Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc
The Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. In filing year 2026, it reported 17 grants totaling $823,570, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in Maryland.
Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc gave $824K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $48K), mostly in Maryland. 47% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $823,570
- +23.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +30.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $48,445
- -5.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $737,641
- -28.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (8 of 17, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines exist; applications are reviewed as received.
- Deadline
- No deadlines exist; applications are reviewed as received.
- Contact
Application contact: Amy Macht, c/o Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation
Mailing address: 15 East Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 539-2370
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Arts for Learning Maryland (Funded Through Community Program Centers LLC) ($713K). Together the top 10 received $822K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 91 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2026 went to recipients in Maryland. The listed recipients include organizations in Baltimore, Towson, and Annapolis.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 8 of 17 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $84K. How we count
Medians: $625 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 41% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2021) to $824K (2026). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $824K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arts for Learning Maryland (Funded Through Community Program Centers LLC) Baltimore, MD | YOUTH | $713,076 |
| The University of Maryland Foundation - the Shriver Center at Umbc Baltimore, MD | Education | $38,085 |
| Community Assistance Network Inc Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $32,259 |
| The Y of Central Maryland Towson, MD | Education | $25,000 |
| New Creation Christian Church Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Morovia Park Elementary School Baltimore, MD | Charitable/Youth | $2,500 |
| Vanguard Collegiate Middle School Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc Annapolis, MD | Advocacy/Civic | $500 |
| Franciscan Center Inc Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $500 |
| Preservation Maryland Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $737,641 | $584,255 | $880,372 | $823,570 | 17 | $868,966 | $114,587 | $72,950 |
| 2025 | $1,033,758 | $469,139 | $717,565 | $666,136 | 13 | $704,755 | $41,705 | $84,146 |
| 2024 | $1,280,378 | $475,696 | $425,495 | $375,790 | 17 | $413,419 | $45,892 | $82,074 |
| 2023 | $1,237,147 | $444,551 | $576,202 | $483,922 | 20 | $567,316 | $43,779 | $79,985 |
| 2022 | $1,368,798 | $434,184 | $198,996 | $152,787 | 24 | $198,467 | $34,495 | $87,396 |
| 2021 | $1,133,633 | $478,279 | $147,898 | $104,985 | 17 | — | $34,807 | $80,283 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2026 — 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 filing describes its charitable activity as providing contributions and grants to tax-exempt organizations engaged in direct charitable activities. Its 2026 grant purposes include youth, education, charitable activities, and advocacy/civic work.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Community Assistance Network Inc. says it partners with the community on programs intended to reduce vulnerability and support personal growth, dignity, stability, and self-sufficiency among people in Baltimore County experiencing economic challenges. Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc. describes its mission as “Save the Bay.” Franciscan Center Inc. says it is an emergency outreach agency serving poor and homeless people in Baltimore.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $823,570. Individual grants ranged from $150 to $713,076, with a median of $500. The largest reported grant was $713,076 to Arts for Learning Maryland, funded through Community Program Centers LLC, for youth. Other large grants included $38,085 to the University of Maryland Foundation – The Shriver Center at UMBC for education, $32,259 to Community Assistance Network Inc. for charitable purposes, and $25,000 to the Y of Central Maryland for education. New Creation Christian Church received $8,500 for charitable purposes.
The foundation’s filing says applications are reviewed as received and are not limited to preselected organizations. Applications should describe the organization and the purpose for which funds will be used. The filing lists Amy Macht as the contact.
Awards are limited to corporations qualifying under Section 501(c)(3).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Amy Macht as president and trustee. Other listed officers and trustees are Eloise M. Grose, Susan Campion, Katherine Kelly Howard, George R. Grose, Robert W. Mastropieri, and Peter K. Grose.
Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc is led by Amy Macht, President - Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Amy Macht
President - Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George R. Grose
V.p. - Secretary & Trustee
V.p. - Assistant Secretary → V.p. - Assistant Secretary & Trustee, 2024
V.p. - Assistant Secretary & Trustee → V.p. - Secretary & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Kelly Howard
V.p. - Secretary & Trustee
V.p. - Secretary → V.p. - Secretary & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter K. Grose
V.p. - Assistant Secretary & Trustee
V.p. - Assistant Secretary → V.p. - Assistant Secretary & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Mastropieri
V.p. - Assistant Secretary & Trustee
V.p. - Assistant Secretary → V.p. - Assistant Secretary & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Campion
V.p. - Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
V.p. - Assistant Secretary & Treasurer → V.p. - Assistant Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee, 2024
V.p. - Assistant Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee → V.p. - Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eloise M. Grose
V.p. - Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jill Gansler (2021–2025) — V.p. - Trustee
- Former: William A. Goodhart (2021–2022) — V.p. - Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc
How much does Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc give each year?
Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc gave $824K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $666K across 13 grants.
What is Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $48,445, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc give grants?
Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (12 grants) and Towson, MD (3 grants).
Does Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Arts for Learning Maryland (Funded Through Community Program Centers LLC) ($713,076), The University of Maryland Foundation - the Shriver Center at Umbc ($38,085) and Community Assistance Network Inc ($32,259), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc?
Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc reported $738K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $869K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as providing contributions and grants to tax-exempt organizations engaged in direct charitable activities. Its 2026 grant purposes include youth, education, charitable activities, and advocacy/civic work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc?
Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc's EIN?
Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6035753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/morton-and-sophia-macht-foundation-inc-morg_135b53b475784d61b25100207bd51cfe
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