The Gorfine Foundation Inc
The Gorfine Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Maryland.
The Gorfine Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gorfine Foundation Inc gave $45K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,450
- -10.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,066
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $372,414
- -0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- 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 The Gorfine 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: 6115 Falls Road 150, Baltimore, MD 21209
Phone: (410) 486-7990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gorfine Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore ($25K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 117 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 12% to New York, 9% to Minnesota, 6% to Florida, and 2% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gorfine Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 22 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 263% 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 $45K (2025) to $55K (2020). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General | $25,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Rockville Center, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Channel One Food Bank Rochester, MN | General | $2,000 |
| Project Legacy Rochester, MN | General | $2,000 |
| Jemicy School Owings Mills, MD | General | $1,500 |
| Casey Cares Foundation Columbia, MD | General | $1,000 |
| Disability Rights Maryland Inc Baltimore, MD | General | $1,000 |
| Edward Myerburg Senior Center Baltimore, MD | General | $1,000 |
| Freedom Guide Dogs Cassville, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Legal Aid Bureau Baltimore, MD | General | $1,000 |
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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 | $372,414 | $54,894 | $58,404 | $45,450 | 22 | $53,849 | $50,662 | $20,489 |
| 2024 | $375,924 | $26,622 | $62,064 | $50,950 | 21 | $56,161 | $21,033 | $21,987 |
| 2023 | $411,366 | $30,498 | $71,619 | $53,050 | 23 | $63,107 | $22,150 | $22,579 |
| 2022 | $452,487 | $21,781 | $72,207 | $51,650 | 23 | $62,214 | $11,788 | $25,875 |
| 2021 | $502,913 | $65,256 | $90,444 | $53,650 | 28 | $79,336 | $54,148 | $31,531 |
| 2020 | $528,101 | $38,389 | $79,490 | $54,750 | 29 | — | $28,853 | $30,230 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gorfine Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Project Legacy says it supports youth and young adults of color who may have experienced poverty, trauma, or homelessness, or who are refugees. Legal Aid Bureau says it provides free civil legal services and advocates for Marylanders experiencing poverty. Disability Rights Maryland describes its work as free legal advocacy for people with disabilities statewide.
Other 2025 grantees include Casey Cares Foundation, which says it provides uplifting programs to critically ill children and their families; Humane Society of Manatee County, which says it works to improve animals’ lives through care, education, and advocacy; and Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, which says it helps homebound people live safely and independently through meals and support services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $45,450 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included $25,000 to Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, $4,000 to Jewish National Fund, and $2,000 each to Channel One Food Bank and Project Legacy. Other grants included $1,500 to Jemicy School and $1,000 each to Casey Cares Foundation, Disability Rights Maryland, Edward Myerburg Senior Center, Freedom Guide Dogs, Legal Aid Bureau, Shriners Hospital for Children, and Lakewood Ranch High School. The listed grant purposes were “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nanci Seff as president; Sanford Schreiber as vice president, secretary, and treasurer; and Edward Manekin and Steven Manekin as trustees.
The Gorfine Foundation Inc is led by Nanci Seff, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nanci Seff
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Manekin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Manekin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sanford Schreiber
Vp-Sec-Treas
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Gorfine Foundation Inc
How much does The Gorfine Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gorfine Foundation Inc gave $45K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 21 grants.
What is The Gorfine Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Gorfine Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,066, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gorfine Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Gorfine Foundation Inc give grants?
The Gorfine 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 New York (12%) and Minnesota (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (9 grants), Bradenton, FL (3 grants), Rochester, MN (2 grants) and Owings Mills, MD (2 grants).
Does The Gorfine Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gorfine Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gorfine Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Gorfine Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore ($25,000), Jewish National Fund ($4,000) and Channel One Food Bank ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gorfine Foundation Inc?
The Gorfine Foundation Inc reported $372K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gorfine Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Project Legacy says it supports youth and young adults of color who may have experienced poverty, trauma, or homelessness, or who are refugees. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gorfine 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 Gorfine Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gorfine Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6034786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Gorfine 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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