The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc
The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2025 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the fund appears to have wound down or terminated; the filing reports 14 grants totaling $270,400 that year.
The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc gave $270K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $270,400
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- Average grant
- $19,314
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Primary geography
- New York (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Because its 2025 filing is marked as a final return, these filing-stated policies should not be treated as current application instructions.
- Contact
Mailing address: One South St 27Th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 332-8580
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Laniado Development Fund ($100K). Together the top 10 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in New York (83%), New Jersey (11%), and Maryland (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2023) to $270K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laniado Development Fund Monsey, NY | Program Contribution | $100,000 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | Program Contribution | $20,000 |
| Zaka TEL - Aviv Jackson, NJ | Program Contribution | $20,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Program Contribution | $20,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc New York, NY | Progprogram Contributionram Contribution | $20,000 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah Inc New York, NY | Program Contribution | $20,000 |
| Congregation Anshe Chessed New York, NY | Program Contribution | $15,000 |
| Tikva Children's Home West Caldwell, NJ | Program Contribution | $10,000 |
| Chaim Vchessed - Center for Jewish Values Baltimore, MD | Program Contribution | $10,000 |
| Ezer Mizion Brooklyn, NY | Program Contribution | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts below are reported for the fund by filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $753 | $312,747 | $270,400 | 14 | $291,480 | $8,303 |
| 2024 | $311,994 | $3,223 | $14,924 | — | — | $7,462 | $15,680 |
| 2023 | $323,695 | $3,942 | $76,978 | $55,000 | 1 | $65,989 | $17,623 |
| 2022 | $396,731 | $916 | $21,165 | — | — | $14,073 | $20,029 |
| 2021 | $416,980 | $42 | $12,647 | — | — | $9,680 | $20,889 |
| 2020 | $429,585 | $124 | $10,494 | — | — | — | $21,391 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K 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 fund is provided. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations, including groups whose stated work involves hospital support, medical and emergency services, and assistance for people facing health challenges. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the fund.
For example, Laniado Development Fund says it supports Laniado Hospital in Netanya, Israel, and other charitable organizations. Friends of United Hatzalah says it funds nonprofit medical and trauma-related first-responder services, focusing most of its support on United Hatzalah of Israel. Ezer Mizion describes work that includes facilitating stem-cell transplants and assisting people facing medical or mental-health challenges.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 14 grants totaling $270,400. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $12,500. Major awards included $100,000 to Laniado Development Fund, $20,000 each to Colel Chabad, ZAKA Tel-Aviv, Friends of Israel Defense Forces, Friends of United Hatzalah, and Friends of Yad Sarah, and $15,000 to Congregation Anshe Chessed. Child Life Society reported receiving $5,000 in 2025; it describes its work as improving the quality of life of people with cystic fibrosis and other serious genetic lung diseases.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Allan J. Gibber as Director, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc is led by Allan J. Gibber, Director, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allan J. Gibber
Director, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Assistant Secretary → Director, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Arlene Agus (2020–2023) — Director, President & Treasurer
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 Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc
How much does The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc give each year?
The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc gave $270K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $19,314, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc give grants?
The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (11%) and Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (5 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Contribution" (13 grants).
Who are The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Laniado Development Fund ($100,000), Colel Chabad ($20,000) and Zaka TEL - Aviv ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations, including groups whose stated work involves hospital support, medical and emergency services, and assistance for people facing health challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc?
The fund 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 ↑
How much is The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc's EIN?
The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0174241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rita-poretsky-memorial-fund-inc-morg_131efc7fb789461da600d2d5215b4ce0
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