Funders

Foundations that fund nonprofits in Maryland

Foundation funding in Maryland across 12 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.

Funding by cause

K-12 schools — 367 funders, median grant $7,500
Museums and historical organizations — 303 funders, median grant $8,000
International relief and development organizations — 266 funders, median grant $14,375
Performing arts organizations — 261 funders, median grant $9,500
Community development organizations — 219 funders, median grant $30,000
Youth development programs — 215 funders, median grant $11,603
Disability services organizations — 200 funders, median grant $15,000
Arts and culture organizations — 198 funders, median grant $17,979
Animal shelters and rescues — 190 funders, median grant $5,000
Affordable housing organizations — 157 funders, median grant $17,500
Family services organizations — 142 funders, median grant $13,668
Senior services organizations — 133 funders, median grant $10,000

Funders active across several causes

Baltimore Community Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 5 of these 12 causes: K-12 schools; community development organizations; youth development programs; family services organizations; senior services organizations.
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County — among the top funders for 3 of these 12 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 12 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Associated Jewish Charities of Baltimore — among the top funders for 3 of these 12 causes: K-12 schools; family services organizations; senior services organizations.
Howard County Arts Council — among the top funders for 3 of these 12 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Seattle Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 12 causes: international relief and development organizations; performing arts organizations.
Maryland Humanities Council Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 12 causes: museums and historical organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Greater Washington Community Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 12 causes: affordable housing organizations; family services organizations.
Fund for Educational Excellence Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 12 causes: youth development programs; arts and culture organizations.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 12 causes: community development organizations; affordable housing organizations.

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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.

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