The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society
The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society is a private foundation, based in Lutherville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $418K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $59K.
The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society at a glance
In short: The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society gave $48K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,935
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,848
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $418,348
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (98% 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 Maryland Branch Shut-in Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bridging Life ($10K). Together the top 7 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2020) to $48K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridging Life Westmister, MD | Grant norma miller brown music therapy fd 5 of 5 | $10,000 |
| Gilchrist Services Hunt Valley, MD | FDS for Music Therapy Program for Shut-in Residents | $10,000 |
| Moveable Feast Baltimore, MD | FDS for Nutritious Meals for Homebound Individuals | $10,000 |
| Stella Maris Timonium, MD | Fds for therapy programs of music for shut-in residents | $10,000 |
| CCPS Food Services Westminster, MD | Charge Assistance Donation | $5,000 |
| Asbury Foundation Gaithersburg, MD | FDS for Music Programs for Shut-in Residents | $2,000 |
| To and for Shut-in People Through Guide Posts Carmel, NY | Subscriptions to Shut-in Members & Retirement Homes | $935 |
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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 | $418,348 | $61,763 | $51,657 | $47,935 | 7 | $47,935 | $59,156 | $51,643 |
| 2024 | $408,242 | $49,179 | $46,225 | $43,945 | 7 | $43,945 | $46,899 | $48,117 |
| 2023 | $405,288 | $63,959 | $47,029 | $43,945 | 7 | $43,945 | $61,464 | $44,106 |
| 2022 | $388,358 | $29,801 | $46,405 | $43,955 | 7 | $43,955 | $28,625 | $45,978 |
| 2021 | $404,962 | $23,818 | $46,660 | $43,955 | 7 | $43,955 | $25,629 | $45,290 |
| 2020 | $427,804 | $47,599 | $44,370 | $41,965 | 7 | — | $45,194 | $40,163 |
| 2019 | $424,575 | $29,072 | $48,813 | $41,972 | 8 | — | $26,462 | $41,722 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society is led by Kris S. Tarr, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kris S. Tarr
President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce T. O'Dwyer
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hufford
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jennifer (2023) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Carol Smith (2019–2022) — Vice President - Membership & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Maryland Branch Shut-in Society
How much does The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society give each year?
The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society gave $48K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 7 grants.
What is The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society's typical grant size?
The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $6,848, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society give grants?
The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society gives mostly in Maryland: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society's largest grantees?
The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society's largest 2025 grantees include Bridging Life ($10,000), Gilchrist Services ($10,000) and Moveable Feast ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society?
The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society reported $418K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society's EIN?
The Maryland Branch Shut-in Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6013547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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