Foundations that fund human services in Maryland
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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 Abell Foundation Inc
- $300,000 to Center for Urban Families Inc, Baltimore: Workforce development
- $250,000 to Beloved Community Services Corporation, Baltimore: Criminal justice and addiction
- $125,000 to Turnaround Tuesday 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...
T Rowe Price Foundation
- $53,250 to Center for Urban Families, Baltimore: Financial well-being
- $48,250 to Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc, Baltimore: Financial well-being
- $45,000 to Brown Girl Wellness 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 Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
- $75,000 to The Barker Adoption Foundation, Bethesda: Community services
- $50,000 to Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington Inc, Rockville: Community services
- $50,000 to Reginald S Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children, Rockville: Education
David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Art With A Heart Inc, Baltimore: general support
- $25,000 to Community Assistance Network Inc, Baltimore: general support
- $20,000 to Safe Alternative Foundation for Education, Baltimore: support for the SAFE Summer Camp
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals.
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc
- $100,000 to Shore Legal Access Inc, Easton: Expungement and workforce access
- $25,000 to Maryland Casa Association, Towson: General support
- $10,000 to Eleven 21 Inc, 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.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $1,368,457 to Child Trends Incorporated, Rockville: 82333 facilitating a nuanced and strengths-based understanding of black families in the...
- $763,022 to Child Trends Incorporated, Rockville: 82452 improving the capacity of the u.s. Data infrastructure to better contribute to the...
- $336,012 to National Black Child Development Institute Inc, Silver Spring: 81897 advocating a childcare paradigm centered on the needs of black children and...
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...
Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc
- $40,000 to Diakonia Inc, Ocean City: Transportation Van fund
- $30,000 to Eleven 21 Inc, Hebron: Epoch's Matching Challenge for a vehicle fund
- $10,000 to Delmarva Community Services Inc, Cambridge: Community Center and Senior Services and Meals
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
- $45,480 to Centro Hispano De Frederick, Frederick: Aff spanish class, back office support, esl coordinator, heritage festival
- $10,000 to Helping Hands Global Inc, Monrovia: College tours for frederick county juniors & seniors in high school
- $6,800 to Community of Grace Organization Inc, Frederick: Resilient voices, visionary pathways
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.
Pettit Family Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, Rockville: Shelter Support
- $7,500 to In Honor of Her Inc, Olney: Education Support
- $5,000 to Manna of Life Foundation, Burtonsville: Hunger Relief
How to apply: Applications by letter stating name of organization, charitable purpose, amount requested and proposed use of amount requested from the Foundation.
Restrictions: Any recognized charity. No geographical restrictions or other limitations.
Hoffberger Foundation Inc
- $65,000 to Center for Urban Families, Baltimore: Unrestricted
- $60,000 to Cash Campaign of Maryland, Baltimore: Unrestricted
- $50,000 to Turnaround Tuesday Inc, Baltimore: Unrestricted
How to apply: Full proposal
Deadlines: March 1
Restrictions: No grants to individuals. Only grants to local charities.
William E Cross Foundation Inc C/O Don Linton
- $10,000 to Heartly House Inc, Frederick: For program services
- $5,000 to Daybreak Adult Day Services Inc, Frederick: For program services
- $5,000 to Community Living Inc, Frederick: 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
Allegis Group Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Qg Community Charities Inc, Bel Air: General use
- $6,000 to Baltimore Hunger Project LLC, Baltimore: General use
- $5,000 to Charting Careers Inc, 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.
Truist Foundation Inc
- $1,000,000 to New American Community Lending Corp, Baltimore: Strengthening small
- $625,000 to Vehicles for Change, Halethorpe: Building career pathways to
- $25,000 to Center for Urban Families Inc, Baltimore: Building career pathways to
How to apply: Online application with supporting information regarding purpose of the organization and expected benefits of program
Deadlines: Rolling Deadlines
Restrictions: Grants are made exclusively for charitable, literary, scientific, and educational purposes.
The Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland Inc
- $75,000 to Turnaround Tuesday, Baltimore: Supporting grant
- $66,000 to Associated Catholic Charities, Baltimore: Supporting grant
- $60,000 to Cherry Hill Strong, 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...
Oluv C Joynor Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to Valhalla Sailing Project, Annapolis: Program support
- $30,000 to Talmar, Parkville: Program support
- $20,000 to Franciscan Center, Baltimore: Program support
How to apply: Pending
Restrictions: No restrictions. Local charitable organizations will be given preference.
Mayberg Foundation Inc
- $36,000 to Sulam, Rockville: Support programming
- $30,000 to Jewish Social Service Agency, Rockville: Support programming
- $10,000 to Operation Embrace Foundation, Potomac: Support programming
How to apply: Name of organization; contact information; mission, vision, values; statement of how their work aligns with the foundation's mission
Restrictions: Organizations seeking funding must be registered 501(c)3 in the us and be able to demonstrate clear alignment with the mayberg foundation mission and values.
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $100,000 to Centro De Apoyo Familiar Caf, Riverdale: Empowering homeownership: heirs' property program
- $75,000 to Lifestyles of Maryland Foundation Inc, La Plata: Southern crossing - creating the change
- $50,000 to Wetati Academy Inc, Riverdale: Small business growth academy (sbga) program for charles county, md
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Mead Family Foundation C/O Intentional Philanthropy LLC
- $133,000 to Parent Encouragement Program Inc, Kensington: Strengthening pep grants capacity for sustainability and growth
- $25,000 to Family Services Inc, Gaithersburg: Thriving germantown
- $25,000 to Parent Encouragement Program Inc, Kensington: General operating support
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 Aaron & Lillie Straus Fdn Inc 9830002
- $52,000 to Drink at the Well Inc, Curtis Bay: General
- $50,000 to Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc, Baltimore: General
- $20,000 to The Chill Station, Baltimore: General
How to apply: Common grant application form
Deadlines: Applications are accepted year round
Restrictions: No grants to endowments or individuals
Donnie Williams Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Eleven 21 Inc, Hebron: Eopoch Dream Center After-School & Summer Program
- $30,000 to Eleven 21 Inc, Hebron: Van Fund
- $23,800 to Christian Shelter Inc, Salisbury: Youth Mentoring - Mentoring & Enrichment of Children
How to apply: Form is on website: www.dwfsby.org
Deadlines: Our grant portal opens in September and closes December 31 of each year
Restrictions: Criteria on website
Clayton Baker Trust
- $30,000 to St Vincent De Paul of Baltimore, Baltimore: Community develpment
- $25,000 to St Vincent De Paul of Baltimore, Baltimore: Education
- $20,000 to Cash Campaign of Maryland, Baltimore: Community development
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.
Lockhart Vaughan Foundation
- $25,000 to House of Ruth Maryland, Baltimore: Other (year end)
- $25,000 to Turnaround Inc, Towson: Other (year end)
- $15,000 to 29th Street Community Center, Baltimore: Education: support cost-effective, school-based after-school programs.
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.
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc
- $20,000 to Ymca, Baltimore: Unrestricted
- $15,000 to Community Assistance Network Inc, Baltimore: Unrestricted
- $15,000 to House of Ruth 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,...
Frank E & Miriam Loveman Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Child First Authority Inc, Baltimore: Helping youth by providing high-quality community schools, after school and summer...
- $12,500 to Light of Truth Center Inc, Baltimore: Aid to women in recovery
- $7,500 to Cash Campaign of Maryland, Baltimore: Promotes economic advancement for low income families & individuals
How to apply: No specific form
The John J Leidy Foundation Inc
- $7,500 to Drink at the Well, Baltimore: Educational
- $5,000 to Community Assistance Network, Baltimore: Poverty Relief
- $5,000 to Hope for All, Glen Burnie: Poverty Relief
How to apply: See attached Schedule 2
Deadlines: See attached Schedule 2
Restrictions: See attached Schedule 2
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