Mayberg Foundation Inc
Mayberg Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It supports organizations and initiatives that seek to inspire, educate, and strengthen Jewish community, with a primary emphasis on Jewish education and outreach and a smaller portfolio of chesed, humanitarian, and civic work.
Mayberg Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mayberg Foundation Inc gave $8.5M across 124 grants in 2024 (avg $69K), top state Maryland. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,539,806
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 124
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $68,869
- +29.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $26,323,150
- +16.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (21 of 124, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mayberg Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Submit the New Partnership Questionnaire for consideration; the filing lists the Director of Grants as the contact and specifies the application materials and eligibility requirements above.
- Contact
Application contact: Director Of Grants
Mailing address: 8401 Connecticut Ave Suite 1200, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 881-7500
Email: info@mayberg.org
Website: https://mayberg.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mayberg Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aish Global ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $6.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
630 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 504 grants of 630 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 23% to New York, 20% to New Jersey, 6% to the District of Columbia, and 3% to Massachusetts. The listed awards also include recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 124 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mayberg Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 124 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $80K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $4.7M (2020) to $8.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 124 grants totaling $8.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aish Global Clifton, NJ | Support Programming | $1,500,000 |
| Momentum Rockville, MD | Support Programming | $1,317,500 |
| Jewish Community Foundation N Bethesda, MD | Support Programming | $1,142,649 |
| My Keren Hashluchim Inc Brooklyn, NY | Support Programming | $950,000 |
| Hadar New York, NY | Support Programming | $276,667 |
| Makom (JFGH) Rockville, MD | Support Programming | $250,000 |
| Makor Chaim USA Brooklyn, NY | Support Programming | $176,667 |
| Lehrhaus Center Somerville, MA | Support Programming | $150,000 |
| Orthodox Union New York, NY | Support Programming | $145,720 |
| Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies New York, NY | Support Programming | $125,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,323,150 | $15,437,103 | $11,670,279 | $8,539,806 | 124 | $11,220,572 | $8,269,636 | $316,851 |
| 2023 | $22,532,585 | $10,979,798 | $11,268,712 | $7,407,420 | 139 | $10,859,406 | $4,410,987 | $431,294 |
| 2022 | $23,050,059 | $9,953,346 | $9,537,135 | $6,051,598 | 115 | $8,841,188 | $3,758,695 | $473,472 |
| 2021 | $22,170,810 | $15,901,927 | $8,048,769 | $5,608,940 | 119 | $7,625,000 | $5,368,600 | $325,359 |
| 2020 | $14,473,773 | $10,123,884 | $6,997,936 | $4,699,558 | 133 | — | $3,871,718 | $200,402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mayberg Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $317K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to proliferate Jewish wisdom and values in the contemporary world. Its website describes core investment areas that include Jewish outreach, Jewish education, supporting Israel, and human services. It describes its approach as entrepreneurial and collaborative, with an emphasis on foundational Jewish learning and connectedness.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate this range. Aish Global describes its mission as inspiring people to live more thoughtful, spiritual, and impactful lives through timeless Jewish wisdom. M54 describes itself as an adult educational startup that uses participants’ life experiences as learning content. The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies says its mission includes expanding access to deep, accessible Jewish learning experiences in intimate communities. American Israel Education Foundation describes its educational programs as including Middle East research, educational materials, conferences, and leadership programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 124 grants totaling $8,539,806. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,500,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest reported awards included $1,500,000 to Aish Global, $1,317,500 to Momentum, $1,142,649 to Jewish Community Foundation, and $950,000 to My Keren Hashluchim. Each was listed for “support programming.”
The foundation’s website says organizations interested in future consideration for Jewish education or outreach, or humanitarian or civic work, should submit a New Partnership Questionnaire. It says the foundation invites several organizations during the year to submit a funding proposal when timing is appropriate, and that follow-up after submitting the questionnaire is not required; the foundation contacts organizations it invites to apply. The filing states that applicants should provide their organization name and contact information, mission, vision, and values, and a statement explaining how their work aligns with the foundation’s mission. Organizations seeking funding must be U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) organizations and demonstrate clear alignment with the foundation’s mission and values.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Louis Mayberg as president, Manette Mayberg as vice-president, and Todd Sukol as executive director. The foundation’s website identifies Louis and Manette Mayberg as trustees.
Mayberg Foundation Inc is led by Todd Sukol, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd Sukol
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$275K (2020) → $350K (2024)
Louis Mayberg
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manette Mayberg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $350K, to Todd Sukol (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Mayberg Foundation Inc
How much does Mayberg Foundation Inc give each year?
Mayberg Foundation Inc gave $8.5M across 124 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.4M across 139 grants.
What is Mayberg Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mayberg Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $68,869, across 124 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mayberg Foundation Inc that year got $80K on average.
Where does Mayberg Foundation Inc give grants?
Mayberg Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and New Jersey (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockville, MD (18 grants), Silver Spring, MD (18 grants), New York, NY (17 grants) and Washington, DC (16 grants).
Does Mayberg Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 124 grants with a stated purpose on Mayberg Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Programming" (124 grants).
Who are Mayberg Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mayberg Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Aish Global ($1,500,000), Momentum ($1,317,500) and Jewish Community Foundation ($1,142,649), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mayberg Foundation Inc?
Mayberg Foundation Inc reported $26.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $317K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mayberg Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to proliferate Jewish wisdom and values in the contemporary world. Its website describes core investment areas that include Jewish outreach, Jewish education, supporting Israel, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mayberg Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Mayberg Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mayberg Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4574465. 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 September 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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Grantable. (2026). Mayberg Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mayberg-foundation-inc-morg_522dd1d1d6914c3ca5f03578a2226842
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