The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc
The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $303K. Net investment income was $107K.
The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc gave $303K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $303,000
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,667
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,618,431
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% 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 Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Park School ($100K). Together the top 9 received $303K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 33 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 194% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 $103K (2021) to $307K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $303K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park School Brooklandville, MD | Scholarship Support | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Maryland Baltimore, MD | General Donation | $100,000 |
| City Neighbors Foundation Baltimore, MD | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Patterson Park Public Charter School Baltimore, MD | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Teach for America-Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General Donation | $20,000 |
| Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Maryland Philanthropy Network Baltimore, MD | General Donation | $1,000 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy Inc Washington, DC | General Donation | $1,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation Baltimore, MD | General Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,618,431 | $200,395 | $427,174 | $303,000 | 9 | $334,171 | $107,392 | $308,557 |
| 2023 | $4,845,210 | $224,152 | $409,020 | $307,000 | 7 | $332,152 | $147,284 | $293,171 |
| 2022 | $5,030,078 | $237,520 | $351,662 | $247,000 | 6 | $268,615 | $166,473 | $282,512 |
| 2021 | $5,144,220 | $728,243 | $177,367 | $103,066 | 5 | $123,943 | $673,513 | $271,214 |
| 2020 | $4,593,344 | $706,679 | $350,196 | $153,066 | 6 | — | $550,381 | $268,996 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $309K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc is led by Terry M. Rubenstein, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Terry M. Rubenstein
President
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$250 (2020) → $625 (2024)
Elizabeth Minkin
Treasurer
Assistant Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Misty Gibson
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Jennifer Reed
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2024)
Jill M. Hieronimus
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Hendler
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joseph Meyerhoff II (2020–2023) — President
- 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 $11K, to Elizabeth Minkin (Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc
How much does The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc gave $303K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $307K across 7 grants.
What is The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $33,667, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (7 grants).
Does The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Park School ($100,000), Planned Parenthood of Maryland ($100,000) and City Neighbors Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc?
The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $334K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $309K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lyn P Meyerhoff Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1624876. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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