The Meyer and Deanne Sharlin Foundation
The Meyer and Deanne Sharlin Foundation is a private family foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. The foundation manages substantial financial resources and distributes grants across the United States to support a diverse range of philanthropic initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.6M
-25.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.3M
+26.8% YoY
Grant Count
101
-1.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$72K
+28.1% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation operates a General Support grant program that provides flexible funding to eligible organizations.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $1,000,000
Average Grant
$56,358
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives across 15 states, with particular activity in:
- California
- Illinois
- Maryland
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
Additional states receiving support include Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $8,555,844
- Total revenues: $5,347,494
- Total expenses: $7,505,760
- Total giving: $7,289,000
Historical Assets:
- 2023: Over $11 million in assets
- 2024: $8,555,844
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,555,844 | $11,472,624 |
| Revenue | $5,347,494 | $17,466,053 |
| Expenses | $7,505,760 | $5,993,429 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,345,100 | $5,965,995 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,012,070 | $2,520,712 |
| Distributable Amount | $689,229 | $246,348 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a board of directors that includes:
- Marc Feinberg, Esquire
- David Saperstein
- Rabbi Jack Moline
The foundation operates with 2 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC FEINBERG ESQUIRE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $50,000 |
| DAVID SAPERSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $50,000 |
| RABBI JACK MOLINE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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