The Matthew Harris Ornstein

Private foundation · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 47-4562303

The Matthew Harris Ornstein is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it made $572K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $139K.

The Matthew Harris Ornstein at a glance

Total assets
$2,457,825
-9.0% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$397,823
-2.5% vs 2023
Qualifying distributions (2024)
$572,312
+24.1% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$571,357
+23.9% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Matthew Harris Ornstein funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Cities

Washington

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100$200$300$4000 grants2020 1 grant2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024

In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $386.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
DC Central Kitchen Washington, DCGeneral Support$386
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2024$2,457,825$397,823$571,357——$572,312$139,472
2023$2,699,866$408,000$461,097——$461,097$90,413
2022$2,718,740$270,141$358,458——$358,626$22,216
2021$2,852,483$150,327$197,705$3861$197,705$8,942
2020$2,915,122$1,768,981$266,421———$11,725

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Matthew Harris Ornstein is led by Judith L. Harris, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Judith L. Harris

    President & Director

    On filings since 2020

    30 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Daniel W. Ornstein

    Treasurer & Director

    On filings since 2020

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Norman J. Ornstein

    Vice President & Director

    On filings since 2020

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pamela J. Harris

    Secretary & Director

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

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.

Frequently asked questions about The Matthew Harris Ornstein

How large is The Matthew Harris Ornstein?

The Matthew Harris Ornstein reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $398K.

What is The Matthew Harris Ornstein?

The Matthew Harris Ornstein is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Matthew Harris Ornstein operate?

The Matthew Harris Ornstein has awarded grants in District of Columbia.

What is The Matthew Harris Ornstein's EIN?

The Matthew Harris Ornstein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4562303. 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

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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