Walter and Sarah Diener Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRockville, Maryland · EIN 52-1357403 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$191K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
7% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Home of Greater Washington | Rockville, MD | Contribution | $43,750 |
| Makom | Rockville, MD | Contribution | $35,000 |
| Charles Smith Life Communities | Rockville, MD | Contribution | $27,500 |
| University of Maryland Hillell | College Park, MD | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Contribution | $20,000 |
| The Diener School | Rockville, MD | Contribution | $15,708 |
| Medstar Health | Columbia, MD | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Childrens Inn | Bethesda, MD | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Hagerstown, MD | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Bnai Israel | Rockville, MD | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Hope Connections for Cancer | Bethesda, MD | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Sunflower Bakery | Rockville, MD | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Lacrosse the Globe | Fort Mill, SC | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | Pikesville, MD | Contribution | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,708 | 14 |
| 2023 | $178,360 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502909349101405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1357403
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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