When Fanny Blaustein Thalheimer died in 1957, the State Superintendent of Schools wrote “...Kindly in spirit, gracious in manner, intelligent and liberal in thinking, generous in nature, and well disposed toward public institutions and to all institutions devoted to the uplifting of mankind...she had a deep sense of civic and personal responsibility. She devoted the major part of her life and her efforts to those institutions and causes that help man realize his higher self.”

When Alvin died in 1965, a Sun Editorial stated “any community is fortunate to have him in its midst.  He and his wife...formed such a combination as this State may never see again, but of both of them may be written the finest tribute there is – that the world was better because they had passed through it.”

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History
The Foundation was created through the will of Fanny Blaustein Thalheimer, who died in 1957 at the age of 62. Both Alvin and Fanny were born and raised in Baltimore.  She was the daughter of Louis and Henrietta (Gittelsohn) Blaustein.

Click here to read more about Alvin and Fanny Thalheimer
Click here to read more about the Blaustein family

Trustees
Louis B. Thalheimer, President

Since its inception, the Trustees have been members of the larger Blaustein Family.  For the past 30 years the trustees have been and continue to be direct descendants of the original donors, Alvin and Fanny Thalheimer.

Foundation Structure           
Recently, the Trustees established 3 committees of the Foundation which make recommendations to the Trustees.  Each Committee meets 2 or 3 times a year to consider proposals.  One Committee focuses on Baltimore Communal Giving, the second on Jewish Communal Giving and the third makes discretionary grants.

Financial Statement
View the Thalheimer Foundation's 990-PF Form for 2009.

Staff
Juliet A. Eurich, Executive Director

6225 Smith Avenue, Suite B100
Baltimore, Maryland 21209
Phone: 410-415-7660
Fax: 410- 580-9250
For additional information, please contact us.