The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc
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The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc at a glance
In short: The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc gave $175K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $88K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $175,000
- -51.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $87,500
- +93.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $87,500
- Total assets
- $423,364
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Union Memorial Hospital ($100K). Together the top 2 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 34 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2025) to $1.4M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD | General Support | $100,000 |
| The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General Support | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $423,364 | $17,347 | $236,200 | $175,000 | 2 | $3,268 |
| 2024 | $612,353 | $23,204 | $389,036 | $362,000 | 8 | $8,855 |
| 2023 | $951,235 | $80,945 | $1,406,374 | $1,370,500 | 8 | $30,945 |
| 2022 | $2,495,381 | $2,430,978 | $327,247 | $266,000 | 9 | $2,430,978 |
| 2021 | $3,264,725 | $235,229 | $221,392 | $181,400 | 7 | $149,839 |
About The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc is a public charity, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $423K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $175K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc is led by Andrew Cushnir, President & Public Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Cushnir
President & Public Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Macks
Secretary & Donor Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence M. Macks
Treasurer & Donor Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael I. Friedman
Public Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Klein
Public Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marc B. Terrill (2021–2024) — President & Public Director
- Former: Leslie Pomerantz (2021–2023) — Public Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc
How much does The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc give each year?
The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc gave $175K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $362K across 8 grants.
How large is The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc?
The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc reported $423K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17K.
Where does The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc operate?
The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Maryland, New York, Rhode Island.
What is The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc's EIN?
The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3952974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Maryland Inc funds
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