Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation
The Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations in Maryland, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC, including Jewish community organizations and organizations providing social, health, and other services.
Key facts about Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation
In short: Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation gave $298K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Maryland. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 52-1444499
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $298,198
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- Average grant
- $9,319
- Median grant
- $1,800
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (16 of 32, 2025)
- Total assets
- $1,894,047
- Primary geography
- Maryland (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
-10.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$298K
+70.0% YoY
Grant Count
32
+68.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+1.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 32 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 19% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 260% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations serving Jewish communities and Israel, as well as organizations working in child and family services, medical care, and emergency response. For example, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation describes its mission as mobilizing resources to care for people in need, strengthen Jewish life, and advance the shared purpose of the Jewish people. Imadi describes its work as providing case management, therapeutic programming, and teen engagement to support the well-being of children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $298,198. The grants ranged from $60 to $96,500, with a median of $1,800. Its largest 2025 grants were $96,500 to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and $87,500 to The Associated Jewish Charities, both for general operations. Other notable grants included $30,120 to Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley and $18,000 to Imadi, also for general operations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 35% to Florida, 8% to New York, 5% to Washington, DC, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2019) to $856K (2021). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $298K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Miami Jewish Federation ($97K). Together the top 10 received $272K.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 183 (95%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | General Operations | $96,500 |
| The Associated Jewish Charities Baltimore, MD | General Operations | $87,500 |
| NER Tamid Greenspring Valley Baltimore, MD | General Operations | $30,120 |
| Imadi Randalstown, MD | General Operations | $18,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracy Washington, DC | General Operations | $12,000 |
| Beth Tfiloh Baltimore, MD | General Operations | $7,982 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Algemeiner Inc New York, NY | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Hillel University of MD College Par College Park, MD | General Operations | $3,600 |
| Jewish Child Care Association New York, NY | General Operations | $3,600 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $298,198 | 32 |
| 2024 | $175,387 | 19 |
| 2023 | $480,423 | 37 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,894,047 | $2,105,892 | $2,173,792 |
| Revenue | $90,255 | $109,487 | $81,947 |
| Expenses | $302,100 | $177,387 | $484,317 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $298,198 | $175,387 | $480,423 |
| Net Investment Income | $90,255 | $106,671 | $81,947 |
| Distributable Amount | $114,822 | $122,570 | $126,519 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marc A. Hurwitz as president, Steven L. Hurwitz as treasurer, David T. Hurwitz as secretary, and Freddie J. Traub as assistant secretary.
Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation is led by Marc A. Hurwitz, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marc A. Hurwitz
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David T. Hurwitz
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven L. Hurwitz
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Freddie J. Traub
Assistant Se
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Louis F. Friedman (2019–2023) — Assistant Se
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 1777 Reisterstown Road 135 East, Baltimore, MD 21208
Phone: (410) 653-5550
Frequently asked questions about Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation
How much does Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation give each year?
Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation gave $298K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $175K across 19 grants.
What is Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation's typical grant size?
Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,800, and its average grant was $9,319, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation give grants?
Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (35%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (9 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Miami, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation's largest grantees?
Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Greater Miami Jewish Federation ($96,500), The Associated Jewish Charities ($87,500) and NER Tamid Greenspring Valley ($30,120), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation?
Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $298K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations serving Jewish communities and Israel, as well as organizations working in child and family services, medical care, and emergency response. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zell and Myrna Hurwitz 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 Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation's EIN?
Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1444499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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