The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its grantmaking supports organizations working to sustain Baltimore City neighborhoods and the local Jewish community, including work in Israel, according to its program description.
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc gave $4.2M across 92 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Maryland. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,177,944
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 92
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,412
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,500
- Total assets
- $45,207,908
- -6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (12 of 92, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (58% 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 Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The grant-program description says the fund does not accept unsolicited requests and advises organizations that believe they fit its focus to contact its Director of Grants and Programs. The 2024 filing describes a letter of inquiry, grant application, or grant request summary, including an institutional overview and mission, population served, program description, financial information, evidence of 501(c)(3) status, and a list of trustees or board members and their occupations. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Misty Gibson
Mailing address: 2800 Quarry Lake Drive Ste 390, Baltimore, MD 21209
Phone: (410) 727-3200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc
Who The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($871K). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
463 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 386 grants of 463 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s program description identifies Baltimore City, the local Jewish community, and Israel as areas of interest. In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 21% to Nebraska, 11% to the District of Columbia, 6% to New York, and 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 92 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 92 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of 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 $2.1M (2021) to $4.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 92 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NE | Unrestricted | $871,000 |
| Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $596,900 |
| Foundation for Jewish Campus Life (Hillel) Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $225,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| New Israel Fund Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $103,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The fund files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,207,908 | $2,477,962 | $5,716,296 | $4,177,944 | 92 | $4,515,326 | $1,353,503 | $3,504,617 |
| 2023 | $48,446,242 | $2,612,045 | $5,526,762 | $4,223,678 | 90 | $4,530,025 | $1,621,997 | $3,381,430 |
| 2022 | $51,360,959 | $2,364,282 | $4,227,227 | $2,838,057 | 93 | $3,130,297 | $1,420,352 | $3,442,392 |
| 2021 | $53,223,904 | $10,341,844 | $2,909,041 | $2,086,352 | 94 | $2,342,875 | $9,763,617 | $3,224,725 |
| 2020 | $45,791,101 | $8,239,886 | $4,858,692 | $2,861,727 | 94 | — | $6,638,713 | $3,188,436 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s program description says it seeks to fulfill the Jewish commitment to tzedakah and supports organizations working to sustain middle neighborhoods and the fabric of life in Baltimore City, the local Jewish community, and Israel. It also describes an interest in a vibrant greater Baltimore, including Jewish institutions, cultural and educational organizations, libraries, green spaces, and diverse neighborhoods.
The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore describes its work as strengthening and nurturing Jewish life in greater Baltimore, Israel, and around the world. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to maintain an orchestra and present musical concerts for Baltimore and Maryland. The Baltimore Museum of Art describes a commitment to artistic excellence and social equity, while Johns Hopkins University describes its work in education and research across multiple disciplines. Other recipients included organizations whose stated missions address liberal democracy and equality in Israel, antisemitism and hate, and educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 92 grants totaling $4,177,944. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $871,000, with a median grant of $16,500.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $871,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc; $596,900 to the Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore; $225,000 to the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life (Hillel); $200,000 each to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore; and $120,000 to the Baltimore Museum of Art. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jill M. Hieronimus as president; Terry M. Rubenstein as vice president and secretary; Elizabeth Minkin as vice president and treasurer; Misty Gibson as assistant secretary; and Jennifer Reed as assistant treasurer.
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc is led by Jill M. Hieronimus, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jill M. Hieronimus
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Minkin
V.p. & Treasurer
Assistant Vice President → V.p. & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$134K (2020) → $141K (2024)
Misty Gibson
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$74K (2020) → $88K (2024)
Terry M. Rubenstein
V.p. & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Jennifer Reed
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$34K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joseph Meyerhoff II (2020–2023) — V.p. & Treasurer
- 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 $141K, to Elizabeth Minkin (V.P. & Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc
How much does The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc give each year?
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc gave $4.2M across 92 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.2M across 90 grants.
What is The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $16,500, and its average grant was $45,412, across 92 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc give grants?
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nebraska (21%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (62 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (91 of 92) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($871,000), Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore ($596,900) and Foundation for Jewish Campus Life (Hillel) ($225,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc?
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc reported $45.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc fund?
The fund’s program description says it seeks to fulfill the Jewish commitment to tzedakah and supports organizations working to sustain middle neighborhoods and the fabric of life in Baltimore City, the local Jewish community, and Israel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc?
The grant-program description says the fund does not accept unsolicited requests and advises organizations that believe they fit its focus to contact its Director of Grants and Programs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc's EIN?
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6035997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund 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 2020–2024
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