Jack and Phyllis Finkelstein Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTowson, Maryland · EIN 52-2179942 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$89K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
31% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Hope | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Associated Jewish Federation | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Beth Tfiloh Congregation | Baltimore, MD | Annual campaign | $6,000 |
| Beth Tfiloh Congregation | Baltimore, MD | Spotlight scholarship event | $6,000 |
| Chevrei Tzedek Congregation | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $5,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | Rockville Centre, NY | General purposes | $5,000 |
| American Technion Society | New York, NY | Graduate fellowship | $4,000 |
| Hadassah | New York, NY | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Helping Up Mission | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Hinenu | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Jewish Fed of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Jews United for Justice | Washington, DC | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Central Maryland | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Meyer Preparatory School | Palm Bch Gardens, FL | General purposes | $1,500 |
| St Joseph Medical Center Fdn | Towson, MD | General purposes | $1,500 |
| The Family Tree | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $1,500 |
| American Technion Society | New York, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School | Rockville, MD | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Krieger Schechter Day School | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Strong City Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Return of prior year grant | -$1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Hope | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Beth Tfiloh Congregation | Baltimore, MD | Annual campaign | $18,000 |
| Beth Tfiloh Congregation | Baltimore, MD | Spotlight scholarship event | $18,000 |
| American Technion Society | New York, NY | Graduate fellowship | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $188,199 | 21 |
| 2023 | $57,450 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640899349100529
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2179942
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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