The Maurer Family Foundation
The Maurer Family Foundation is a New York, New York-based private foundation that supports arts and cultural programs in the United States. Its stated mission is to help organizations enrich their communities and patrons’ lives through programs of cultural value.
The Maurer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Maurer Family Foundation gave $179K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,500
- -80.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,750
- -77.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $3,578,654
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Maurer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It says organizations may submit summary information about their organization and objectives through its contact form for consideration of future funding.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1411 Broadway 9Th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 751-9100
Website: https://www.maurerfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maurer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cape Cod Modern House Trust ($25K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 48 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation does not consider grants outside the United States. In 2024, its grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Connecticut (22%), New York (21%), North Carolina (18%), Massachusetts (17%), and Florida (11%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Maurer Family Foundation gives
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2020) to $899K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod Modern House Trust South Wellfleet, MA | general program support | $25,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn, NY | general program support | $25,000 |
| Hollywood Art & Culture Centre Hollywood, FL | general program support | $17,500 |
| Bach Akademie Charlotte Charlotte, NC | general program support | $15,000 |
| Westport Country Playhouse Westport, CT | general program support | $15,000 |
| Moca Westport Westport, CT | general program support | $15,000 |
| Symphony of the Americans New York, NY | general program support | $12,000 |
| Early Music America Pittsburgh, PA | general program support | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | general program support | $10,000 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre Berkeley, CA | general program support | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,578,654 | $1,318,389 | $272,255 | $178,500 | 14 | $204,542 | $500,476 | $205,373 |
| 2023 | $2,957,757 | $691,665 | $1,011,831 | $898,666 | 16 | $938,774 | $99,706 | $177,054 |
| 2022 | $3,292,572 | $726,327 | $706,539 | $628,917 | 16 | $650,289 | $191,212 | $188,855 |
| 2021 | $3,589,617 | $944,023 | $784,594 | $727,467 | 1 | $727,467 | $234,204 | $203,438 |
| 2020 | $3,430,188 | $1,197,228 | $235,403 | $165,000 | 1 | — | $859,582 | $140,215 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maurer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $205K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its mission as providing financial assistance to organizations and institutions whose programs have cultural value. Its stated scope includes fine and experimental art, applied and decorative art, film, television, music, literature, poetry, architecture, theater, dance, opera, and folk traditions.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate support for a range of arts and cultural organizations. For example, Cape Cod Modern House Trust describes its mission as preserving and researching art and architecture on Cape Cod. Bach Akademie Charlotte says it advances community through scholarship and performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s music, while Westport Country Playhouse describes its work as enriching, enlightening, and engaging the community through theater. Early Music America says it supports people and organizations that perform and study early music and champions their contributions to community life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $178,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $11,000. All listed 2024 grants were for general program support.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $25,000 each to Cape Cod Modern House Trust in South Wellfleet, Massachusetts, and Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, New York; $17,500 to Hollywood Art & Culture Centre in Hollywood, Florida; and $15,000 each to Bach Akademie Charlotte and Westport Country Playhouse. Other listed recipients included moca westport ($15,000), Symphony of the Americans ($12,000), Early Music America ($10,000), Sacred Heart University ($10,000), Berkeley Repertory Theatre ($10,000), Asheville Art Museum ($10,000), and Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society ($7,500).
Eligible organizations must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and must not be private foundations under section 509(a). The foundation says director involvement normally includes site visits and follow-up evaluations, and that it encourages creative funding approaches such as challenge and contingency grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Meredith Hutchison as president, David Maurer as vice president, Peter Maurer as secretary, Scott Maurer as treasurer, and Gilbert Maurer as chair emeritus. It also lists Christopher Maurer and Jonathan Maurer as directors.
The Maurer Family Foundation is led by Meredith Hutchison, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meredith Hutchison
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher C. Maurer
Director
V.p. & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan G. Maurer
Director
V.p. & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David M. Maurer
Vice President
V.p. & Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gilbert C. Maurer
Chair Emeritus
Chairman → Chair Emeritus, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter J. Maurer
Secretary
V.p. & Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Maurer
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ann Maurer (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Merideth M. Hutchinson (2020–2022) — V.p. & Director
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 Maurer Family Foundation
How much does The Maurer Family Foundation give each year?
The Maurer Family Foundation gave $179K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $899K across 16 grants.
What is The Maurer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Maurer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $12,750, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Maurer Family Foundation give grants?
The Maurer Family Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and North Carolina (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Westport, CT (2 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does The Maurer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Maurer Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Maurer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Maurer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cape Cod Modern House Trust ($25,000), Brooklyn Museum ($25,000) and Hollywood Art & Culture Centre ($17,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Maurer Family Foundation?
The Maurer Family Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $205K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $205K (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 does The Maurer Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its mission as providing financial assistance to organizations and institutions whose programs have cultural value. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maurer Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Maurer Family Foundation's EIN?
The Maurer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1469474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Maurer Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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