Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc
Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Owings Mills, Maryland. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including Maryland organizations and recipients in other states; its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas such as health, education, food assistance, housing, the arts, and environmental conservation.
Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc gave $70K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,600
- -8.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,657
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,363,974
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (60% 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 Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to contact Mark Weinman and submit a written request with a synopsis of the applicant’s function and purpose. The filing lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Weinman
Mailing address: PO Box 623, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: (443) 450-6508
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Associated ($19K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 202 grants of 202 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Maryland recipients received 60% of the foundation’s 2024 grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were New York (8%), Virginia (7%), the District of Columbia (5%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 42 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 98% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of 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 $65K (2020) to $88K (2022). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associated Baltimore, MD | To Further the Goals of the Organizations | $19,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Merrifield, VA | To Further the Goals of the Organizations | $4,000 |
| Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Chicago, IL | To Further the Goals of the Organizations | $3,500 |
| The ALS Association Boone, IA | To Further the Goals of the Organizations | $3,500 |
| Chrohn's & Colitis Foundation of America New York, NY | To Further the Goals of the Organizations | $3,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Baltimore, MD | To Further the Goals of the Organizations | $3,000 |
| Arts for Learning Baltimore, MD | To Further the Goals of the Organizations | $2,500 |
| Women's Housing Coalition Inc Baltimore, MD | To Further the Goals of the Organizations | $2,500 |
| Friends School of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | To Further the Goals of the Organizations | $2,250 |
| House of Ruth Baltimore, MD | To Further the Goals of the Organizations | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,363,974 | $82,189 | $83,076 | $69,600 | 42 | $71,731 | $71,843 | $69,857 |
| 2023 | $1,364,861 | $21,995 | $86,864 | $75,750 | 41 | $77,821 | $21,391 | $66,050 |
| 2022 | $1,429,730 | $53,050 | $98,146 | $88,000 | 42 | $89,996 | $45,533 | $73,153 |
| 2021 | $1,475,855 | $166,200 | $86,851 | $73,300 | 42 | $75,199 | $156,726 | $77,769 |
| 2020 | $1,395,477 | $42,522 | $76,579 | $65,000 | 35 | — | $33,822 | $74,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $70K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which life depends; the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation says it advances dystonia research and awareness; and Friends School of Baltimore describes itself as a Quaker school fostering learning and community engagement. Other 2024 recipients include the Maryland Food Bank, Women’s Housing Coalition, House of Ruth, Arts for Learning, and health-related organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 42 grants totaling $69,600. Grants ranged from $350 to $19,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $19,000 to The Associated, $4,000 to the Nature Conservancy, $3,500 each to the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation and the ALS Association, and $3,000 each to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America and the Maryland Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Weinman as president/treasurer, Janet Irwin as vice president/secretary, and Cherie Witzen as assistant secretary.
Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc is led by Mark Weinman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Weinman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cherie Witzen
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Irwin
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc
How much does Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc give each year?
Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc gave $70K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 41 grants.
What is Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,657, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc give grants?
Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (16 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Goals of the Organizations" (42 grants).
Who are Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Associated ($19,000), The Nature Conservancy ($4,000) and Dystonia Medical Research Foundation ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc?
Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN?
Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4681120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/morris-weinman-memorial-foundation-inc-morg_02c1a4b2a20c4c12853f2a8e7a7086af
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