Private foundation · EIN 47-6309118 · Baltimore, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Charles T Bauer Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 46 grants paid, $6.1M total, median $100K. 76% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
46
$6.1M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in MD
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$106M

Grants paid in 2024

46 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Roland Park Country School IncBaltimore, MDGeneral support$1.0M
Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PAGeneral support$600K
Living ClassroomsBaltimore, MDGeneral support$548K
Boys Latin School of Maryland IncBaltimore, MDGeneral support$314K
Irvine Natural Science Center IncOwings Mills, MDGeneral support$250K
Johns Hopkins MedicineBaltimore, MDGeneral support$200K
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDWomen's Wellness & Healthy Aging Program and general support$200K
St Paul's School for GirlsBrooklandville, MDGeneral support$200K
Washington & Lee UniversityLexington, VAGeneral support$200K
United Community Centers IncFort Worth, TXGeneral support$180K
Keep PunchingBaltimore, MDGeneral support$150K
Kennedy Krieger Foundation IncBaltimore, MDGeneral support$150K
Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral support$150K
Art With a Heart IncBaltimore, MDGeneral support$120K
Irvine Natural Science Center IncOwings Mills, MDGeneral support$120K
Girls Charter SchoolBaltimore, MDLittle May Charter$111K
Biotechnical Institutes of MarylandBaltimore, MDGeneral support$100K
Johns Hopkins Medicine Fbo ItsccBaltimore, MDInternational Immunosuppression & Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative$100K
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDWomen's Wellness & Healthy Aging Program and general support$100K
Mote Marine LaboratorySarasota, FLGeneral support$100K
National Aquarium in Baltimore IncBaltimore, MDGeneral support$100K
Northshore Holiday HouseHuntington, NYGeneral support$100K
Players Philanthropy FundTowson, MDGeneral support$100K
Rubicon ProductionsSparks Glencoe, MDGeneral support$100K
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDGeneral support$90K
Cool Kids Campaign Foundation IncTowson, MDGeneral support$80K
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug DependenceBaltimore, MDGeneral support$70K
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra IncBaltimore, MDGeneral support$50K
Chesapeake Bay Foundation IncAnnapolis, MDGeneral support$50K
Cylburn Arboretum Friends IncBaltimore, MDGeneral support$50K
Gilchrist Hospice Care IncHunt Valley, MDGeneral support$50K
Maryland Food Bank IncBaltimore, MDGeneral support$50K
Next One Up FoundationTowson, MDGeneral support$50K
Pathfinders IncCockeysville, MDGeneral support$50K
Pauls Place IncBaltimore, MDGeneral support$50K
Second Chance Last Opportunity IncSarasota, FLGeneral support$30K
The Family Tree IncBaltimore, MDGeneral support$25K
Echo Hill Outdoor SchoolWorton, MDGeneral support$22K
Johns Hopkins Medicine Fbo ItsccBaltimore, MDInternational Immunosuppression & Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative$20K
Pink Aid IncWestport, CTGeneral support$20K
Pink Purse ProgramWestport, CTGeneral support$20K
Longboat Key Garden Club IncLongboat Key, FLGeneral support$15K
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel CountyAnnapolis, MDGeneral support$14K
Roland Park Country School IncBaltimore, MDGeneral support$10K
New Hour for Women & Children Li IncBrentwood, NYGeneral support$8,000
Johns Hopkins Medicine Fbo ItsccBaltimore, MDInternational Immunosuppression & Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative$5,000

By state: Maryland 35 · Pennsylvania 1 · Virginia 2 · Texas 1 · Florida 3 · New York 2

About this foundation

Charles T Bauer Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Baltimore, Maryland, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Charles T Bauer Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Charles T Bauer Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $6.1M across 46 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Charles T Bauer Charitable Foundation give?

Maryland (35 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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