Foundations that fund food programs in Maryland
These 25 foundations made grants to food programs 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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Mead Family Foundation C/O Intentional Philanthropy LLC
- $60,000 to Montgomery County Food Council, Bethesda: General operating support
- $25,000 to Manna Food Center, Gaithersburg: General operating support
- $15,000 to The Upcounty Hub Inc, Germantown: Hiring of social worker with master of social work (msw) degree
How to apply: Please contact the organization at above address for "guidelines for proposals" for more information
Deadlines: Proposals by march 15th
Restrictions: Please contact the organization at above address for "guidelines for proposals" for more information
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc
- $150,000 to First Fruits Farm Inc, Freeland: Refrigeration facility
- $40,000 to Midshore Meals Til Monday Inc, Cambridge: General support
- $25,000 to Future Harvest, Cockeysville: Beginner farmer training 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.
David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Inc, Baltimore: general support
- $15,000 to Black Girls Cook, Baltimore: support for Summer of Food program in Baltimore
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals.
The Abell Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Farm Alliance of Baltimore Inc, Baltimore: Community development
- $2,500 to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Inc, Baltimore: Matching gifts-programming
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...
T Rowe Price Foundation
- $10,000 to Farm Alliance of Baltimore, Baltimore: Creativity and innovation
- $10,000 to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Inc, Baltimore: Financial well-being
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 John J Leidy Foundation Inc
- $7,500 to Anne Arundel County Food Bank, Crownsville: Food Pantry
- $5,000 to Hope Center of Maryland, Churchville: Food Pantry
How to apply: See attached Schedule 2
Deadlines: See attached Schedule 2
Restrictions: See attached Schedule 2
The Robinson Foundation
- $4,000 to Manna Food Center, Silver Spring: Hurricane helene relief
- $2,000 to End Hunger in Calvert County, Huntingtown: Food distribution program
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
Camille Beckman Foundation Inc
- $60,000 to Allah Wale Trust Inc, Towson: Assistance to disadvantaged individuals
How to apply: Written requests containing organization's budget and description of program services
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
- $55,000 to Crossroads Community Food Network Inc, Takoma Park: Envrionment
Abbie Norman Prince Trust
- $35,000 to Future Harvest Inc, Cockeysville: General operating support $30,000 and sponsorship for the farming into the future 2024...
How to apply: Information and materials that should be submitted along with an application include: written proposals, irs letter of determination under section 509(a), current budget, audited financial statements, and descriptive literature. The application is available online at the...
Deadlines: Applications are received throughout the year. Deadlines are in jan, may and june.
Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Pauls Place Inc, Baltimore: General purpose grant/contributions
How to apply: Requests are made verbally and a written confirmation of the verbal agreement is provided by the donee to the donor.
John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation
- $20,000 to Crossroads Community Food Network, Takoma Park: General Operating
How to apply: Information as required in the online website
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc
- $15,000 to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, 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,...
Clayton Baker Trust
- $10,000 to St Georges Garden Club, Brooklandville: Other
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.
Thomas Wilson Sanitarium for Children of Baltimore City
- $10,000 to First Fruits Farm Inc, Freeland: 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 Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation
- $10,000 to Aarons Place Inc, Preston: General support
How to apply: See attachment
Restrictions: See attachment
The Harvey M Meyerhoff Fund Inc
- $10,000 to Meals on Wheels Central Maryland 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 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.
The Elizabeth B and Arthur E Roswell Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm, Baltimore: general support
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals.
Peoples Bank Foundation
- $9,000 to Montgomery County Food Council, Betjesda: Program support
How to apply: Grant application
Restrictions: Principal areas in ohio, west virginia, kentucky, virginia, washington dc, and maryland
Bastinelli Family Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to First Fruits Farm, Freeland: To further exempt purpose
How to apply: Requests for grants should be submitted in writing and should include proof of 501(c)(3) status.
Restrictions: The foundation will make grants only to organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) and which are recognized as public charities pursuant to sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2).
Special People in Need C/O Patrick J Bitterman
- $5,000 to Manna Food Center, Silver Springs: General
How to apply: See grant guidelines, attached as general explanation statements 12 and 13
Deadlines: See grant guidelines, attached as general explanation statements 12 and 13
Restrictions: See grant guidelines, attached as general explanation statements 12 and 13
The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation
- $4,000 to Williamsport Food Bank, Williamsport: General fund
How to apply: Written application containing details of proposed use
Restrictions: No disbursements other than qualified charities
Rogers-Wilbur Foundation Inc
- $3,000 to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Baltimore: Unrestricted
How to apply: Letter form setting out purpose, need and use of funds.
Deadlines: Applications accepted at any time.
Restrictions: No restrictions.
Number Ten Foundation Inc
- $3,000 to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Baltimore: To further the organization's exempt purpose
How to apply: Letter which includes the amount requested, the purpose for the request and the exemption status
Restrictions: Awards granted only to organizations qualifying under irs code section 501(c)(3)
Nisource Charitable Foundation
- $2,500 to Western Maryland Food Bank Inc, Cumberland: Corporate donation
How to apply: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines
Deadlines: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines
Restrictions: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines
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