141 | $56,996 | $55,065 | 15 | — | $52,102 | $85,772 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $94K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included religious charities and organizations receiving grants for general purposes. Among the grantees, Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as partnering with people in need to build decent, affordable housing. Art With a Heart says it provides visual art programs to underserved and disadvantaged people and aims to enhance the lives of people in need through visual art.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $91,466. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $17,150, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2025 grants included Beth El Congregation ($17,150), Mesivta Shaarei Chaim ($16,666), Hadassah HWZOA Women’s Zionist Organization ($12,000), Associated Jewish Charities ($10,000), Circle Camps ($8,000), Yeshiva Gedolah Ohr Hakahorah ($8,000), and Habitat for Humanity ($7,000). The filing lists the first, second, fourth, and sixth grants as religious charity; it lists the other named grants as general-purpose grants. Art With a Heart received $100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Oring as president and Alvin M. Lapidus and Lois F. Lapidus as vice presidents/secretaries.
Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc is led by Nancy Oring, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Oring
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alvin M. Lapidus
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lois F. Lapidus
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc
How much does Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc give each year?
Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc gave $91K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $79K across 16 grants.
What is Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,977, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc give grants?
Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (11 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Pikesville, MD (2 grants).
Does Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 65% of Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Religious Charity" (8 grants).
Who are Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Beth El Congregation ($17,150), Mesivta Shaarei Chaim ($16,666) and Hadassah HWZOA Womens Zionist Organization ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc?
Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (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 Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included religious charities and organizations receiving grants for general purposes. Among the grantees, Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as partnering with people in need to build decent, affordable housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s filing says applications should describe the organization and the purpose for which funds will be used. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lapidus-Oring Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2057450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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