The Milton and Tamar Maltz
The Milton and Tamar Maltz is a private foundation based in Beachwood, Ohio. It provides preselected grants to charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and supports programs in the arts, health and human services, medical research, education, and the environment.
The Milton and Tamar Maltz at a glance
In short: The Milton and Tamar Maltz gave $4.2M across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,194,719
- -36.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $80,668
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $40,134,592
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (38% 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 Milton and Tamar Maltz
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3333 Richmond Rd 460, Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone: (216) 781-3010
Website: https://maltzfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Milton and Tamar Maltz funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United States Holocaust Memorial Museum ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 175 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio organizations received 38% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Washington, DC (26%), Florida (13%), Virginia (12%), and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Milton and Tamar Maltz gives
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 393% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 175% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $443K (2020) to $6.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Exhibition Endowment | $1,000,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre Jupiter, FL | General Operating Support | $530,000 |
| Rainforest Trust Warrenton, VA | Conservation Projects | $517,371 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | Restricted per Letter | $500,000 |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Beachwood, OH | Capital Support | $227,848 |
| Cleveland Play House Cleveland, OH | Lights up Campaign | $200,000 |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Beachwood, OH | Restricted per Letter | $200,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Shoah Fdn./Willesden Reads | $175,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $105,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $40,134,592 | $3,990,782 | $4,497,939 | $4,194,719 | 52 | $4,209,589 | $3,695,079 | $2,407,259 |
| 2023 | $40,353,450 | $3,178,179 | $7,045,068 | $6,619,500 | 59 | $6,619,500 | $2,576,592 | $2,220,754 |
| 2022 | $44,205,165 | $1,768,991 | $4,335,497 | $3,864,500 | 51 | $3,864,500 | $1,252,277 | $2,362,397 |
| 2021 | $46,745,319 | $4,466,004 | $1,149,752 | $850,000 | 3 | $850,000 | $4,149,114 | $2,406,293 |
| 2020 | $43,401,425 | $2,131,485 | $732,763 | $442,500 | 10 | — | $1,859,095 | $2,276,038 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Milton and Tamar Maltz reported a distributable amount of $2.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website identifies the arts, health and human services, medical research, education, and the environment as areas it supports. Its 2024 grants included support for performing arts organizations, museums, a conservation organization, health care, and education-related work.
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre describes its mission as entertaining, educating, and inspiring its community through professional theatre and performing arts education. The Rainforest Trust says it protects endangered wildlife and the planet by creating rainforest reserves. The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage says it uses lessons from Jewish history and other communities’ experiences to build understanding and connection. The Cleveland Play House describes its work as producing plays and theatre education programs for diverse audiences in Northeast Ohio.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 52 grants totaling $4,194,719. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $1,000,000 to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for exhibition endowment; $530,000 to Maltz Jupiter Theatre for general operating support; $517,371 to Rainforest Trust for conservation projects; and $500,000 to Cleveland Clinic Foundation, restricted per letter. It also awarded $227,848 to the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage for capital support and $200,000 to Cleveland Play House for its Lights Up campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Milton S Maltz as president, Thelma Maltz as secretary, Julie Konigsberg and Daniel Maltz as vice presidents, and David Maltz as treasurer.
The Milton and Tamar Maltz is led by Milton S. Maltz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Milton S. Maltz
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Maltz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Maltz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Konigsberg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thelma Maltz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 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 Milton and Tamar Maltz
How much does The Milton and Tamar Maltz give each year?
The Milton and Tamar Maltz gave $4.2M across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.6M across 59 grants.
What is The Milton and Tamar Maltz's typical grant size?
The Milton and Tamar Maltz's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $80,668, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Milton and Tamar Maltz give grants?
The Milton and Tamar Maltz's top state is Ohio, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (26%) and Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (18 grants), Beachwood, OH (6 grants), Jupiter, FL (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Milton and Tamar Maltz give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Milton and Tamar Maltz's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital Support" (5 grants).
Who are The Milton and Tamar Maltz's largest grantees?
The Milton and Tamar Maltz's largest 2024 grantees include United States Holocaust Memorial Museum ($1,000,000), Maltz Jupiter Theatre ($530,000) and Rainforest Trust ($517,371), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Milton and Tamar Maltz?
The Milton and Tamar Maltz reported $40.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Milton and Tamar Maltz fund?
The foundation’s website identifies the arts, health and human services, medical research, education, and the environment as areas it supports. Its 2024 grants included support for performing arts organizations, museums, a conservation organization, health care, and education-related work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Milton and Tamar Maltz?
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 Milton and Tamar Maltz's EIN?
The Milton and Tamar Maltz's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0164300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Milton and Tamar Maltz 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 October 2026.
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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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