Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow
Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including the arts, media, education, literacy, and civic engagement.
Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow at a glance
In short: Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow gave $426K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $426,269
- +36.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,788
- +52.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,009,781
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4990 Sentinal Drive 302, Bethesda, MD 20816
Phone: (914) 428-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington Studio School ($115K). Together the top 10 received $342K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($35,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 57 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in the District of Columbia (51%), followed by California (20%), New York (18%), and Maryland (11%). Virginia accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow gives
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 935% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $312K (2024) to $426K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $426K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Studio School Washington, DC | General Fund | $115,000 |
| East Bay Performing Arts Richmond, CA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Foundrydancers' Group San Francisco, CA | Developing Perfromance, Resilience | $35,000 |
| Live Arts New York New York, NY | General Fund | $35,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $35,000 |
| The Intercept Media Washington, DC | General Fund | $35,000 |
| Two Rivers Public Charter School Washington, DC | Mathematics Staff Development | $35,000 |
| Cityside Richmondside Berkeley, CA | Media/News Program Development | $15,000 |
| Rosenberg Fund for Children East Hampton, MD | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Esther Productions Inc Washington, DC | Literacy Events/General Programming | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,009,781 | $863,558 | $527,144 | $426,269 | 27 | $488,921 | $30,210 | $52,292 |
| 2024 | $1,683,590 | $2,073,921 | $386,590 | $311,605 | 30 | $365,667 | $23,395 | $41,965 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow reported a distributable amount of $52K 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 is provided. The grant record shows support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Washington Studio School describes its work as offering art classes, workshops, and exhibitions, while The Intercept Media describes itself as a news organization that educates the public through investigative journalism. Two Rivers Public Charter School says its mission is to nurture students as active participants in their education and community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $426,269. Grants ranged from $250 to $115,000, with a median award of $6,000. The largest grant was $115,000 to Washington Studio School for its general fund. Other notable grants included $35,000 each to East Bay Performing Arts, FoundryDancers' Group, Live Arts New York, Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College, The Intercept Media, and Two Rivers Public Charter School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ellen Pechman is listed as trustee.
Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow is led by Ellen Pechman, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen Pechman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow
How much does Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow give each year?
Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow gave $426K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $312K across 30 grants.
What is Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow's typical grant size?
Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $15,788, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow give grants?
Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow gives mostly in District of Columbia: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (20%) and New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (11 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Glen Echo, MD (2 grants).
Does Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow's largest grantees?
Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow's largest 2025 grantees include Washington Studio School ($115,000), East Bay Performing Arts ($35,000) and Foundrydancers' Group ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($35,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow?
Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $489K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow fund?
No mission statement is provided. The grant record shows support for organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow's EIN?
Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6373464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Norton M Luger and Rosalind Massow 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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