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Tracys Kids Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Bethesda, MD EIN: 26-3835257 Website

Tracys Kids uses Art Therapy to help young cancer patients and their families cope with the emotional stress and trauma of cancer and its treatment. Our Masters-trained therapists give them a chance to process their emotions, have some well-deserved fun, and build emotional resilience. Our mission is to ensure that the children we serve are emotionally equipped to fight the illness as actively as possible and prepared for the time when they are cancer-free.

Key facts about Tracys Kids Inc

In short: Tracys Kids Inc gave $472K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $94K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
26-3835257
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$472,317
Grants made (2025)
5
Average grant
$94,463
Median grant
$70,026
Total assets
$398,714
Primary geography
District of Columbia (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$399K

-45.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$472K

+17.5% YoY

Grant Count

5

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$94K

+17.5% YoY

How Tracys Kids Inc gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Tracys Kids Inc

Based on IRS filings

Tracys Kids Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $399K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $472K. Net investment income was $40K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

WashingtonBaltimoreBethesdaNew YorkSan AntonioFalls Church

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K7 grants2020 7 grants2021 7 grants2022 7 grants2023 5 grants2024 5 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $402K (2024) to $559K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $472K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

Childrens National Medical Center: $225KChildrens National MedicalCenter$225KNew York Presbyterian Hospital: $80KNew York Presbyterian Hospital$80KSinai Hospital of Baltimore: $70KSinai Hospital of Baltimore$70KHenry M Jackson Foundation: $61KHenry M Jackson Foundation$61KMethodist Childrens Hospital: $36KMethodist Childrens Hospital$36K

The largest 2025 recipient was Childrens National Medical Center ($225K). Together the top 5 received $472K.

Grant Size Distribution

31 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K16$50–100K6$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 16 grants of 31 (52%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Childrens National Medical Center Washington, DCto support the Tracys Kids art therapy program$225,373
New York Presbyterian Hospital New York, NYto support the Tracys Kids art therapy program$80,000
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Baltimore, MDto support the Tracys Kids art therapy program$70,026
Henry M Jackson Foundation Bethesda, MDto support the Tracys Kids art therapy program$61,137
Methodist Childrens Hospital San Antonio, TXto support the Tracys Kids art Therapy program$35,781

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$398,714$732,517$928,817
Revenue$249,663$387,293$315,682
Expenses$629,285$562,969$703,052
Net Investment Income$39,892$20,468$25,110

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 11, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 19, 2024)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Tracys Kids Inc is led by Matthew Gerson Esq., President & Board Member on every filing since 2020; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Matthew Gerson Esq.

    President & Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $55K (2020) → $60K (2025)

  • Tracy Councill

    Program Director & Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $14K (2020) → $15K (2025)

  • Curtis Legeyt Esq.

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Lubin

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Manish Agrawal

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Marcelle Leahy RN

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Marcy Romm

    Treasurer & Board Member

    Treasurer → Treasurer & Board Member, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Louise Cohen Esq.

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Melissa Maxfield

    Secretary & Board Member

    Secretary → Secretary & Board Member, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Suzy Friedman Cohen Esq.

    Board Member

    Chair → Board Member, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Wendy Donoho

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Reinhard Weick

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Bridget Gray (2020–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Reinhard Wieck (2020) — Board Member

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Matthew Gerson Esq — President and Board member: $60KMatthew Gerson EsqPresident and Board member$60KTracy Councill — Program Director and Board Member: $15KTracy CouncillProgram Director and Board…$15K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $60K, to Matthew Gerson Esq (President and Board member). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Tracys Kids Inc

How much does Tracys Kids Inc give each year?

Tracys Kids Inc gave $472K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $402K across 5 grants.

What is Tracys Kids Inc's typical grant size?

Tracys Kids Inc's median grant in 2025 was $70,026, and its average grant was $94,463, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Tracys Kids Inc give grants?

Tracys Kids Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (28%) and New York (17%).

Does Tracys Kids Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Tracys Kids Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "to support the Tracys Kids art Therapy program" (5 grants).

Who are Tracys Kids Inc's largest grantees?

Tracys Kids Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Childrens National Medical Center ($225,373), New York Presbyterian Hospital ($80,000) and Sinai Hospital of Baltimore ($70,026), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Tracys Kids Inc?

Tracys Kids Inc reported $399K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $250K.

What is Tracys Kids Inc?

Tracys Kids Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Bethesda, MD. It holds $399K in total assets as of 2025.

What is Tracys Kids Inc's EIN?

Tracys Kids Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3835257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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