National Pipe Band Foundation
National Pipe Band Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $50K.
National Pipe Band Foundation at a glance
In short: National Pipe Band Foundation gave $50K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,282
- +41.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,285
- -29.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $57,859
- +58.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who National Pipe Band Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Associated Jewish Charities ($20K). Together the top 8 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How National Pipe Band Foundation gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2021) to $85K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associated Jewish Charities Baltimore, MD | Annual Campaign | $20,000 |
| University of Baltimore Foundation Baltimore, MD | Endowment Fund Contribution | $20,000 |
| Maryland Society of Professional Engineers Elkridge, MD | Cost of Professional Fees | $6,782 |
| Russian Community Synagogue Baltimore, MD | Program Contribution | $1,000 |
| National Aquarium of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Conservation Work of the Aquarium | $1,000 |
| The School Sisters of Notre Dame Atlantic-Midwest Province Baltimore, MD | Program Contribution | $500 |
| Bais Medrash of Owings Mills Baltimore, MD | Program Contribution | $500 |
| Friends of Whipps Cemetary and Memorial Gardens Catonsville, MD | Program Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,859 | $72,987 | $51,661 | $50,282 | 8 | $50,958 | $49,945 | $4,883 |
| 2024 | $36,533 | $5,658 | $37,903 | $35,628 | 4 | $36,559 | $1,861 | $8,746 |
| 2023 | $68,778 | $44,249 | $30,165 | $28,500 | 3 | $29,332 | $29,788 | $9,099 |
| 2022 | $54,694 | $10,789 | $87,210 | $84,507 | 6 | $85,262 | $9,947 | $9,506 |
| 2021 | $131,115 | $78,959 | $24,227 | $22,500 | 4 | $22,500 | $78,958 | $12,931 |
| 2020 | $76,383 | $24,306 | $42,786 | $40,752 | 4 | — | $24,306 | $12,177 |
| 2019 | $94,863 | $28,438 | $48,899 | $47,053 | 6 | — | $28,438 | $12,792 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, National Pipe Band Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Pipe Band Foundation is led by David S. Thaler, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David S. Thaler
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 National Pipe Band Foundation
How much does National Pipe Band Foundation give each year?
National Pipe Band Foundation gave $50K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 4 grants.
What is National Pipe Band Foundation's typical grant size?
National Pipe Band Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,285, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does National Pipe Band Foundation give grants?
National Pipe Band Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (6 grants).
Does National Pipe Band Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on National Pipe Band Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Contribution" (4 grants).
Who are National Pipe Band Foundation's largest grantees?
National Pipe Band Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Associated Jewish Charities ($20,000), University of Baltimore Foundation ($20,000) and Maryland Society of Professional Engineers ($6,782), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National Pipe Band Foundation?
National Pipe Band Foundation reported $58K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is National Pipe Band Foundation?
National Pipe Band Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $58K in total assets as of 2025.
What is National Pipe Band Foundation's EIN?
National Pipe Band Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1201495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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