Foundations that fund civil rights in Maryland
These 18 foundations made grants to civil rights 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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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Naacp Empowerment Programs Inc, Baltimore: 78801 general operating support for the naacp empowerment programs, 2021-2026
- $855,000 to Naacp Empowerment Programs Inc, Baltimore: 82273 supporting the naacp empowerment programs inc.'s core civic engagement program in...
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...
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Naacp Empowerment Programs Inc, Baltimore: Center for opportunity, race and justice
- $15,000 to Naacp Empowerment Programs Inc, Baltimore: 2024 re eoy go grant
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $600,000 to Naacp Empowerment Programs Inc, Baltimore: Promise of an Equitable Future
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
The Kresge Foundation
- $350,000 to Chisholm Legacy Project Inc, Burtonsville: Project support grant to strengthen the capacity of leaders.
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
The Mcknight Foundation
- $100,000 to Chisholm Legacy Project Inc, Burtonsville: for general operating support
How to apply: Please see the end of the return for the additional attachments containing the information for Lines 2b - 2d.
Dart Foundation Fka Solid Waste Management Foundation
- $100,000 to Casa of Talbot County Inc, Easton: Technology upgrades and challenge grant in honor of their 35th anniversary.
How to apply: Application should be by letter and include a detailed description of the project and the amount of funding requested. A copy of the IRS determination letter is required.
Restrictions: Other limitations: No grants to individuals. Fields of interest: Education, engineering & technology, environment, science, youth, math, journalism, victims. Geographic Preference: Historically giving primarily in regions of CA, MI, WA,...
Mitchell Kapor Foundation
- $100,000 to Naacp Foundation, Baltimore: To support civic engagement work
How to apply: We have a paper-free process, so all grant requests must be submitted using our online application. Applicants must have a conversation with the appropriate foundation staff before submitting a grant request. We usually follow-up with a phone call or site visit to organizations...
Deadlines: Ongoing
Restrictions: In order to be eligible for a grant from the kapor foundation, an organization must have irc 501(c)(3) status and be classified as not a private foundation" under section 509(a), or have a similarly qualified fiscal sponsor. The foundation...
The Spencer Foundation
- $75,000 to Naacp Empowerment Programs Inc, Baltimore: 70th anniversary of brown v. Board of education
How to apply: Application, information, and materials requirements posted on website.
Deadlines: Deadlines posted on foundation's website, www.spencer.org
Restrictions: Information posted on foundation's website, www.spencer.org
Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah
- $30,000 to Witness Institute, Silver Spring: General
How to apply: Organizations may submit an informal introductory email to info@lippmankanfer.org
Ausherman Family Foundation
- $16,700 to The Frederick Center, Frederick: Back office admin, general operating, sponsorship for prism award
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.
Warsh-Mott Legacy
- $15,000 to The Chisholm Legacy Project, Burtonsville: General support
The Menemsha Family Fund
- $12,500 to Aclu Foundation of Maryland, Baltimore: All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific...
How to apply: No particular form is required.
Deadlines: No deadline exists.
Restrictions: The organization must be qualified under irs sec 170(c).
Allegis Group Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Anne Arundel County Casa Inc Court Appointed Special Advocates, Annapolis: General use
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: The foundation focuses on supporting organizations advancing education, strengthening the workforce, and engaging employees through volunteerism. The foundation has no restrictions or limitations on awards.
Fthree Foundation
- $2,500 to Fairvote, Takoma Park: General support
How to apply: For guidelines and more information about this foundation, see www.thirdplateau.com
Deadlines: For guidelines and more information about this foundation, see www.thirdplateau.com
Restrictions: For guidelines and more information about this foundation, see www.thirdplateau.com
The Blueflash Foundation C/O Mr Paul Grassfield
- $2,046 to Fairvote, Silver Spring: General fund
How to apply: No form for applications
The Wyman Family Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Casa of the Mid-Shore, Easton: General
How to apply: No specific form is required
Dalton Family Foundation
- $1,500 to Casa of Mid-Shore, Easton: Care of children
How to apply: Letter from the organization explaining the purpose of the request
Deadlines: No dealines for submissions
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations on awards
Frank Pace Jr Foundation Inc
- $1,500 to Fairvote, Takoma Park: Civil rights
How to apply: Letter detailing purpose of grant requested
Restrictions: Limited to organizationa recognized under irc sec 501c
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