The Marian Lockwood Devine
The Marian Lockwood Devine is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $317K.
The Marian Lockwood Devine at a glance
In short: The Marian Lockwood Devine gave $317K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $79K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $316,585
- +132.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $79,146
- +132.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $86,321
- Total assets
- $20,557
- +970.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Marian Lockwood Devine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Individual Grantees of Get Well Sta ($138K). Together the top 4 received $317K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 20 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Marian Lockwood Devine gives
- Giving grew 255% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2020) to $317K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $317K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Grantees of Get Well Sta Baltimore, MD | Grants for necessary mental health treatment, doctor visits, dental procedures, prescription drugs,medical devices, personal hygiene services, nutritional guidance, exercise programs and minfulness programs. The foundation keeps certain basic case records of all grants made under the program in order that the purpose of any and all such grants can be substantiated upon request by the internal revenue service. Due to the confidential nature of the assistance and to protect the privacy of the individuals, the names and addresses of the recipients have not been provided as part of this return since the return is publicly available. Such information will be made available to the internal revenue service upon request. No grant recipients are related to disqualified persons of the foundation. See statement 7 for the amount of each separate award granted. | $138,483 |
| Individual Grantees of Habitation T Baltimore, MD | Emergency assistance for rent, temporary housing, utilities, food, and transportation to/from employment and medical treatments. The foundation keeps certain basic case records of all grants made under the program in order that the purpose of any and all such grants can be substantiated upon request by the internal revenue service. Due to the confidential nature of the assistance and to protect the privacy of the individuals, the names and addresses of the recipients have not been provided as part of this return since the return is publicly available. Such information will be made available to the internal revenue service upon request. No grant recipients are related to disqualified persons of the foundation. See statement 8 for the amount of each separate award granted. | $111,554 |
| Individual Grantees of Legal Assist Baltimore, MD | Grants for legal isssues related to housing, employment, discrimination, public assistance, family issues and other legal matters deemed necessary. The foundation keeps certain basic case records of all grants made under the program in order that the purpose of any and all such grants can be substantiated upon request by the internal revenue service. Due to the confidential nature of the assistance and to protect the privacy of the individuals, the names and addresses of the recipients have not been provided as part of this return since the return is publicly available. Such information will be made available to the internal revenue service upon request. No grant recipients are related to disqualified persons of the foundation. See statement 9 for the amount of each separate award granted. | $61,087 |
| Individual Grantees of Small Steps Baltimore, MD | Grants for necessary goods or services that are modest in cost but have a great impact on the well-being of the recipient. The foundation keeps certain basic case records of all grants made under the program in order that the purpose of any and all such grants can be substantiated upon request by the internal revenue service. Due to the confidential nature of the assistance and to protect the privacy of the individuals, the names and addresses of the recipients have not been provided as part of this return since the return is publicly available. Such information will be made available to the internal revenue service upon request. No grant recipients are related to disqualified persons of the foundation. See statement 10 for the amount of each separate award granted. | $5,461 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,557 | $413,139 | $400,263 | $316,585 | 4 | $400,263 | $1,064 |
| 2024 | $1,920 | $190,356 | $206,656 | $136,259 | 4 | $157,912 | $232 |
| 2023 | $15,953 | $140,976 | $123,610 | $86,537 | 4 | $94,280 | $567 |
| 2022 | $5,026 | $122,042 | $120,776 | $89,126 | 4 | $102,685 | $225 |
| 2021 | $1,056 | $105,604 | $104,813 | $77,097 | 4 | — | $323 |
| 2020 | $-207 | $95,817 | $100,969 | $63,346 | 4 | — | $184 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marian Lockwood Devine reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Marian Lockwood Devine is led by Lynn Buhler, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynn Buhler
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Singleton
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
Assistant Secretary Treasurer → Assistant Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$23K (2024) → $61K (2025)
Ellen Albrecht
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Buhler
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Karyn Harvey PhD (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Buhler Incoming (2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Tyler Matteau Outgoing (2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Tyler Matteau (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $61K, to Katrina Singleton (Assistant Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Marian Lockwood Devine
How much does The Marian Lockwood Devine give each year?
The Marian Lockwood Devine gave $317K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $136K across 4 grants.
What is The Marian Lockwood Devine's typical grant size?
The Marian Lockwood Devine's median grant in 2025 was $86,321, and its average grant was $79,146, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marian Lockwood Devine give grants?
The Marian Lockwood Devine gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (4 grants).
Does The Marian Lockwood Devine give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Marian Lockwood Devine's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Marian Lockwood Devine?
The Marian Lockwood Devine reported $21K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $400K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Marian Lockwood Devine?
The Marian Lockwood Devine is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $21K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Marian Lockwood Devine's EIN?
The Marian Lockwood Devine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4825821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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