Gay Wise Foundation Inc
Historical FunderTowson, Maryland · EIN 20-3771728 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MAYER GUTTMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 W PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SUITE 900, TOWSON MD 21204 |
| Phone | 4103210600 |
| Form and materials | LETTERS INCLUDING REASONS AND DOCUMENTATION OF ACTIVITIES |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
71% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Zichron Binyamin | Lakewood, NJ | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ada | New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Myerberg Center | Baltimore, MD | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Baltimore Hunger Project | Baltimore, MD | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Har Sinai Oheb Shalom Congregation | Baltimore, MD | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkin | New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| The Secure Community Network | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Maryland Association for Parkinson' | Brooklandville, MD | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Miami, FL | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Israeli Defense Forc | New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Jewish Museum | New York City, NY | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Americans United for the Separation | Washington, DC | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($16,300). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $104,300 | 19 |
| 2024 | $88,467 | 8 |
| 2023 | $83,900 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349101733
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3771728
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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