Private foundation · EIN 52-2284314 · Baltimore, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fancy Hill 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $445K total, median $25K. 88% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$445K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MD
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Maryland Zoo in BaltimoreColumbia, MDGeneral$65K
Maryland Center for History and CultureBaltimore, MDGeneral$58K
Ladew Topiary GardensMonkton, MDGeneral$50K
Living Classrooms FoundationBaltimore, MDGeneral$30K
Mercy Health FoundationBaltimore, MDGeneral$30K
Sheppard PrattBaltimore, MDGeneral$30K
Ashley TreatmentHavre de Grace, MDGeneral$30K
St Frances AcademyBaltimore, MDGeneral$25K
Back on My FeetBaltimore, MDGeneral$25K
Cristo Rey Jesuit SchoolBaltimore, MDGeneral$20K
Mother Mary Lange Catholic SchoolBaltimore, MDGeneral$20K
Cathedral Church of the Incarnation EricaBaltimore, MDGeneral$15K
St James Academy Unleash Potential CampaignMonkton, MDGeneral$13K
Elevate Youth IncBoston, MAGeneral$10K
Irvine Nature CenterOwings Mills, MDGeneral$10K
The Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILGeneral$10K
Saddle Up ScholarsChurchville, MDGeneral$5,000

By state: Maryland 15 · Massachusetts 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Fancy Hill Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Baltimore, Maryland, administered in care of Anne Bartlett, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Fancy Hill Foundation 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 Fancy Hill Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $445K across 17 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Fancy Hill Foundation give?

Maryland (15 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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