The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc
The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc is a private foundation, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $30.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $354K.
The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc gave $2.1M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $350K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,100,684
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $350,114
- +92.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $29,995,763
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore ($1.5M). Together the top 6 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 45 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2021) to $2.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $1,541,684 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | Unrestricted | $230,000 |
| Pearlstone Conference & Retreat Center Reisterstown, MD | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Washington DC, DC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $54,000 |
| 70 Faces Media New York, NY | 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 | $29,995,763 | $1,012,813 | $2,915,622 | $2,100,684 | 6 | $2,220,506 | $354,438 | $2,211,511 |
| 2023 | $31,931,588 | $821,871 | $2,619,747 | $1,998,360 | 11 | $2,083,305 | $363,542 | $2,107,546 |
| 2022 | $33,778,854 | $1,504,690 | $2,785,131 | $2,126,200 | 12 | $2,212,658 | $1,006,217 | $2,113,233 |
| 2021 | $35,059,295 | $6,016,350 | $2,236,566 | $1,830,110 | 9 | $1,899,663 | $5,667,544 | $1,990,941 |
| 2020 | $31,279,511 | $4,319,070 | $2,923,294 | $1,847,610 | 7 | — | $3,401,644 | $1,983,636 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc is led by Lee Hendler, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lee Hendler
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Minkin
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$41K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Misty Gibson
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $41K (2024)
Terry M. Rubenstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$875 (2020) → $3K (2024)
Jennifer Reed
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$21K (2024)
Jill M. Hieronimus
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Phil Huber (2020–2023) — Assistant Treasurer
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 $65K, to Elizabeth Minkin (Asst Vice President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc
How much does The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc give each year?
The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc gave $2.1M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 11 grants.
What is The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $125,000, and its average grant was $350,114, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc give grants?
The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore ($1,541,684), PEF Israel Endowment Funds ($230,000) and Pearlstone Conference & Retreat Center ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc?
The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc reported $30.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc's EIN?
The Harvey M & Lyn P Meyerhoff Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1466136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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