Groundbreaking for Charles Center Parking in Baltimore, Maryland, July, 2, 1964
Left to right: Joseph Meyerhoff, Mayor Theodore R. McKeldrin, & Harvey M. "Bud" Meyerhoff

History

The Joseph and Harvey Meyerhoff Family Charitable Funds (“the Funds”) are a group of Baltimore-based family foundations whose philanthropic contributions have had significant impact not only on the city of Baltimore, but nationally and internationally as well.

Joseph Meyerhoff, a premier Baltimore businessman, philanthropist and fundraiser most well known for his leadership of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and his work in the creation of the state of Israel, began the tradition of giving in his family that continues to be a legacy today through his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Joseph’s son, Harvey M. “Bud” Meyerhoff, was instrumental in the building of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, and the Funds’ gift still remains among the largest gifts to the Museum.  Bud Meyerhoff is also a long standing supporter of the Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Johns Hopkins Health System where he was Chairman of the board and currently serves as a Trustee Emeritus.

The Funds have always recognized the value of higher education and have made contributions to nearly every university or college in the Greater Baltimore area and to every major university in Israel.  In addition, we are involved in supporting the cultural arts, social services and community redevelopment.  In Israel, our funds have built projects from Kiryat Shemona to Eilat including museums, youth enrichment centers, hospital emergency rooms, libraries, daycare centers and performing arts centers.