Morton G & Nancy P Thalhimer
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, with a notable focus on Jewish organizations, health charities, and cultural institutions such as museums. Its mission appears to center on fulfilling exempt purposes through charitable disbursements that benefit community service, health, and historical preservation. The foundation primarily serves organizations in Virginia, reflecting a strong commitment to local initiatives and community engagement.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a local community, cultural, Jewish, or health-related mission seeking modest, one-time or annual gifts and able to apply by mailed letter.
Good Fit
- • Located in Virginia (local presence or programs in-state).
- • Mission aligned with Jewish community institutions, museums, historical preservation, health or local community service.
- • Comfortable with small-to-moderate grant sizes (typically under $5,000).
- • Can submit a paper/mailed letter request and follow a rolling submission process.
- • Has local credibility or existing connections into the Richmond-area nonprofit ecosystem.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Virginia (about 96% of dollars), with most recipients located in the Richmond region despite a handful of out-of-state grants.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows about 59 distinct independent recipients funded, covering cultural, Jewish, health, and community service organizations; dollar concentration exists but many separate organizations are supported.
New Applicants
Directly observed turnover is very low (no new recipients in the latest year and high recurrence across three years), which suggests a stable cohort, but the foundation publishes application instructions (by letter, rolling deadline) and did accept a small number of new recipients previously, so entry for unfamiliar applicants is possible though not frequent.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
