Private foundation · EIN 52-1115933 · Elkridge, Maryland · Education

Bic Educational 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: 14 grants paid, $643K total, median $26K. 93% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$643K
Median grant
$26K
Stays in MD
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Morgan State UniversityBaltimore, MDTo provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the hospitality and culinary arts industry and to foster the development of careers…$203K
U Empower of MarylandBaltimore, MDTo provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the hospitality and culinary arts industry and to foster the development of careers…$100K
Howard Community CollegeColumbia, MDTo provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the hospitality and culinary arts industry and to foster the development of careers…$69K
Friends of Great Kids FarmCatonsville, MDTo support baltimore city public schools' farm to school program to promote experiential education that connects students to nature and foo…$65K
Mergenthaler Vo-Tech High SchoolBaltimore, MDTo provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the hospitality and culinary arts industry and to foster the development of careers…$55K
Maryland Food BankBaltimore, MDTo provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the hospitality and culinary arts industry and to foster the development of careers…$50K
Forest Park Senior High SchoolBaltimore, MDTo provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the hospitality and culinary arts industry and to foster the development of careers…$36K
Edmondson Westside High SchoolBaltimore, MDTo provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the hospitality and culinary arts industry and to foster the development of careers…$17K
Tastewise Kids IncBaltimore, MDTo provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the hospitality and culinary arts industry and to foster the development of careers…$15K
The Culinary Institute of AmericaHyde Park, NYTo provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the hospitality and culinary arts industry and to foster the development of careers…$10K
Carver Center for Arts and TechnologyBaltimore, MDTo provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the hospitality and culinary arts industry and to foster the development of careers…$9,790
Franciscan CenterBaltimore, MDTo provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the hospitality and culinary arts industry and to foster the development of careers…$7,745
Visit Baltimore Education & Training FoundationBaltimore, MDTo provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the hospitality and culinary arts industry and to foster the development of careers…$5,000
National Academy FoundationBaltimore, MDTo provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the hospitality and culinary arts industry and to foster the development of careers…$300

By state: Maryland 13 · New York 1

About this foundation

Bic Educational Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Elkridge, Maryland, tax-exempt since 1978. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Bic Educational 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 Bic Educational Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $643K across 14 grants, a median of $26K.

Where does Bic Educational Foundation give?

Maryland (13 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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