Private foundation · EIN 52-2132814 · Baltimore, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John C Corckran Jr Charitable Fundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $191K total, median $2,000. 72% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$191K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in MD
72%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chesapeake Island Research CenterBaltimore, MDCharitable$68K
Five Smooth Stones FoundationBaltimore, MDCharitable$50K
Washington & Lee UniversityLexington, VACharitable$20K
American Friends of Bermuda Foundation IncHamilton Hmcx, BDCharitable$12K
John Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MDCharitable$12K
Medstar Union Memorial HospitalBaltimore, MDCharitable$10K
Garrison Forrest SchoolOwings Mills, MDCharitable$5,000
The Park SchoolBaltimore, MDCharitable$5,000
Atlantic Conservation PartnershipEnglewood, NJCharitable$2,000
Ncia Corporate SponsorshipBaltimore, MDCharitable$2,000
Balt Community Foundation - Baltimore Women's Giving CircleBaltimore, MDCharitable$1,200
American Friends of MasterworksHamilton Hm, BDCharitable$1,000
American Heart AssociationBaltimore, MDCharitable$1,000
FeastSaratoga Springs, NYCharitable$1,000
Roland Park Country SchoolBaltimore, MDCharitable$1,000
Maryland Public Policy InstituteRockville, MDCharitable$500
Maryland OperaBaltimore, MDCharitable$100
Blakehurst Residents Scholarship Foundation IncTowson, MDCharitable$100

By state: Maryland 13 · Virginia 1 · INTL 2 · New Jersey 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

John C Corckran Jr Charitable Fundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Baltimore, Maryland, administered in care of John C Corckran Jr, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 John C Corckran Jr Charitable Fundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 John C Corckran Jr Charitable Fundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $191K across 18 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does John C Corckran Jr Charitable Fundation Inc give?

Maryland (13 grants), Virginia (1 grants), INTL (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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