Louis and Helen Fanaroff Charitable Foundation Ltd
Historical FunderPotomac, Maryland · EIN 52-1276724 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | STEVEN FANAROFF |
|---|---|
| Address | 7811 MONTROSE RD SUITE 260, POTOMAC MD 20854 |
| Phone | 3012303020 |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING NAME OF ORGANIZATION AND SUBMITTING PROOF OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND STATING PURPOSE FOR WHICH GRANT WILL BE USED. |
| 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
33% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matan | New York, NY | To assist jewish students with special needs | $15,400 |
| Hope Connection for Cancer Support | Bethesda, MD | General support | $10,700 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | To support the jewish community | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Washington, DC | To combat defamation and hate-crimes related to the jewish community | $10,000 |
| Friends of Lubavitch | Potomac, MD | Promotion of religion | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Rockville, MD | Support community in need | $10,000 |
| Maryland Hillel | College Park, MD | Enhance the lives of jewish undergraduates | $10,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation | Bethesda, MD | To fund nursing education and clinical programs | $10,000 |
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School | Rockville, MD | To support the jewish community and youth education | $7,000 |
| Aquilino Cancer Center | Rockville, MD | General support | $6,000 |
| Miles for Migraine | Lafayette, PA | To raise awareness and fund research for migraine and other headache diseases | $5,000 |
| Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Foundation | Gaithersburg, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| So What Else Inc | Rockville, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Caringmatters | Gaithersburg, MD | General support | $3,500 |
| B'nai B'rith | Washington, DC | To support the jewish community | $3,000 |
| Community Support Services | Gaithersburg, MD | Support the autistic community | $3,000 |
| Interfaith Works | Rockville, MD | General support | $3,000 |
| Shaare Torah | Gaithersburg, MD | Support jewish community | $3,000 |
| Temple Adath Israel | Evansville, IN | General support | $3,000 |
| Jewish Camp and Conference Service | Waynesboro, PA | Support camp activities for the youth | $2,500 |
| American Diabetes Association | Baltimore, MD | To support diabetes research | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Fight heart disease | $2,000 |
| Bnai Israel | Rockville, MD | Promote religion | $1,500 |
| National Ramah Commission | New York, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| Rebuild Together Montgomery County | Kensington, MD | Improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners in montgomery county | $1,000 |
| Sunflowers for Sallie | Millersville, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| Southeast Hebrew Congregation | Silver Spring, MD | Support jewish community | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144,600 | 27 |
| 2023 | $98,200 | 27 |
| 2022 | $135,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349105754
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1276724
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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