Foundations that fund organizations in Bathesda, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bathesda nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $33K to Bathesda organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bathesda around $2,551. 1 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bathesda
- $33K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,551
- Based in MD
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bathesda organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Family Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Charitable |
| The Ruane Family Foundation | North Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To fund medical research and drug development to find a cur… |
| Jack L Peterson and Vanessa McCoy-Peterson Foundation | Waikoloa, HI | 1 | $2,551 | $2,551 | Preselected only | Transform the futures of underserved women and children |
| The Catherine V and Martin Hofmann Foundation | Wyomissing, PA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Various religious, charitable, scientific, and educational… |
| Koch Family Foundation Inc | Annapolis, MD | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Charitable support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Bathesda, Maryland?
Powell Family Foundation Inc, The Ruane Family Foundation, Jack L Peterson and Vanessa McCoy-Peterson Foundation, The Catherine V and Martin Hofmann Foundation, Koch Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Bathesda organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Bathesda. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.