Foundations that fund education in Maryland
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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
- $150,000 to Coppin State College Development Foundation Inc, Baltimore: Financial well-being
- $87,500 to Fund for Educational Excellence Inc, Baltimore: Youth opportunity
- $85,000 to Arts Every Day, 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 Abell Foundation Inc
- $250,000 to Baltimore Curriculum Project Inc, Baltimore: Education
- $250,000 to Ingenuity Project Inc, Baltimore: Education
- $100,000 to Improving Education, Baltimore: Education
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...
The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation Inc
- $80,000 to Fund for Educational Excellence, Baltimore: general support and support for the fiscal sponsorship program
- $70,000 to City Teaching Alliance, Baltimore: support for the teacher training and certification program in Baltimore City
- $50,000 to Fund for Educational Excellence, Baltimore: support for Strong Schools Maryland
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or contributions to individuals.
David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies Inc, Baltimore: general support
- $25,000 to Fund for Educational Excellence, Baltimore: support for the Middle Grades Partnership
- $25,000 to Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore City, Baltimore: support for the Career Online High School
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals.
Lockhart Vaughan Foundation
- $50,000 to Kipp Baltimore, Baltimore: Education (year end): capital grant in support of the library project.
- $40,000 to City Teaching Alliance, Baltimore: Education: recruitment, training, and support of teachers in baltimore public schools.
- $40,000 to Bridges Baltimore, Baltimore: Education (summer learning)
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.
Thomas Wilson Sanitarium for Children of Baltimore City
- $70,000 to Living Classrooms Foundation, Baltimore: For the care and development of the children of baltimore city.
- $25,000 to Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust, Baltimore: For the care and development of the children of baltimore city.
- $25,000 to Samuel Ready Scholarships Inc, Riderwood: For the care and development of the children of baltimore city.
How to apply: Letter form stating the entity to be benefited and services to be rendered
Deadlines: All applications are due march 1st of each calendar year
Restrictions: Grants must benefit the children of baltimore city, maryland
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
- $75,000 to Montgomery College Foundation Inc, Rockville: Education
- $45,000 to University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc, Baltimore: Community services
- $45,000 to Collegetracks Inc, Silver Spring: Education
Clayton Baker Trust
- $50,000 to Bridges Baltimore, Baltimore: Education
- $35,000 to Middle Grades Partnership, Baltimore: Education
- $30,000 to Fund for Educational Excellence, 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.
The Thomas B and Elizabeth M Sheridan Foundation Inc
- $36,000 to Gilman School, Baltimore: Financial aid for students
- $35,000 to The Boys' Latin School of Maryland, Baltimore: Financial aid for students
- $35,000 to Calvert School, Baltimore: Financial aid for students
How to apply: Initial approach is by letter. Applicant should submit one copy of proposal.
Deadlines: Application deadlines are february 1st, may 1st, august 1st and november 1st.
Restrictions: Grants are generally restricted to the greater baltimore area with emphasis on private secondary schools and cultural arts. No grants are made to individuals. No loans are provided.
The Northrop Grumman Foundation
- $50,000 to Montgomery College Foundation, Rockville: General operating grants & matching gifts.
- $2,500 to Holton-Arms School, Bethesda: General operating grants & matching gifts.
- $2,500 to Severn School, Severna Park: General operating grants & matching gifts.
How to apply: Employee matching gift program: list organization, amount requested, purpose for which funds are being sought, and proof of tax-exempt status. Employees apply online and are eligible for four matches of up to $2,500 in total.
Deadlines: October 31st
Restrictions: Ineligible participants include: employees on leave of absence, contract employees, retired employees, and spouses or children of current employees. All recipients of an employee matching gift for education grant must be recognized as a...
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc
- $30,000 to Horizons Delmarva Inc, Salisbury: General support
- $10,000 to Lead Maryland Foundation Inc, Queenstown: General support
- $5,000 to Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center, Easton: After school program
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.
The Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland Inc
- $285,000 to Morgan State University Foundation, Baltimore: Supporting grant
- $105,000 to Fund for Educational Excellence, Baltimore: Supporting grant
- $100,000 to Bluebird Education Network, 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...
