The Morris Goldseker Foundation
EIN 520983502Total Given 2016–2024
$38.2M
863 grants · $4.2M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$30K
typical mid grants · $5K–$60K
grant size
46%
supporter · 161/347 multi-year
repeat
$140.8M
Assets (2024)
347
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Phone
(410) 837-5100
Deadlines
NO
How to Apply
THE APPLICANT MUST BE A NONPROFIT AND CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, OR SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATION. TO ENSURE ELIGIBILITY, APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT EVIDENCE OF A TAX EXEMPTION RULING UNDER 501(C)(3) AND 509(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT OUT WEBSITE WWW.GOLDSEKERFOUNDATION.ORG.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED BY THE WILL OF MORRIS GOLDSEKER EXPRESSLY TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS DIRECTLY BENEFITING THE PEOPLE OF THE BALTIMORE METROPOLITAN AREA. THE ORGANIZATION MUST CARRY ON ITS WORK AND ACTIVITIES PRINCIPALLY IN THE BALTIMORE METROPOLITAN AREA. CURRENT PROGRAM INTERESTS INCLUDE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING, AND MISSION/PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENTS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $3.9M | $97.4M | $7.4M | 95 |
| 2017 | $4.1M | $107.3M | $6.2M | 93 |
| 2018 | $3.9M | $102.2M | $9.1M | 95 |
| 2019 | N/A | $120.2M | $8.4M | N/A |
| 2020 | $4.2M | $142.4M | $10.1M | 129 |
| 2021 | $4.6M | $164.4M | $16.2M | 131 |
| 2022 | $6.0M | $128.9M | $3.5M | 105 |
| 2023 | $5.9M | $135.1M | $2.2M | 107 |
| 2024 | $5.7M | $140.8M | $11.8M | 108 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 863 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$30K
Average
$44K
75th Pctl
$60K
Maximum
$304K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
SG
Sheldon Goldseker
7 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
MG
Matthew Gallagher
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
SP
Sheila Purkey
7 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SK
Susan Katzenberg
9+ yrs
Director
SG
Shelly Goldseker
9+ yrs
Director
AG
Ana Goldseker
9+ yrs
Director
DG
Deborah Goldseker
7 yrs
Director
SG
Sharna Goldseker
7 yrs
Director
KE
Katherine Essex
6 yrs
Program Dire
MG
Matthew Gallagher
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
SG
Sheldon Goldseker
7 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
SP
Sheila Purkey
7 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SG
Shelly Goldseker
9+ yrs
Director
AG
Ana Goldseker
9+ yrs
Director
DG
Deborah Goldseker
7 yrs
Director
SG
Sharna Goldseker
7 yrs
Director
SK
Susan Katzenberg
9+ yrs
Director
KE
Katherine Essex
6 yrs
Program Dire
MG
Matthew Gallagher
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
SG
Sheldon Goldseker
7 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
SP
Sheila Purkey
7 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SK
Susan Katzenberg
9+ yrs
Director
SG
Sharna Goldseker
7 yrs
Director
DG
Deborah Goldseker
7 yrs
Director
AG
Ana Goldseker
9+ yrs
Director
SG
Shelly Goldseker
9+ yrs
Director
KE
Katherine Essex
6 yrs
Program Dire
MG
Matthew Gallagher
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
SG
Sheldon Goldseker
7 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
SP
Sheila Purkey
7 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SG
Shelly Goldseker
9+ yrs
Director
AG
Ana Goldseker
9+ yrs
Director
DG
Deborah Goldseker
7 yrs
Director
SG
Sharna Goldseker
7 yrs
Director
SK
Susan Katzenberg
9+ yrs
Director
KE
Katherine Essex
6 yrs
Program Dire
MG
Matthew Gallagher
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
SG
Sheldon Goldseker
7 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
SP
Sheila Purkey
7 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SK
Susan Katzenberg
9+ yrs
Director
SG
Shelly Goldseker
9+ yrs
Director
AG
Ana Goldseker
9+ yrs
Director
DG
Deborah Goldseker
7 yrs
Director
SG
Sharna Goldseker
7 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (863 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Associated Jewish Community Fed | Baltimore, MD | $303,695 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2023 |
| The Associated Jewish Community Fed | Baltimore, MD | $301,500 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2022 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | $300,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2022 |
| Morgan State University Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $300,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2022 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | $300,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2023 |
| Morgan State University Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $300,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2023 |
| The Associated Jewish Community Fed | Baltimore, MD | $287,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2024 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | $285,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2024 |
| Morgan State University Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $285,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2024 |
| Central Baltimore Partnership | Baltimore, MD | $250,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2022 |
| The Associated Jewish Community Fed | Baltimore, MD | $230,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2021 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | $230,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2021 |
| Morgan State University Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $230,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2021 |
| Baltimore Corps | Baltimore, MD | $230,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2023 |
| Southeast Community Development Cor | Baltimore, MD | $225,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2022 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $221,500 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2016 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $221,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2018 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $221,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2017 |
| Morgan State University Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $210,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2020 |
| The Associated Jewish Community Fed | Baltimore, MD | $210,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2020 |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | $210,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2020 |
| The Associated Jewish Community Fed | Baltimore, MD | $205,850 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2018 |
| The Associated Jewish Community Fed | Baltimore, MD | $205,700 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2017 |
| The Associated Jewish Community Fed | Baltimore, MD | $205,200 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2016 |
| Central Baltimore Partnership | Baltimore, MD | $205,000 | SUPPORTING GRANT | 2024 |