Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc
The Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc is a public charity based in Baltimore, Maryland. It supports programs intended to enhance individual and community potential, with a giving focus on Baltimore City and efforts to increase opportunities for people with the least wealth.
Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc gave $2.6M across 62 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in Maryland. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,610,647
- +47.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 62
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,107
- +52.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,750
- Total assets
- $30,735,805
- +3.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (14 of 62, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc
- How to Apply
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The Fund invites first-time applicants seeking support for eligible direct service or non-lobbying advocacy work to submit a brief letter of intent. It asks about the organization’s mission, the issue addressed, its approach and partnerships, how the work fits Baltimore’s broader efforts, how impact is assessed, the requested amount, the organization’s budget and current funding sources, and its board members. Renewal proposals and applications to the Fund alone or jointly with the Fund for Change use separate application forms; the cover letter, final report, and proposal narrative are combined, and supplemental documents can be uploaded.
- Review Cycle
- Complete applications are due March 1 and September 1; the Board meets in June and December.
- Deadline
- Complete applications are due March 1 and September 1; the Board meets in June and December.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: (410) 727-4828
Website: https://kriegerfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc
Who Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore ($481K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
327 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 292 grants of 327 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Fund describes its giving focus as Baltimore City. In filing year 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland; the remaining shares went to Minnesota and the District of Columbia (2% each), and Massachusetts and New York (1% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 62 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $26K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2024) to $2.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 62 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $480,797 |
| Sinai Krieger Eye Institute Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Baltimore Civic Fund Inc Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $107,500 |
| Public Justice Center Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $79,000 |
| Family Tree Inc Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $75,000 |
| United Way of Central Maryland Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $70,000 |
| Parity Baltimore Inc Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $65,450 |
| Community Law Center Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $55,000 |
| Baltimore Outreach Services Inc Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $51,000 |
| Asylee Women Enterprise Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $50,450 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,735,805 | $2,068,685 | $3,255,091 | $2,610,647 | 62 | $1,978,685 |
| 2024 | $29,781,176 | $1,109,528 | $2,813,041 | $1,764,650 | 64 | $1,029,528 |
| 2023 | $28,748,838 | $-187,535 | $2,523,930 | $1,942,828 | 66 | $-267,535 |
| 2022 | $28,391,746 | $2,380,828 | $2,618,024 | $1,882,483 | 70 | $2,300,828 |
| 2021 | $36,711,250 | $2,571,864 | $2,638,338 | $1,874,129 | 65 | $2,491,864 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Fund’s stated mission is to support programs that enhance individual and community potential, primarily benefiting Baltimore City residents. Its website says it supports advocacy efforts and direct service programs in its priority areas. For first-time applicants, it currently invites letters of intent for non-lobbying direct service or advocacy work in affordable housing/community development and work with families with children from birth to age three; applicants working in other areas are asked to inquire about potential alignment before submitting materials.
The 2025 grantees illustrate a range of organizations and services. The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore describes its work as strengthening Jewish life by engaging and supporting community partners. The Public Justice Center describes its work as pursuing systemic change through legal advocacy for social justice, economic and racial equity, and fundamental human rights. The Family Tree says it works to prevent child abuse, connect caring communities, and build strong families. Parity Baltimore describes its work as creating affordable homeownership opportunities and providing antidisplacement services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Fund reported 62 grants totaling $2,610,647. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $480,797, with a median of $26,750. The Fund’s website says most grants are between $2,500 and $25,000 annually, with exceptions.
The largest reported 2025 grants included $480,797 to The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, $150,000 to Sinai Krieger Eye Institute, $107,500 to Baltimore Civic Fund, $79,000 to Public Justice Center, and $75,000 to Family Tree. The filing lists each of these grants as operating support.
The Fund does not make multi-year grant commitments. Its website says organizations may apply once per year and not in back-to-back grant cycles. It does not support endowments, capital or annual campaigns, special events, or publications. For large organizations and academic institutions, it does not pay overhead or indirect costs; grant funds must be used for direct program expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew Cushnir as secretary and public director; Brooke Hisle as executive director; Howard Miller as president and public director; Betsy Krieger and Jean Krieger Kahn as vice presidents and donor directors; Marc A Kahn as treasurer and donor director; David Kandel and Howard K Cohen as donor directors; and Judge Stuart R Berger and Benjamin Greenwald as public directors.
Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc is led by Brooke Hisle, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brooke Hisle
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$166K (2024) → $173K (2025)
Howard Miller
President & Public Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Greenwald
Public Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Krieger
Vice President & Donor Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Kandel
Donor Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard K. Cohen
Donor Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Krieger Kahn
Vice President & Donor Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judge Stuart R. Berger
Public Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc A. Kahn
Treasurer & Donor Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Steven Schwartz
Public Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen H. Kreisberg
Public Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Cushnir
Secretary & Public Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marc B. Terrill (2021–2024) — Secretary & Public Director
- Former: Barbara Himmelrich (2021–2022) — Public Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $173K, to Brooke Hisle (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc
How much does Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc give each year?
Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc gave $2.6M across 62 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 64 grants.
What is Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $26,750, and its average grant was $42,107, across 62 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc that year got $34K on average.
Where does Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc give grants?
Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (54 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (62 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore ($480,797), Sinai Krieger Eye Institute ($150,000) and Baltimore Civic Fund Inc ($107,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc?
Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc reported $30.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc fund?
The Fund’s stated mission is to support programs that enhance individual and community potential, primarily benefiting Baltimore City residents. Its website says it supports advocacy efforts and direct service programs in its priority areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc?
The Fund invites first-time applicants seeking support for eligible direct service or non-lobbying advocacy work to submit a brief letter of intent. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc's EIN?
Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1126684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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