Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr
MORRIS MAX AND SARAH ALTMAN is a private foundation based in Vienna, Virginia. It reported giving $40,800 through 24 grants in 2025, supporting charitable organizations in several states and Washington, DC.
Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr at a glance
In short: Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr gave $41K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New York. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,800
- -31.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,700
- -14.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $238,233
- -14.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (44% 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 Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2226 Halcyon Lane, Vienna, VA 22181-3042
Phone: (703) 517-0551
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund ($8K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (44%), Maryland (25%), and Washington, DC (18%). The remaining listed shares were Pennsylvania (6%) and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $750 repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 345% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $37K (2023) to $59K (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund Baltimore, MD | Charity | $7,500 |
| Conference of Presidents of Major New York, NY | Charity | $7,500 |
| Council for a Secure America New York, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Bikur Cholim of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Charity | $2,500 |
| Heart of a Nation Washington, DC | Charity | $2,500 |
| Jinsa Washington, DC | Charity | $2,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Tysons Vienna, VA | Charity | $1,800 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | Charity | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Rockville, NY | Charity | $1,000 |
| Asiel Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Charity | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr?
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 | $238,233 | $34 | $41,864 | $40,800 | 24 | $40,800 | — | $11,820 |
| 2024 | $280,063 | $2,415 | $59,931 | $59,300 | 30 | $59,300 | $1,815 | $15,178 |
| 2023 | $337,579 | $2,861 | $37,200 | $36,600 | 24 | $36,600 | $2,261 | $18,044 |
| 2022 | $371,918 | $33 | $46,600 | $46,000 | 21 | $46,000 | — | $19,454 |
| 2021 | $417,889 | $42 | $55,603 | $55,000 | 22 | — | — | $22,163 |
| 2020 | $473,450 | $939 | $37,880 | $37,250 | 23 | — | $339 | $22,652 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 organizations whose stated missions span different activities. For example, Council for a Secure America says it educates the public about U.S. national security, energy independence, and Israel’s security. Families First in Essex County says it provides services to empower, support, and educate families. Jewish National Fund says it works to build a prosperous future for the land of Israel and its people. Philabundance says it works to drive hunger from communities and end hunger, while Saranac Lake Interfaith Food Pantry says it provides free food to people reporting a food emergency in its service area.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $40,800. Grants ranged from $500 to $7,500, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed awards were $7,500 each to Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund and Conference of Presidents of Major; $5,000 to Council for a Secure America; and $2,500 each to Bikur Cholim of Baltimore and Heart of a Nation.
Other listed 2025 grants included $2,000 to JINSA; $1,800 to Chabad Jewish Center of Tysons; and $1,000 each to Friends of the IDF, Jewish National Fund, Asiel Foundation, Families First in Essex County, and Georgetown University Jewish Life. Philabundance and Saranac Lake Interfaith Food Pantry each received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard H. Altman was listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr is led by Richard H. Altman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard H. Altman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr
How much does Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr give each year?
Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr gave $41K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $59K across 30 grants.
What is Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr's typical grant size?
Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,700, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr that year got $1K on average.
Where does Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr give grants?
Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (25%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (24 grants).
Who are Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr's largest grantees?
Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund ($7,500), Conference of Presidents of Major ($7,500) and Council for a Secure America ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr?
Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr reported $238K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions span different activities. For example, Council for a Secure America says it educates the public about U.S. national security, energy independence, and Israel’s security. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr's EIN?
Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6883555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia funds basic needs and self-sufficiency, older adults and Holocaust survivors, Jewish life and learning, and community resilience in Greater Philadelphia, Israel, and globally. Its 2025 median grant was $25,000, though awards ranged widely; first-time applicants whose work strongly aligns with its priorities are invited to inquire, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited applications are accepted.
Assets
$506.4M
Grants
286
Total Given
$33.0M
Mutual of America Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$136K
Grants
539
Total Given
$839K
The William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
The William Penn Foundation funds arts and culture, children and families, civic participation, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training, primarily in the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 median grant was $50,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts unsolicited requests through limited open applications and invites letters of inquiry from public charities.
Assets
$3.4B
Grants
1,027
Total Given
$148.8M
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma
San Francisco, CA
The Federation funds Jewish life and identity, antisemitism response, crisis relief, human services, and justice and inclusion, with work in the Bay Area, Israel, and beyond. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,050 to $2,405,915, with a median of $22,750. It frequently issues requests for proposals and welcomes inquiries about new Bay Area programs; no current organization grant opportunities were listed.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
1,032
Total Given
$94.5M
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Washington, DC
The Greater Washington Community Foundation supports nonprofits working across areas such as economic opportunity, education, health, arts, and human services, with an emphasis on equity and economic justice. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, and it generally funds organizations serving DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and specified Northern Virginia communities; it offers scheduled open competitive grant rounds as well as invite-only opportunities.
Assets
$518.3M
Grants
1,417
Total Given
$116.9M
More similar funders
More Funders in Virginia
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Morris Max and Sarah Altman Memorial Tr down — hundreds of funders to go?