Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Maryland
These 25 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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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Thomas Wilson Sanitarium for Children of Baltimore City
- $10,000 to Greater Baltimore Tennis Patrons Association Inc, Owings Mills: For the care and development of the children of baltimore city.
- $5,000 to Woodberry Crossing, Parkton: For the care and development of the children of baltimore city.
- $5,000 to Soccer Without Borders, Baltimore: 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
Allegis Group Foundation Inc
- $7,500 to Athletes Serving Athletes, Lutherville: General use
- $1,500 to Woods Community Center, Severna Park: General use
- $1,000 to Carroll Manor Recreation Council, Phoenix: 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.
Oluv C Joynor Foundation Inc
- $45,000 to Athletes Serving Athletes Inc, Lutherville: Program support
- $43,000 to Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program, Port Deposit: Program support
How to apply: Pending
Restrictions: No restrictions. Local charitable organizations will be given preference.
Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Main Street Gym Inc, Salisbury: General & Unrestricted
- $2,000 to Girls on the Run of the Greater Chesapeake, Annapolis: Program Scholarship Fund for a Title 1 School Team on the Eastern Shore
How to apply: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Deadlines: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Restrictions: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
- $20,000 to The Washington Bridge Unit, Mt Rainier: Community services
- $20,000 to Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Glen Echo: Arts and humanities
David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Southwest Sports and Fitness Alliance, Baltimore: support to renovate and re-open the Poppleton Recreation Center
- $5,000 to Lake Roland Nature Council, Baltimore: general support
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals.
The Harvey M Meyerhoff Fund Inc
- $20,000 to Baltimore County Sailing Center, Baltimore: Unrestricted
- $2,000 to Athletes Serving Athletes, Lutherville: 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.
T Rowe Price Foundation
- $10,000 to Soccer Without Borders, Baltimore: Youth opportunity
- $10,000 to The First Tee of Baltimore, Hunt Valley: Youth opportunity
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...
Dimick Foundation John M Lynham Jr Trustee
- $8,000 to Junior Tennis Champions Center, College Park: General operating support
- $5,000 to Bethesda Community Base Ball Club, Bethesda: General operating support
How to apply: Letter
Deadlines: Six weeks prior to semi-annual grant decision making meeting
Alvin and Louise Myerberg Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation Inc, Annapolis: General support
- $1,000 to Parks & People, Baltimore: General support
How to apply: There is no specific form
Deadlines: There are no deadlines
Restrictions: There are no restrictions
The Llandaff Family Trust
- $1,250 to St Michaels Community Center, St Michaels: Operations
- $1,250 to Freedom Rowers, Easton: Operations
How to apply: Letter
The William Penn Foundation
- $185,509 to Kaboom Inc, Bethesda: Play everywhere challenge round 2
How to apply: The foundation is interested in receiving letters of inquiry from public charities that meet its funding guidelines. Letters of inquiry should include the nature of the project, anticipated results and financial information for the applicant. For additional information please...
Restrictions: 1.) grants are made to organizations which qualify under internal revenue code section 501c3 as public charities under 509(a) of the code who provide support within the foundation's grantmaking priorites. 2.) grants are not made to...
The O'neil Family Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to The First Tee of Baltimore, Baltimore: Charitable
How to apply: Unspecified
Restrictions: To advance charitable purposes.
Bill Simpson Foundation Inc
- $80,000 to Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating Inc, Annapolis: Special Olympics and general support
How to apply: Grant request applications must be submitted electronically.
Deadlines: Grant awards will be made on a rolling basis.
Restrictions: All grants must align with the mission of the Bill Simpson Foundation.
Foundation for Global Sports Development
- $51,000 to Fair Play Americas Inc, Chevy Chase: To support fair play americas, inc.'s programs at the 2024 summer olympic games in paris,...
How to apply: Brief inquiry letter and grant proposal
New York Life Foundation
- $50,000 to Soccer Without Borders, Baltimore: Cca general
How to apply: Please refer to the foundation's website for full grant criteria: www.newyorklife.com/foundation.
Deadlines: Please refer to the foundation's website for full grant criteria: www.newyorklife.com/foundation.
Restrictions: Please refer to the foundation's website for full grant criteria: www.newyorklife.com/foundation.
The Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland Inc
- $45,000 to Soccer Without Borders, 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...
Mead Family Foundation C/O Intentional Philanthropy LLC
- $40,000 to Kaboom, Bethesda: 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
Tennessee Titans Foundation
- $25,000 to Kaboom Inc, Bethesda: Operating budget
How to apply: No standard form. Must include purpose of organization, purpose for funds requested, and copy of the organization's irs determination letter
Restrictions: Only resident tennessee tax exempt charities are considered.
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $25,000 to Parks & People Inc, Baltimore: Support for stockton street and harlem avenue park projects
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/
Westly Foundation
- $25,000 to Soccer Without Borders, Baltimore: Girls Soccer League Activity
How to apply: Westly.org
Deadlines: Westly.org
Restrictions: Westly.org
The Pruitt Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Main Street Gym Inc, Salisbury: Furtherance of charitable purposes
How to apply: Please request our specific application form to complete.
Restrictions: Program is for indigent individuals in need of financial assistance for items such as food and clothing.
Clayton Baker Trust
- $20,000 to Downtown Sailing Center, Baltimore: Eductaion
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.
Dart Group Ii Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Camp Attaway, Columbia: General use
How to apply: Each application must include a description of the organization and the specific purpose of the request.
Deadlines: None established
Restrictions: All charitable organizations under 501(c)(3) are considered.
The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc
- $15,000 to Parks and People 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 contributions and amounts, financial statements,...
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