Private foundation · EIN 52-2106057 · Hunt Valley, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mary Catherine Bunting Fundation

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: 91 grants paid, $7.5M total, median $34K. 68% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
91
$7.5M
Median grant
$34K
Stays in MD
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$132M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 91 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mercy Health FoundationBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$981K
Catholic Charities of BaltimoreBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$750K
St Vincent de PaulBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$435K
Chesapeake ConservancyAnnapolis, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$270K
Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish StudiesBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$258K
Share Foundation El SalvadorBerkeley, CATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$240K
Carmelite Sisters of BaltimoreBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$206K
Central Baltimore PartnershipBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$200K
Baltimore Symphony OrchestraBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$200K
St Mary's Seminary & UniversityBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$193K
Northern Kenya FundHunt Valley, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$160K
Loyola SchoolBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$150K
Sisters of St Francis of AssisiSt Francis, WITo further the exempt purpose of the organization$150K
Baltimore Community FoundationBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$133K
Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$126K
Ignatian Solidarity NetworkUniversity Heights, OHTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$125K
Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation (gedco)Baltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$123K
Oakcrest SchoolVienna, VATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$107K
Baltimore Community FoundationBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$105K
University of Maryland Baltimore FoundationBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$105K
Roland Park Community FoundationBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$104K
Mercy Health FoundationBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$102K
Conservation FundArlington, VATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$101K
Catholic Relief ServicesBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$101K
American Civil Liberties UnionNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$100K
Health Care for the Homeless IncBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$100K
Healthcare Access Maryland IncBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$100K
Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem FoundationWashington, DCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$100K
St Frances AcademyBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$100K
Women's Education AllianceTowson, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$100K
St Frances AcademyBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$86K
Sisters of Mercy of the AmericasSilver Spring, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$75K
Share Foundation El SalvadorBerkeley, CATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$74K
Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound SchoolBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$60K
Chesapeake Bay FoundationAnnapolis, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$55K
Maryland Food BankBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$51K
Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$51K
Franciscan Center IncBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$51K
Araminta Freedom InitiativeBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$50K
Drink at the WellBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$50K
Loyola University of MarylandBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$50K
Water - Women's Alliance for Theology Ethics & RitualSilver Spring, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$50K
Well for the JourneyLutherville, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$50K
Chesapeake Bay FoundationAnnapolis, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$46K
American Red CrossBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$41K
Safe House ProjectAlexandria, VATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$34K
Next One UpBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$31K
Mercy CorpsPortland, ORTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$31K
Lambda Legal Defense and EducationNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$27K
American Cancer SocietyOklahoma City, OKTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$25K
Benedictine Sisters of BaltimoreLutherville, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$25K
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$25K
National Alliance on Mental Illness Metropolitan BaltimoreBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$25K
Sandy Hook Promise FoundationNewtown, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$25K
Brigid AllianceNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$22K
Witness to Mass IncarcerationNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$22K
Ali Forney CenterNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$20K
Amnesty International USANew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$20K
Historic East Baltimore Community Action CoalitionBaltimore, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$20K
National Alliance on Mental Illness Prince George's CountyBowie, MDTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$20K

By state: Maryland 62 · California 3 · District of Columbia 6 · Virginia 3 · New York 7 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Mary Catherine Bunting Fundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hunt Valley, Maryland, administered in care of Bunting Management Group, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Mary Catherine Bunting Fundation 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 Mary Catherine Bunting Fundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7.5M across 91 grants, a median of $34K.

Where does Mary Catherine Bunting Fundation give?

Maryland (62 grants), California (3 grants), District of Columbia (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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