Funders / Maryland

Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Maryland

309 foundations have made 4,609 grants to museums and historical organizations in Maryland, with a median grant of $7,750. At least 111 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

309

Funders

4,609

Grants

$7,750

Median grant

506

Organizations in category

  1. Maryland Humanities Council Inc — 90 grants to 56 organizations, median $10,000, largest $10,000. That is 34% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Samuel H Kress Foundation — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $25,000, largest $170,000. That is 71% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2022. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  3. Maryland Historical Society Inc — 27 grants to 16 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 38% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Howard County Arts Council — 25 grants to 5 organizations, median $16,386, largest $23,853. That is 18% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. James and Mary Schurz Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $8,750, largest $15,000. That is 29% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  6. Lucky Heart Fund — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $1,000, largest $3,000. That is 26% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  7. Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc — 12 grants to 4 organizations, median $4,000, largest $37,000. That is 16% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  8. The Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Inc — 29 grants to 9 organizations, median $10,000, largest $260,000. That is 10% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc — 2 grants to 2 organizations, median $5,000, largest $11,600. That is 29% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  10. Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Inc — 19 grants to 6 organizations, median $14,975, largest $50,500. That is 10% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Maryland, out of 309 on record.

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