The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun
The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $789K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $43K.
The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun at a glance
In short: The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun gave $48K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,000
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,000
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $788,907
- +43.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maryland Council on Economic Education ($13K). Together the top 6 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2023) to $50K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Council on Economic Education Towson, MD | Grant for Stock Market Game and Teacher Education | $12,500 |
| Virginia Council of Economic Education Richmond, VA | Grant for Stock Market Game and Teacher Education | $12,500 |
| Stocks in the Future Baltimore, MD | Sponsorship and General Support | $11,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park, MD | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
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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 | $788,907 | $304,916 | $65,851 | $48,000 | 6 | $53,484 | $42,549 | $45,913 |
| 2023 | $549,842 | $12,682 | $58,486 | $43,000 | 5 | $43,000 | $3,791 | $34,929 |
| 2022 | $595,646 | $94,358 | $68,727 | $50,000 | 7 | $50,000 | $1,661 | $34,210 |
| 2021 | $570,015 | $89,750 | $66,327 | $49,500 | 6 | $49,500 | $177 | $41,613 |
| 2020 | $546,592 | $35,128 | $66,653 | $50,000 | 7 | — | $3,254 | $36,469 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun is led by Stan Craig, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stan Craig
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Spensieri
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Heathcote
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Finkel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Wiggs
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun
How much does The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun give each year?
The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun gave $48K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 5 grants.
What is The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun's typical grant size?
The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $8,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun give grants?
The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun gives mostly in Maryland: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (41%).
Does The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun's largest grantees?
The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun's largest 2024 grantees include Maryland Council on Economic Education ($12,500), Virginia Council of Economic Education ($12,500) and Stocks in the Future ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun?
The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun reported $789K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun?
The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $789K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun's EIN?
The Mid-Atlantic Securities Traders Foun's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1932369. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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