Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation
The Zell and Myrna Hurwitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Established in 1985, the foundation operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic giving in select geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
-3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$175K
-63.5% YoY
Grant Count
19
-48.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-28.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to organizations aligned with its focus areas, primarily serving communities in Maryland, New York, and Florida.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation directs its grantmaking primarily to:
- Maryland
- New York
- Florida
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,105,892 | $2,173,792 | $2,576,162 |
| Revenue | $109,487 | $81,947 | $60,410 |
| Expenses | $177,387 | $484,317 | $528,994 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $175,387 | $480,423 | $527,438 |
| Net Investment Income | $106,671 | $81,947 | $60,410 |
| Distributable Amount | $122,570 | $126,519 | $146,530 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC A HURWITZ | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| STEVEN L HURWITZ | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAVID T HURWITZ | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| FREDDIE J TRAUB | ASSISTANT SE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite 135 East Baltimore, MD 21208 United States
Telephone: 410-653-5550
EIN: 52-1444499
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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