Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone
Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2026 filing reports 40 grants totaling $409,150 to organizations including arts, health, education, legal-rights, and community organizations.
Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone at a glance
In short: Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone gave $409K across 40 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), top state Maryland. 35% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $409,150
- -22.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 40
- -40.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,229
- +30.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,250
- Total assets
- $7,776,328
- +9.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (14 of 40, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (26% 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 Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says a written proposal describing the activities to be funded should be submitted, with supporting details. It identifies Richard L Pearlstone as the contact, states that there are no deadlines, and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard L Pearlstone
Mailing address: 2 Village Square 254, Baltimore, MD 21210-1624
Phone: (410) 532-2263
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Reginal F Lewis Museum ($87K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
271 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 265 grants of 271 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (26%), Florida (19%), New Jersey (10%), and New York (9%), among other states. The state associated with a further 12% share is not identified in the filing data provided.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 14 of 40 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 65% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−5%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 63% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $323K (2021) to $527K (2025). In 2026 it made 40 grants totaling $409K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reginal F Lewis Museum Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Organization | $87,000 |
| TIE Internationals Bildungswerk | General Purpose of Organization | $50,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation New Brunswick, NJ | General Purpose of Organization | $40,000 |
| In These Times Institute Chicago, IL | General Purpose of Organization | $12,500 |
| St Lukes Hospital Foundation Columbus, NC | General Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| David Lawrence Center Naples, FL | General Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Naples, FL | General Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Collier County Naples, FL | General Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,776,328 | $1,185,639 | $542,019 | $409,150 | 40 | $409,150 | $1,085,324 | $652,927 |
| 2025 | $7,132,708 | $1,967,169 | $628,008 | $526,500 | 67 | $526,500 | $1,875,661 | $566,327 |
| 2024 | $5,793,547 | $577,046 | $548,778 | $465,000 | 61 | $465,000 | $493,268 | $525,853 |
| 2023 | $5,765,279 | $353,336 | $522,823 | $429,000 | 55 | $444,000 | $283,720 | $527,177 |
| 2022 | $5,934,766 | $1,236,856 | $510,324 | $378,500 | 48 | $408,500 | $1,151,568 | $537,693 |
| 2021 | $5,208,234 | $1,023,166 | $433,638 | $322,500 | 45 | — | $959,459 | $437,876 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone reported a distributable amount of $653K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantees describe a range of activities: Neighborhood Health Clinic says it delivers medical and dental care to low-income, uninsured Collier County residents; the Baltimore Museum of Art describes connecting art to Baltimore and Baltimore to the world; and the Center for Constitutional Rights says it works to advance and protect constitutional and human rights. Other 2026 recipients include organizations focused on education, worker rights, rural organizing, and charitable giving.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $409,150. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $87,000, with a median of $7,250. The largest listed awards were $87,000 to Reginal L Lewis Museum, $50,000 to TIE Internationals Bildungswerk, and $40,000 to Rutgers University Foundation. Other listed recipients include In These Times Institute ($12,500), St Lukes Hospital Foundation ($10,000), David Lawrence Center ($10,000), Neighborhood Health Clinic ($10,000), Baltimore Museum of Art ($10,000), ACLU Foundation ($10,000), Boys Girls Club of Collier County ($10,000), Center for Constitutional Rights ($10,000), and Harry Chapin Food Bank ($10,000). The listed grants were for general organizational purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2026 filing are Ellen P Leary, President; Richard L Pearlstone, Vice President; Charles J Siegel, Vice President; and Sanford D Schreiber, Secretary.
Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone is led by Ellen P Leary, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ellen P Leary
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles J Siegel
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L Pearlstone
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sanford D Schreiber
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone
How much does Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone give each year?
Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone gave $409K across 40 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $527K across 67 grants.
What is Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone's typical grant size?
Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone's median grant in 2026 was $7,250, and its average grant was $10,229, across 40 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone that year got $8K on average.
Where does Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone give grants?
Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone's top state is Maryland, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Baltimore, MD (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Naples, FL (3 grants).
Does Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone's largest grantees?
Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone's largest 2026 grantees include Reginal F Lewis Museum ($87,000), TIE Internationals Bildungswerk ($50,000) and Rutgers University Foundation ($40,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone?
Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $409K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $653K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone?
The 2025 filing says a written proposal describing the activities to be funded should be submitted, with supporting details. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone's EIN?
Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1035731. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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