Robert W Deutsch Foundation
- $75,000 to City Neighbors Foundation, Baltimore: General operating grant
- $37,400 to The Fund for Educational Excellence, Baltimore: General operating grant
- $25,000 to Station North Tool Library, Baltimore: General operating grant
How to apply: Written
Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Seaside Christian Academy Inc, Ocean City: Capital Campaign Effort for Gymnasium and Classrooms
- $30,000 to Wor-Wic Community College Foundation, Salisbury: Preparing for a Stronger Tomorrow - naming of CDL Laboratory
- $10,000 to University of Maryland Foundation Inc, Adelphi: Perdue Scholarship Fund at UMES
How to apply: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Deadlines: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Restrictions: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Ausherman Family Foundation
- $30,000 to Women Solve, New Market: 5th annual seed to roots, strategic blueprint, frederick's seed to roots
- $10,000 to Honors Class Inc, Frederick: Ov, the attitude of gratitude
- $6,500 to Each 1 Teach 1 Inc, Frederick: Continuing education, general operating costs
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.
The John J Leidy Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to University of Baltimore Foundation, Baltimore: Educational
- $10,000 to Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore City, Baltimore: Educational
- $7,500 to Maryland School for the Blind, Baltimore: Disabled Persons
How to apply: See attached Schedule 2
Deadlines: See attached Schedule 2
Restrictions: See attached Schedule 2
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc
- $60,000 to Fund for Educational Excellence, Baltimore: Unrestricted
- $20,000 to University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc, Baltimore: Unrestricted
- $20,000 to Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies, 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 Huethermcclelland Foundation Inc
- $69,000 to Mcdonogh School Inc, Owings Mills: Unrestricted and capital
- $5,000 to Harford County Public Library Foundation, Belcamp: Unrestricted
- $5,000 to Towson University Foundation, Towson: Huether/mcclelland endowment for top 10 scholars
How to apply: Written request including description of project for which funds are requested, what is hoped to be achieved by the project, amount of funding requested, evidence of tax-exempt status, names of officers and directors of tax-exempt organization, latest financial statement, all...
Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to University of Maryland Medical System Foundation, Baltimore: General purpose of recipient
- $1,000 to Mcdonogh School, Owings Mills: General purpose of recipient
- $1,000 to Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore: General purpose of recipient
How to apply: No specific form
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: Must be irs approved charities
Trp Shawe Fndatn
- $25,000 to Kipp Baltimore, Baltimore: General operating
- $5,000 to Gilman School Inc, Baltimore: General operating
- $3,500 to The Seed School of Maryland, Baltimore: Scholarship
How to apply: Application - describe organization & purpose for use of funds
Restrictions: To 501(c)(3) organizations
Allegis Group Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Living Classrooms Foundation, Baltimore: General use
- $7,630 to Women Leading Baltimore Inc, Baltimore: General use
- $6,500 to Improving Education Inc, Baltimore: 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.
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to United States Naval Academy Foundation Inc, Annapolis: Matching gifts
- $5,000 to Garrison Forest School Inc, Owings Mills: Matching gifts
- $1,250 to Washington College, Chestertown: Matching gifts
How to apply: Grant requests to be submitted online. Information required includes organization name, purpose of grant request & amount requested.
Deadlines: Human Services - March; United Way - August; Arts - October; Financial Wellness - July; Education -
Restrictions: Grantee must be a 501(c)(3) organization located in or near communities in which the foundation has a presence.
Oluv C Joynor Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to The Highlands School Inc, Bel Air: Program support
- $15,000 to Dyslexia Tutoring Program, Baltimore: Program support
- $15,000 to Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding Inc, Abingdon: Program support
How to apply: Pending
Restrictions: No restrictions. Local charitable organizations will be given preference.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
- $100,000 to Collegiate Directions Incorporated, Bethesda: Support cdi to continue offering all its programming to cdi scholars
- $48,000 to The Jemicy School Inc, Owings Mills: Support high school educational opportunities
- $17,000 to University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc, Baltimore: Support graduate educational opportunities
How to apply: Please visit our website at www.jkcf.org for the most current information on application forms and where to submit applications.
Deadlines: Please visit our website at www.jkcf.org for the most current information on submission deadlines.
Restrictions: Please visit our website at www.jkcf.org for the most current information on eligibility of awards.
The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc
- $106,789 to Hagerstown Community College Foundation, Hagerstown: Support of exempt purposes
- $6,000 to Exchange Club of Antietam, Hagerstown: Support of exempt purposes
- $1,775 to Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation, Hagerstown: 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.
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