The Herbert N Gundersheimer Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 52-2070429 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $25,000.
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
14% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Adventist University | Takoma Park, MD | To promote education for disavantaged students. | $150,000 |
| Compress and Shock Foundation | Roanoke, VA | To provide chest compression cpr and aed education. | $55,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Baltimore, MD | To the orchkids program to provide equitable access to music instruction for disadvantaged youth. | $25,000 |
| Oakwood University | Huntsville, AL | Student scholarships | $25,000 |
| Spencerville Academy | Silver Spring, MD | To promote education for disadvantaged students. | $20,000 |
| Highland View Academy | Hagerstown, MD | To promote education for disadvantaged students. | $20,000 |
| Takoma Academy | Takoma Park, MD | To promote education for needy students. | $20,000 |
| Johns Hopkns Univ Ctr for Talented | Baltimore, MD | To support educationfor disadvantged youth. | $5,000 |
| University of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | To promote education for students. | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Baltimore, MD | To support low income pre-school children. | $5,000 |
| Humane Society-Baltimore Cnty | Reisterstown, MD | To prevent animal cruelty. | $3,000 |
| Howard Community College Education | Columbia, MD | Provide scholarships to students based upon financial need | $3,000 |
| The Complete Player Charity Program | Glen Burnie, MD | To support academic mentoring and summer camps for underserved youth | $3,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Baltimore, MD | Support music education | $2,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($4,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $345,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $275,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $235,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642019349100509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2070429
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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