The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation
The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. In its 2024 filing, it reported making 21 grants totaling $627,768 to charitable organizations, primarily in Maryland, with some support in Tennessee.
The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation at a glance
In short: The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation gave $628K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Maryland. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $627,768
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,894
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,687,031
- +14.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation
- 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: 1801 Porter Street Ste 500, Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 685-5512
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy ($78K). Together the top 10 received $428K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 94 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 8% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 21 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $38K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $455K (2021) to $647K (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $628K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $77,500 |
| Harford Family House Aberdeen, MD | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Kennedy Krieger Foundation Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Highlands School Bel Air, MD | Unrestricted | $38,429 |
| Gilchrist Hospice Care Hunt Valley, MD | Unrestricted | $37,450 |
| Arts for Learning Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Jewels School Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| North Carroll Community School Westminster, MD | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s EIN is 52-1598535.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,687,031 | $1,771,030 | $911,889 | $627,768 | 21 | $627,768 | $1,484,340 | $571,715 |
| 2023 | $6,719,393 | $901,223 | $815,655 | $566,400 | 18 | $566,400 | $581,961 | $536,897 |
| 2022 | $6,735,205 | $133,074 | $875,020 | $646,859 | 19 | $646,859 | $32,032 | $503,645 |
| 2021 | $7,300,098 | $1,459,084 | $697,025 | $455,450 | 16 | $455,450 | $1,064,677 | $589,291 |
| 2020 | $6,524,622 | $721,341 | $695,032 | $478,518 | 20 | — | $443,687 | $551,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $572K 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Harford Family House describes its work as helping families with children and individual adults experiencing homelessness become self-sufficient and productive community members. The Maryland Food Bank describes its mission as feeding people, strengthening communities, and ending hunger in Maryland.
Other 2024 grantees include schools and organizations focused on children’s academic and personal development. North Carroll Community School says its mission is to develop lifelong learners through a strong academic program and character building. Jewels School describes its work as meeting children’s academic needs while attending to their physical and emotional well-being. Itineris Foundation says it supports Itineris, Inc., whose services include day habilitation, supported employment, and community support living for adults with autism spectrum disorders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $627,768. Grant amounts ranged from $389 to $77,500, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest listed awards included $77,500 to Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy, $55,000 to Harford Family House, $50,000 each to Kennedy Krieger Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and $38,429 to Highlands School. These grants were listed as unrestricted.
Other notable 2024 grants included $37,450 to Gilchrist Hospice Care, $30,000 each to Arts for Learning, Jewels School, Maryland Food Bank, and North Carroll Community School, and $25,000 each to Baltimore Child Abuse Center and Itineris Foundation. Nolan Robison Foundation received $24,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Grant as president, Sharon Peregoy as secretary, and David A. Goldner as treasurer.
The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation is led by Susan Grant, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Grant
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David A. Goldner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Peregoy
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 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 Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation
How much does The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation give each year?
The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation gave $628K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $566K across 18 grants.
What is The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation's typical grant size?
The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $29,894, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation that year got $38K on average.
Where does The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation give grants?
The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (14 grants).
Does The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation's largest grantees?
The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy ($77,500), Harford Family House ($55,000) and Kennedy Krieger Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation?
The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $628K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $572K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation?
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 Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation's EIN?
The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1598535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation 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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Grantable. (2026). The Samuel & Margaret Gorn Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-samuel-and-margaret-gorn-foundation-morg_76c60c3790a24d6f8bfacfafcb263087
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