Foundations that fund legal aid and crime prevention in Maryland
These 23 foundations made grants to legal aid and crime prevention 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
- $100,000 to Civil Justice Inc, Baltimore: Community development
- $95,473 to Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland Inc, Baltimore: Community development
- $75,000 to Public Justice Center Inc, Baltimore: Health and human services
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...
David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Legal Aid Bureau Inc, Baltimore: support for the Long Term Care Assistance Project
- $15,000 to Baltimore Bar Foundation Inc, Baltimore: support for the Senior Legal Services program
- $15,000 to Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Baltimore: support for the Community Stabilization for Older Adults Program
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals.
The Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland Inc
- $35,000 to Community Law Center, Baltimore: Supporting grant
- $30,000 to Civil Justice Inc, Baltimore: Supporting grant
- $20,000 to Pro Bono Counseling Project, 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 John J Leidy Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Baltimore: Legal Aid Poor
- $10,000 to Civil Justice Inc, Baltimore: Legal Aid Poor
- $10,000 to Public Justice Center, Baltimore: Legal Aid Poor
How to apply: See attached Schedule 2
Deadlines: See attached Schedule 2
Restrictions: See attached Schedule 2
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc
- $10,000 to Maryland Reentry Resource Center Inc, Annapolis: General support
- $5,000 to Maryland Reentry Resource Center Inc, Annapolis: Tech capacity building
- $2,500 to Maryland Reentry Resource Center Inc, Annapolis: Nature informed therapy certification
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.
Hoffberger Foundation Inc
- $69,000 to The Pro Bono Counseling Project, Baltimore: Unrestricted
- $20,000 to Pivot Inc, Baltimore: Unrestricted
How to apply: Full proposal
Deadlines: March 1
Restrictions: No grants to individuals. Only grants to local charities.
Clayton Baker Trust
- $30,000 to Community Law Center, Baltimore: Community development
- $20,000 to Public Justice Center, Baltimore: Community developmemt
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 Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $900,000 to From Prison Cells To Phd Inc, Baltimore: To support the neighborhood access program
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 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $354,900 to Public Justice Center Inc, Baltimore: 81029 advocating the recognition and effective implementation in every state of a right...
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 Ellen Wp Wasserman Foundation
- $163,806 to Center for Hope, Baltimore: General purpose of recipient
How to apply: A written proposal should be submitted describing the activities to be funded with any supporting details.
Alice V & David W Fletcher Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to Gatekeepers Corporation, Hagerstown: Program support
How to apply: Written application containing details of proposed use
Restrictions: No disbursements other than qualified charities
Bader Family Foundation
- $120,000 to Center for Prosecutor Integrity, Rockville: General charitable contribution
How to apply: Applicants will be required to submit biographical information and supporting material, including information on their academic and professional plans and lists of publications, if any.
Deadlines: Rolling
The Aaron & Lillie Straus Fdn Inc 9830002
- $108,500 to Center for Hope Inc, Baltimore: General
How to apply: Common grant application form
Deadlines: Applications are accepted year round
Restrictions: No grants to endowments or individuals
The Morton K and Jane Blaustein Foundation Inc
- $80,000 to Disability Rights Maryland, Baltimore: renewed support to expand legal services and advocacy to the disproportionate number of...
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals.
The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Public Justice Center, Baltimore: support for the Health and Benefits Equity Project
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or contributions to individuals.
Cacajones Family Foundation C/O Carl E Jones Jr
- $65,000 to Maryland Reentry Resource Center, Annapolis: Ai-driven reentry support initiative
How to apply: No specific form of application is prescribed
Restrictions: Awards are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations located within the states of alabama, maryland, virginia, or those associated with a current trustee.
T Rowe Price Foundation
- $40,000 to Community Mediation Maryland Inc, Takoma Park: 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...
Lockhart Vaughan Foundation
- $40,000 to Community Law Center, Baltimore: Community development: support organizations that provide technical assistance and...
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.
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $35,000 to Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc, Baltimore: Faith based heirs property awareness initiative
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/
Bob Barker Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Pivot, Baltimore: General Operation
How to apply: The Bob Barker Company Foundation Uses an online system for all stages of their grant making and is comprised of three steps: 1. Guideline Review 2. Letter of Inquiry 3. Grant Application
Deadlines: No Submission Deadlines
Restrictions: Guidelines: This foundation seeks to fund organizations that are well managed, have a financial and fundraising plan, engage in strategic planning and have a strong leadership and lively governance. 1. Your organization's work must result...
Frank E & Miriam Loveman Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Center for Hope, Baltimore: Aid to abused adults
How to apply: No specific form
Dollar Bank Foundation
- $10,000 to Casa of Western Maryland, Cumberland: Community development
How to apply: Applicants should become familiar with the giving guidelines, which are subject to change without notice. Each request is analyzed on a case-by-case basis. Grants are made on an annual basis. All requests must be submitted in writing, and include proof of IRS 501 (c)(3)...
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: As a general rule, the Foundation will not provide support to organizations outside the geographic boundaries served by Dollar Bank and its subsidiaries. In addition, the Foundation generally will not support organizations without IRS...
The Yip Harburg Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Civil Justice Inc, Baltimore: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: ONLINE APPLICATION AT www.yipharburgfoundation.org
Restrictions: In the spirit of Yip's musical legacy, we only support musical theatre that provides a socially responsible message. Non-musical theatre programs please do not apply.
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