The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc
The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Towson, Maryland. In filing year 2025, it reported 30 grants totaling $454,500, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Maryland.
The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc gave $455K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Maryland. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $454,500
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,150
- -12.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,797,627
- +4.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (9 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (96% 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 The Emmert Hobbs 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 409 Washington Avenue Suite 900, Towson, MD 21204
Phone: (410) 494-0100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Assistance Ctr for Towson Churches ($100K). Together the top 10 received $323K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 114 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 2% to Iowa, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 30 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $355K (2021) to $455K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $455K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assistance Ctr for Towson Churches Towson, MD | Purchase of New Site | $100,000 |
| Inner County Outreach Aberdeen, MD | Direct Services Campus | $50,000 |
| First Fruits Farm Inc Freeland, MD | New Well for Irrigation | $38,000 |
| GBMC Foundation Baltimore, MD | Large Patient Care Room | $25,000 |
| Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital Baltimore, MD | Renovation to Pediatric Pharmacy | $25,000 |
| Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation Bel Air, MD | Emergency Department Flex Unit | $20,000 |
| Camp Possibilities Foundation Port Deposit, MD | 2025 Summer Camp | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Harford County Aberdeen, MD | Summer Camp | $20,000 |
| Harford Family House Aberdeen, MD | Shelter for Homeless Families | $12,500 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, MD | 2025-26 Art of Healing | $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 | $2,797,627 | $656,099 | $536,223 | $454,500 | 30 | $479,500 | $607,376 | $536,548 |
| 2024 | $2,677,751 | $689,692 | $473,015 | $382,000 | 22 | $407,000 | $639,145 | $486,551 |
| 2023 | $2,461,074 | $793,671 | $508,214 | $436,000 | 22 | $461,000 | $753,103 | $410,514 |
| 2022 | $2,175,617 | $470,430 | $462,712 | $377,500 | 18 | $392,487 | $406,169 | $440,455 |
| 2021 | $2,167,899 | $387,080 | $412,364 | $354,800 | 22 | — | $342,532 | $405,297 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $537K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and projects involving healthcare, food distribution, camps, homelessness services, and community outreach.
Several grantees describe their work in those areas. Inner County Outreach says it addresses educational, social, and health needs of individuals and families. First Fruits Farm says it raises and distributes fresh produce to shelters, soup kitchens, and food banks. Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital says it is dedicated to maximizing the health and independence of the children it serves. Harford Family House says it helps families with children and individual adults experiencing homelessness become self-sufficient and productive members of the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $454,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest were $100,000 to Assistance Center for Towson Churches for a new site, $50,000 to Inner County Outreach for a direct services campus, and $38,000 to First Fruits Farm for a new irrigation well. Other notable grants included $25,000 to GBMC Foundation for a large patient care room and $25,000 to Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital for a pediatric pharmacy renovation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Louis F. Friedman as president and treasurer, Phyllis C. Friedman as secretary, and Samuel H. Friedman as vice president.
The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc is led by Louis F. Friedman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Louis F. Friedman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis C. Friedman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel H. Friedman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
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 The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc
How much does The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc give each year?
The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc gave $455K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $382K across 22 grants.
What is The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,150, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc give grants?
The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (10 grants), Aberdeen, MD (3 grants) and Towson, MD (2 grants).
Does The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (7 grants).
Who are The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Assistance Ctr for Towson Churches ($100,000), Inner County Outreach ($50,000) and First Fruits Farm Inc ($38,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc?
The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $480K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $537K (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 The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and projects involving healthcare, food distribution, camps, homelessness services, and community outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Emmert Hobbs 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 ↑
What is The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Emmert Hobbs Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1285106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Emmert Hobbs 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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