The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc
The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer is a private foundation based in Towson, Maryland. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc gave $2.2M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $147K), mostly in Maryland. 80% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,201,627
- -27.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $146,775
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 80% first-time grantees (12 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The 2024 filing is marked as a final return; these application policies should not be taken as current instructions.
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 West Road Suite 430, Towson, MD 21204
Phone: (410) 415-7599
Website: https://thalheimerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Health Care for the Homeless Inc ($278K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 110 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Maryland received 55% of grant dollars, recipients in New York received 33%, and recipients in Connecticut received 11%. The filing also reports 0% for North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
80%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 15 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $138K; repeat grants $184K. How we count
Medians: $113K first-time, $250K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 656% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $291K (2021) to $3.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care for the Homeless Inc Baltimore, MD | General Support | $278,314 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence Baltimore, MD | General Support | $250,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library Brooklyn, NY | Program Grant | $250,000 |
| Steep Rock Association Inc Washington, CT | Program Grant | $250,000 |
| Youth Represent New York, NY | Program Grant | $250,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore, MD | Program Grant | $200,000 |
| The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore, MD | Program Grant | $200,000 |
| Community Development Project Inc DBA Takeroot Justice New York, NY | General Support | $125,000 |
| Adelante Latina Inc Baltimore, MD | General Support | $100,000 |
| Associated Catholic Charities Inc Baltimore, MD | General Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided for that filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $2,032,682 | $2,366,445 | $2,201,627 | 15 | $2,340,770 | $2,020,888 | $7,753 |
| 2023 | $332,394 | $1,593,651 | $3,137,216 | $3,045,000 | 19 | $3,118,185 | $1,574,744 | $173,961 |
| 2022 | $1,875,959 | $267,590 | $541,820 | $434,940 | 27 | $434,940 | $163,210 | $275,796 |
| 2021 | $2,150,189 | $284,878 | $393,158 | $291,340 | 23 | $291,340 | $183,060 | $327,456 |
| 2020 | $2,258,453 | $311,958 | $484,630 | $408,840 | 26 | — | $236,168 | $282,880 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. For example, Health Care for the Homeless says it works to end homelessness through health care, housing, and advocacy; the Fund for Educational Excellence says it works to improve educational resources and outcomes for children in Baltimore City public schools; and Youth Represent says it uses legal services and advocacy to support youth of color harmed by the criminal legal system and other systems of oppression.
Other 2024 recipients include the Brooklyn Public Library, which describes its mission as preserving and transmitting knowledge, history, and culture while providing free access to information; Steep Rock Association, which says it conserves significant landscapes and connects its community to nature; and the Baltimore Museum of Art, which says it connects art to Baltimore and Baltimore to the world, with a commitment to artistic excellence and social equity. Adelante Latina says it assists high-school Latinas in Baltimore in preparing for college, while Associated Catholic Charities says it provides care and services to improve the lives of Marylanders in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $2,201,627. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $278,314, with a median of $125,000. The largest awards included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following officers and directors:
- Louis B Thalheimer — President/Director
- Marjorie T Coleman — Vice President/Director
- Juliet A Eurich — Secretary/Director
- Laura T Rosenblatt — Director
- Katrin Wachs — Director
- Rebecca Sirody — Executive Director
- Rebekah T Coleman — Director
The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc is led by Rebecca Sirody, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Sirody
Executive Director
Executive Director & Secretary → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$41K (2022) → $112K (2024)
Louis B. Thalheimer
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juliet A. Eurich
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katrin Wachs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura T. Rosenblatt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie T. Coleman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebekah T. Coleman
Director
Director of Education & Policy → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Deborah T Long (2020–2021) — Executive Director & Secretary
- Former: Ian Rusten (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William R Coleman (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $112K, to Rebecca Sirody (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc
How much does The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc give each year?
The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc gave $2.2M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 19 grants.
What is The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $125,000, and its average grant was $146,775, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc that year got $138K on average.
Where does The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc give grants?
The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (33%) and Connecticut (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (8 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Grant" (8 grants).
Who are The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Health Care for the Homeless Inc ($278,314), Fund for Educational Excellence ($250,000) and Brooklyn Public Library ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6038383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Alvin and Fanny B Thalheimer 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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