Foundations that fund arts and culture in Maryland
These 25 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Maryland in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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T Rowe Price Foundation
- $85,000 to The Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture, Baltimore: Creativity and innovation
- $65,000 to Wide Angle Youth Media Inc, Baltimore: Youth opportunity
- $65,000 to The Baltimore Museum of Art Inc, Baltimore: Creativity and innovation
How to apply: 1. Organizations can learn about the foundation's areas of focus on the web page and through the online questionnaire web page: https://www.troweprice.com/corporate/us/en/what-sets-us-apart/corporate-resp onsibility/community-commitment/trp-foundation.html questionnaire:...
Restrictions: Upon completion of the quiz, if the organization is presented with the opportunity, it can register on our grants portal and submit a proposal. The following information will be requested: a) response to five basic questions about the...
The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund
- $45,000 to Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Inc, Baltimore: General support
- $40,000 to Walters Art Museum Foundation, Baltimore: General support
- $40,000 to Baltimore Museum of Art Inc, Baltimore: General support
How to apply: See footnotes
Deadlines: See footnotes
Restrictions: See footnotes
The Abell Foundation Inc
- $101,650 to Wide Angle Youth Media, Baltimore: Education
- $100,000 to The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, Baltimore: Community development
- $75,000 to Grow Home Inc, Baltimore: Workforce development
How to apply: To apply for funding, please go to the foundation's website for detailed information. Https://abell.org/grants
Deadlines: Grant requests are considered 5 times per year. Please go to our website for the schedule.
Restrictions: The foundation accepts requests for programs serving disadvantaged communities, with a particular focus on baltimore city. Nonprofit organizations must be designated by the irs as 501c3 and 509a organizations. Applicants must include a...
Robert W Deutsch Foundation
- $210,000 to Open Works, Baltimore: General operating grant
- $59,400 to Maryland Art Place, Baltimore: General operating grant
- $50,000 to Arts for Learning Maryland, Baltimore: General operating grant
How to apply: Written
The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation Inc
- $80,000 to Arts for Learning Maryland, Baltimore: general support for programming in Baltimore City, support for the Access for All program...
- $45,000 to The Everyman Theatre Inc, Baltimore: general support
- $40,000 to The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore: general support
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or contributions to individuals.
The John J Leidy Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore: Arts/Cultural
- $15,000 to Walters Art Museum Foundation Inc, Baltimore: Arts/Cultural
- $15,000 to Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore: Arts/Cultural
How to apply: See attached Schedule 2
Deadlines: See attached Schedule 2
Restrictions: See attached Schedule 2
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
- $332,500 to National Gallery of Art, Landover: Arts and humanities
- $90,000 to Round House Theatre Inc, Bethesda: Arts and humanities
- $60,000 to Imagination Stage, Bethesda: Arts and humanities
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc
- $200,000 to Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore: Unrestricted
- $120,000 to Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore: Unrestricted
- $20,000 to Fells Point Creative Alliance Inc, Baltimore: Unrestricted
How to apply: Letter of inquiry/ grant application/ grant request summary to include: description of institution (overview, mission statement, population served), description of program, financial information (budget, sources of funds, major contributions and amounts, financial statements,...
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $30,000 to National Association of Black Journalists, College Park: 80903 general operating support grant for the national association of black journalists
- $25,000 to National Association of Black Journalists, College Park: 82036 sponsoring the national association of black journalists 2024 convention and career...
- $15,000 to Sandy Spring Slave Museum and African Art Gallery Inc, Sandy Spring: Matching gifts
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc
- $285,000 to Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore: General support
- $21,000 to Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore: General support
- $13,000 to Jewish Museum of Maryland, Baltimore: General support
How to apply: Written
The Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland Inc
- $61,500 to Sharebaby, Baltimore: Supporting grant
- $50,000 to The Compound, Baltimore: Supporting grant
- $40,000 to Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore: Supporting grant
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...
Deadlines: No
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...
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc
- $50,000 to The Haitian Development Center of Delmarva, Salisbury: General support
- $50,000 to Hippodrome Foundation Inc, Baltimore: General support
- $25,000 to Symphony 21, Salisbury: General support
How to apply: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
Deadlines: Ongoing
Restrictions: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to Arts for Learning Maryland, Baltimore: support for the Summer Arts & Learning Academy
- $30,000 to Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore: general support
- $17,500 to Wide Angle Youth Media Inc, Baltimore: support for the MediaWorks summer program
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals.
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $854,200 to Charm City Cultural Cultivation Inc, Baltimore: To support capacity building for the last resort artist retreat, a program of charm city...
- $854,200 to Maryland Art Place Inc, Baltimore: To support capacity building for the last resort artist retreat, a program of charm city...
