The MHE Foundation Inc
The MHE Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Edgewater, Maryland. In its 2025 filing, it reported 23 grants totaling $2,002,107, primarily to organizations in Maryland.
The MHE Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The MHE Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $87K), mostly in Maryland. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,002,107
- +89.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $87,048
- +64.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $21,421,481
- -2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The MHE Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 39 Poplar Point Road, Edgewater, MD 21037
Phone: (410) 266-9423
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The MHE Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maryland Hall ($594K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 87 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The remaining shares went to California (4%), Arizona (2%), New York (1%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The MHE Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 23 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $98K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 600% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $176K (2021) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Hall Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted | $594,017 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy Annapolis, MD | Education & Conservation | $250,629 |
| Anne Arundel Medical Center Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted | $152,343 |
| Watershed Stewards College Park, MD | Unrestricted | $103,808 |
| Historic Annapolis Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted | $102,948 |
| Mount Saint Joseph Baltimore, MD | Education | $102,402 |
| Chesapeake Arts Center Brooklyn Park, MD | Unrestricted | $100,720 |
| Resource Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA | Unrestricted | $75,477 |
| Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted | $52,500 |
| Archbisihop Spalding High School Severn, MD | Education | $52,450 |
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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 | $21,421,481 | $364,721 | $2,009,182 | $2,002,107 | 23 | $2,003,407 | $477,318 | $1,882,997 |
| 2024 | $21,888,719 | $183,745 | $1,063,264 | $1,058,507 | 20 | $1,059,757 | $336,292 | $1,667,824 |
| 2023 | $22,242,466 | $1,345,740 | $1,200,578 | $1,198,078 | 19 | $1,198,828 | $100,815 | $1,145,238 |
| 2022 | $1,734,474 | $39,328 | $289,416 | $286,141 | 13 | $287,103 | $67,808 | $202,851 |
| 2021 | $1,868,826 | $44,722 | $180,805 | $176,296 | 12 | $177,908 | $79,885 | $190,938 |
| 2020 | $1,945,419 | $25,342 | $210,893 | $206,928 | 11 | — | $56,053 | $151,211 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The MHE Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including environmental conservation, arts and culture, historic preservation, education, health care, and community services. For example, Chesapeake Conservancy describes its mission as conserving and restoring the natural and cultural resources of the Chesapeake Bay watershed; Historic Annapolis says it preserves and protects historic places, objects, and stories in Maryland’s capital city. The grantee descriptions reflect those organizations’ missions, not a stated foundation mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $2,002,107. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $594,017, with a median grant of $50,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $594,017 to Maryland Hall, $250,629 to Chesapeake Conservancy, $152,343 to Anne Arundel Medical Center, $103,808 to Watershed Stewards, and $102,948 to Historic Annapolis. Other grants included $102,402 to Mount Saint Joseph, $100,720 to Chesapeake Arts Center, and $75,477 to Resource Legacy Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew A Earl as president and treasurer and Diane K McBee as vice president and secretary.
The MHE Foundation Inc is led by Matthew A. Earl, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew A. Earl
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane K. McBee
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The MHE Foundation Inc
How much does The MHE Foundation Inc give each year?
The MHE Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 20 grants.
What is The MHE Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The MHE Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $87,048, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The MHE Foundation Inc that year got $34K on average.
Where does The MHE Foundation Inc give grants?
The MHE Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Annapolis, MD (12 grants).
Does The MHE Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of The MHE Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The MHE Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The MHE Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Maryland Hall ($594,017), Chesapeake Conservancy ($250,629) and Anne Arundel Medical Center ($152,343), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The MHE Foundation Inc?
The MHE Foundation Inc reported $21.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The MHE Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including environmental conservation, arts and culture, historic preservation, education, health care, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The MHE Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The MHE Foundation Inc's EIN?
The MHE Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1643939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The MHE Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The MHE Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mhe-foundation-inc-morg_f0e9fea9fef64823a1fe8744a8727b79
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