Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc
Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including congregations, federations, educational institutions, and organizations working in areas such as food access, health, and disability services.
Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc gave $58K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Maryland. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,636
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,441
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $586,936
- +30.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (9 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc
- 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: 11019 Mccormick Road Ste 400, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Phone: (410) 484-0248
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beth Tfiloh Congregation ($8K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maryland organizations received 71% of grant dollars, followed by Wisconsin at 15%, New York at 7%, California at 3%, and North Carolina at 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 40 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $589; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $720 repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $58K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Tfiloh Congregation Baltimore, MD | General Fund | $8,211 |
| Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General Fund | $7,250 |
| Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion Baltimore, MD | General Fund | $6,120 |
| The Associated Jewish Federation Baltimore, MD | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Congregation Sinai Fox Point, WI | General Fund | $4,745 |
| Childrens Scholarship Fund of Balti Baltimore, MD | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation Milwaukee, WI | General Fund | $1,800 |
| University of Maryland College Park, MD | General Fund | $1,700 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society New York, NY | General Fund | $1,700 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $1,550 |
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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 | $586,936 | $207,445 | $69,166 | $57,636 | 40 | $69,166 | $17,016 | $64,936 |
| 2024 | $448,553 | $3,601 | $60,741 | $49,930 | 33 | $60,741 | $13,055 | $56,722 |
| 2023 | $505,551 | $23,521 | $49,220 | $39,732 | 20 | $39,732 | $14,033 | $46,140 |
| 2022 | $530,468 | $39,134 | $54,045 | $45,770 | 28 | $45,770 | $30,859 | $34,886 |
| 2021 | $534,935 | $56,617 | $46,661 | $35,487 | 16 | $35,487 | $45,413 | $47,472 |
| 2020 | $524,487 | $7,398 | $40,923 | $33,296 | 15 | — | $14,831 | $38,763 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $65K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for Jewish congregations and federations, schools and scholarship funds, and organizations addressing health, hunger, and disability-related needs.
Grantee descriptions illustrate this range: Linwood Center says it provides education, vocational training, residential support, and employment opportunities for people living with autism and related developmental disabilities. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank describes its mission as mobilizing resources to fight hunger in its community. The Michael J. Fox Foundation says it supports Parkinson’s disease research and improved therapies. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $57,636. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $8,211, with a median of $500.
Among the largest grants were $8,211 to Beth Tfiloh Congregation, $7,250 to Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore, $6,120 to Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion, and $6,000 to The Associated Jewish Federation, all in Baltimore, Maryland. Other grants included $4,745 to Congregation Sinai in Fox Point, Wisconsin; $2,500 to Childrens Scholarship Fund of Balti in Baltimore; and $1,700 each to the University of Maryland in College Park and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Green as Secretary and Carol J Glusman as Trustee.
Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol J. Glusman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Green
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sheldon M. Glusman (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc
How much does Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc give each year?
Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc gave $58K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 33 grants.
What is Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,441, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc that year got $589 on average.
Where does Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc give grants?
Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (15%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (14 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Pikesville, MD (4 grants) and Silver Spring, MD (2 grants).
Does Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Beth Tfiloh Congregation ($8,211), Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore ($7,250) and Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion ($6,120), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc?
Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc reported $587K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for Jewish congregations and federations, schools and scholarship funds, and organizations addressing health, hunger, and disability-related needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc?
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 Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1451216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sheldon & Carol Glusman Foundation Inc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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