- $525,000 to Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts and Entertainment District Inc, Baltimore: To support capacity building and programs that seed the creative community in baltimore
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
The Shubert Foundation Inc
- $105,000 to Round House Theatre Inc, Bethesda: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $100,000 to Center Stage Associates Inc, Baltimore: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $80,000 to Olney Theatre Corporation, Olney: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
How to apply: All requests must be submitted on the foundation's application form and include a copy of the applicant's letter from the u.s. Treasury department granting federal tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code. To be eligible for a grant and if audited...
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: The shubert foundation exclusively provides funds for general operating support. Funds are not provided for project support, nor allocated for capital or endowment campaigns, nor to individuals or conduit organizations.
Clayton Baker Trust
- $70,000 to Baltimore Public Media, Baltimore: Community development
- $30,000 to Maryland Science Center, Baltimore: Environment
- $25,000 to Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore: Education
How to apply: A cover letter, a proposal narrative and attachments all as outlined in the ABAG Common Grant Application Format. Only one copy is required.
Deadlines: April 5th, August 5th and December 5th by 5:00pm that day. If deadline falls on a weekend or holiday
Restrictions: Must fit within the purposes of the Clayton Baker Trust, which are Education, Environment and Community Development. The Trust must have adequate funds.
Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc
- $4,000 to Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore: General purpose of recipient
- $2,500 to Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore: General purpose of recipient
- $1,000 to Carroll Museums Inc, Baltimore: General purpose of recipient
How to apply: No specific form
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: Must be irs approved charities
Trp Shawe Fndatn
- $137,000 to Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore: General operating
- $17,500 to Arts for Learning Maryland Inc, Baltimore: General operating
- $11,000 to Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore: General operating
How to apply: Application - describe organization & purpose for use of funds
Restrictions: To 501(c)(3) organizations
The Harvey M Meyerhoff Fund Inc
- $17,000 to Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore: Unrestricted
- $10,000 to The American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore: Unrestricted
- $5,000 to Maryland Art Place, Baltimore: Unrestricted
How to apply: Letter of inquiry/grant application/grant request summary to include: description of institution (overview, mission statement, population served), description of program, financial information (budget, sources of funds, major contributors and amounts, financial statements etc)....
Deadlines: Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Restrictions: Restrictions are based on the purpose of the grant/contribution and funds available.
Ausherman Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Frederick Arts Council Inc, Frederick: Public art program
- $10,000 to Hippodrome Foundation Inc, Baltimore: General operating costs
- $2,425 to Weinberg Center for the Arts, Frederick: Chuck d tickets, tivoli society
How to apply: Visit www.aushermanfamilyfoundation.org, choose "grant application", and follow instructions provided.
Deadlines: Submissions will be reviewed by the philanthropic committee that meets six times each year
Restrictions: Global funds are available, but limited. 90% of the funds available must benefit frederick county, md.
William E Cross Foundation Inc C/O Don Linton
- $5,000 to Celebrate Frederick, Frederick: For program services
- $5,000 to National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Frederick: For program services
- $3,000 to Opus Community Music School, Eldersburg: For program services
How to apply: Written request including descrip of nfp activities & charitable status.
Deadlines: December 1
Restrictions: Must be a non-profit entity
The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc
- $275,000 to Hagerstown Aviation Museum, Hagerstown: Support of exempt purposes
- $2,500 to Hagerstown Community Concert Association, Hagerstown: Support of exempt purposes
- $2,500 to Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore: Support of exempt purposes
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing and should describe the purposes for which the desired contribution will be used. No phone calls.
The Aaron & Lillie Straus Fdn Inc 9830002
- $75,000 to Open Works, Baltimore: General
- $5,000 to Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore: General
- $2,000 to Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore: General
How to apply: Common grant application form
Deadlines: Applications are accepted year round
Restrictions: No grants to endowments or individuals
Lockhart Vaughan Foundation
- $25,000 to Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore: Education: orchkids. Support cost-effective, school-based after-school program.
- $21,520 to Wide Angle Youth Media, Baltimore: Education: support cost-effective, after-school programs
- $15,000 to Arts Education in Maryland Schools Alliance, Baltimore: Education: students will have access to a quality public education in pre-k-12th grade.
How to apply: Please go to our website, lockhartv.org.
Deadlines: Please go to our website, lockhartv.org.
Restrictions: Please go to our website, lockhartv.org.
Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Haitian Development Center of Delmarva Inc, Salisbury: Operation Education Community
- $20,000 to Power Productions Ministries Inc, Salisbury: Movie Camera(s) fund
- $10,000 to Symphony 21, Salisbury: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Deadlines: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Restrictions: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
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