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 — 381 funders, median grant $7,500
Museums and historical organizations — 309 funders, median grant $7,750
International relief and development organizations — 284 funders, median grant $17,500
Performing arts organizations — 268 funders, median grant $10,000
Community development organizations — 223 funders, median grant $30,000
Youth development programs — 223 funders, median grant $11,603
Disability services organizations — 202 funders, median grant $15,000
Arts and culture organizations — 199 funders, median grant $17,500
Animal shelters and rescues — 197 funders, median grant $5,000
Affordable housing organizations — 165 funders, median grant $17,500
Family services organizations — 147 funders, median grant $15,375
Senior services organizations — 137 funders, median grant $10,000

Funders active across several causes

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.
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.
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County — among the top funders for 2 of these 12 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Maryland Humanities Council Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 12 causes: museums and historical organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Fund for Educational Excellence Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 12 causes: youth development programs; arts and culture organizations.
Charles County Charitable Trust — among the top funders for 2 of these 12 causes: disability services organizations; family services organizations.
Talbot County Arts Council Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 12 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 12 causes: youth development programs; arts and culture organizations.
United Way of Frederick County Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 12 causes: youth development programs; disability services organizations.
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation DBA Neighborworks America — 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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