The Four Hearts Foundation Inc
The Four Hearts Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lutherville, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in hospice care, animal welfare, and support for military service members and their families.
The Four Hearts Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Four Hearts Foundation Inc gave $525K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), top state Virginia. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $525,000
- +1212.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,500
- +293.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $76,715
- -84.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (38% 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 Four Hearts 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: 2 Spring House Road, Lutherville, MD 21093
Phone: (410) 296-6917
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Four Hearts Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boulder Crest ($100K). Together the top 10 received $525K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 24 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Virginia received 38%, Maryland 19%, Pennsylvania 10%, New York 10%, and Tennessee 10%. The listed grants also included recipients in New Jersey and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Four Hearts Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $54K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1213% 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 $30K (2022) to $525K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $525K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder Crest Bluemont, VA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Animal Rescue Inc New Freedom, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Gilchrist Hospice Care Hunt Valley, MD | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Sinisi Fdn Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Womans Club Roland Park Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Lead the Way Fund Garden City, NJ | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Gary Senise Foundation Merrifield, VA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hugz 4 Haiti Danbury, CT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,715 | $107,363 | $527,926 | $525,000 | 10 | $525,000 | $104,437 | $19,167 |
| 2023 | $497,278 | $22,435 | $43,859 | $40,000 | 3 | $40,000 | $18,576 | $26,357 |
| 2022 | $518,702 | $20,698 | $35,599 | $30,000 | 3 | $30,000 | $21,738 | $25,631 |
| 2021 | $533,603 | $56,547 | $46,688 | $40,000 | 4 | $40,000 | $49,859 | $31,107 |
| 2020 | $523,744 | $27,867 | $36,079 | $30,300 | 4 | — | $16,654 | $30,708 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Four Hearts Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K 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 missions, as described by those grantees, include hospice services, care and support for unwanted and abandoned animals and their owners, and support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $525,000. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000. All 10 listed grants were designated unrestricted. Notable awards included $100,000 to Boulder Crest and $50,000 each to Animal Rescue Inc, Gilchrist Hospice Care, Navy SEAL Foundation, Tunnel to Towers, Sinisi Fdn, Womans Club Roland Park, Lead the Way Fund, and Gary Senise Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donna M Smith as a board member and Blake Smith as a director.
The Four Hearts Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Blake Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donna M. Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Four Hearts Foundation Inc
How much does The Four Hearts Foundation Inc give each year?
The Four Hearts Foundation Inc gave $525K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 3 grants.
What is The Four Hearts Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Four Hearts Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $52,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Four Hearts Foundation Inc that year got $54K on average.
Where does The Four Hearts Foundation Inc give grants?
The Four Hearts Foundation Inc's top state is Virginia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (19%) and Pennsylvania (10%).
Does The Four Hearts Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Four Hearts Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Four Hearts Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Four Hearts Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boulder Crest ($100,000), Animal Rescue Inc ($50,000) and Gilchrist Hospice Care ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Four Hearts Foundation Inc?
The Four Hearts Foundation Inc reported $77K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $525K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Four Hearts Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Four Hearts 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 Four Hearts Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Four Hearts Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1274109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Four Hearts 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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