The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc
The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Edgewater, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations supporting a range of causes, including Jewish community organizations, food assistance, immigration, health, and education.
The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc gave $70K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,100
- +34.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,845
- +24.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $939,954
- -1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (56% 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 Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Request consideration by letter and include a nonprofit status determination letter. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Ruth Potts
Mailing address: 405 Cedar Grove Road, Edgewater, MD 21037
Phone: (410) 327-2112
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Associated-Jewish Comm Federation of Balto ($10K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 194 grants of 194 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to Maryland recipients, 12% to District of Columbia recipients, 9% to California, 7% to Illinois, and 6% to New York. The listed grants also include recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 38 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% 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 $52K (2024) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associated-Jewish Comm Federation of Balto Baltimore, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $5,250 |
| Jewish Women International Washington, DC | General Support | $4,250 |
| Mazon Washington, DC | General Support | $4,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General Support | $3,750 |
| Beth Am Synagogue Baltimore, MD | General Support | $3,600 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $3,500 |
| Partners in Health Frederick, MD | General Support | $3,250 |
| Hias Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $3,000 |
| Institution for Islamic Christian Jewish Studies Baltimore, MD | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $939,954 | $78,085 | $88,432 | $70,100 | 38 | $70,100 | $59,589 | $57,208 |
| 2024 | $950,237 | $62,045 | $70,045 | $52,000 | 35 | $52,000 | $43,720 | $55,755 |
| 2023 | $958,366 | $-34,017 | $73,331 | $56,100 | 38 | $56,100 | $4,669 | $50,764 |
| 2022 | $1,067,925 | $-26,998 | $73,197 | $55,100 | 38 | $55,100 | $3,637 | $54,524 |
| 2021 | $1,167,287 | $100,558 | $89,359 | $65,350 | 45 | $65,350 | $78,966 | $67,286 |
| 2020 | $1,156,198 | $190,038 | $89,907 | $68,350 | 46 | — | $166,984 | $57,910 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $57K 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 is provided. The foundation’s grants include support for Jewish organizations and synagogues, food assistance, immigration and refugee organizations, health-related organizations, and a university Hillel center.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. For example, Warrior Canine Connection says it supports recovering combat veterans and their families through service dog training and placement. Feeding America describes its mission as ensuring equitable access to nutritious food, while HopeWell Cancer Support says it builds a community for people with cancer and their families and friends. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $70,100. Grants ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $10,000 to Associated-Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, $5,250 to National Immigration Law Center, $4,250 to Jewish Women International, $4,000 to MAZON, and $3,750 to Feeding America. Each of these grants was designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ruth L Potts as president and trustee; David C Scher as treasurer and trustee; Amy Knapp as secretary and trustee; and Rachel Borris as vice president and trustee. Other listed trustees are Johanna Potts, Elizabeth Borris, Ari P Strait, Joshua Borris, and Michael Borris.
The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc is led by Ruth L. Potts, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ruth L. Potts
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Knapp
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ari P. Strait
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David C. Scher
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Borris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johanna Potts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Borris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Borris
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Borris
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.8 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 Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc
How much does The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc give each year?
The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc gave $70K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 35 grants.
What is The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,845, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc give grants?
The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (13 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Associated-Jewish Comm Federation of Balto ($10,000), National Immigration Law Center ($5,250) and Jewish Women International ($4,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc?
The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc reported $940K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants include support for Jewish organizations and synagogues, food assistance, immigration and refugee organizations, health-related organizations, and a university Hillel center. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0794606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Isaac & Leah Mpotts Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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