Foundations that fund organizations in Cambridge, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cambridge nonprofits
59 private foundations gave $2.9M to Cambridge organizations in their latest filings; 18 of the 59 that say either way accept applications.
113 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cambridge around $5,632. 26 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 59
- Accept applications
- 18
- of 59 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cambridge
- $2.9M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 113
- Typical median grant
- $5,632
- Based in MD
- 44%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cambridge organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500K | $500K | Preselected only | In support of general operations |
| Pauline F & W David Robbins Charitable Foundation Trust | Cambridge, MD | 12 | $360K | $14K | Preselected only | Program support; Cambridge community garden 2025; Meals on wheels program |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $325K | $325K | Yes | Advancing sustainable materials |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | 2 | $200K | $100K | Yes | For general operating support |
| Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | General purpose |
| Democracy Fund Inc | Washington, DC | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | General support |
| Houston Endowment Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $150K | $150K | Yes | Project Support for Houston Operations to Improve Voter Gui… |
| John and Janice Wyatt Foundation | Fairfax, VA | 6 | $145K | $11K | Preselected only | Final year funding early learning readiness program pilot p…; To serve basic needs as well as social and recreational opp…; Campaign for grade level reading support |
| The Nathan Foundation Inc Ima Co Robert S | Cambridge, MD | 14 | $124K | $5,000 | Yes | General support; Scholarship awards; Cambridge p.b. regatta |
| Ryan Memorial Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc | Bethesda, MD | 5 | $66K | $250 | Yes | General support |
| David S Weinberg Foundation | Waynesboro, PA | 1 | $48K | $48K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Maryland Association of Community Action Agencies | Annapolis, MD | 1 | $43K | $43K | Preselected only | 2 generation work |
| The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc | Naples, FL | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | To support organization's mission |
| Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable Foundation Inc | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | To help empower youth through equitable and transformative… |
| Richard and Peggy Greenfield Foundation | Corte Madera, CA | 4 | $38K | $7,500 | Preselected only | To further the charitable purpose |
| At & Mary H Blades Foundation Inc | Preston, MD | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | School ministry; Helping people in need |
| The Myra Deane Memorial Trust UW 070281 | Cambridge, MD | 5 | $29K | $5,632 | Yes | Home health care, prescriptions, and other financial assist… |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | University of south carolina salkehatchie forensic chemistr… |
| The Seeds of Healing Foundation Inc | Oxford, MD | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Program support - expand services for women |
| Adele Tyler Memorial Scholarship Trust | Estero, FL | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Waddell Foundation Inc | Cambridge, MD | 6 | $23K | $4,000 | Preselected only | Food appeal; Food & financial assistance needy; 900 bags food @ 6 weekend food |
| The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc | Owings Mills, MD | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | To support the general operations of harriett's house, whic… |
| Sheldon and Audrey Katz Foundation | Silver Spring, MD | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Environmental conservation |
| Nelson Family Foundation | Stowe, VT | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General support |
| Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| The Salmon Foundation Inc | Montclair, NJ | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | For expansion of one mission cambridge programs for low-inc… |
| The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Stuart & Laura Plank Family Foundation Inc | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Promote exempt charity's purpose |
| Bryan Brothers Foundation Inc | Easton, MD | 3 | $14K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Project development |
| The Llandaff Family Trust | Easton, MD | 3 | $14K | $3,000 | Yes | Operations |
| The Mustard Seed Foundation Inc | Salisbury, MD | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Religious |
| Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Program support |
| The Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation | Alexandria, VA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| Healy Foundation Nm MD & Fl 058704-000 | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Richard J and Ellen G Bodorff Charitable Foundation Inc | Easton, MD | 1 | $5,530 | $5,530 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Pascal Foundationinc | Easton, MD | 1 | $5,387 | $5,387 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general operating support |
| Joan & Milton Baxt Foundation Inc | Hollywood, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Serves basic needs as well as soial and recreatio |
| Baxter Family Charitable Foundation | Salisbury, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support |
| T & M Mitchell Fdn Dima-Blrk | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Jack P and Anne R Smith Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | for junior tennis clinics and junior tennis lessons at the… |
| Dock Street Foundation C/O R Marks | Easton, MD | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Fund organized charities planned purpose community outreach; Fund organized charities planned purpose biodiversity |
| Grayce B Kerr Fund Inc | Easton, MD | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Nutrition program |
| Durfee Family Foundation | Annandale, VA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | To further charitable cause |
| Children's Aide Fund Inc | Laurel, DE | 1 | $2,810 | $2,810 | Preselected only | Support childrens little leauge |
| Angels Sibs Foundation | Middle River, MD | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Florence M Cahill Annuity Trust Ua Dtd 10 20 1972 | Crofton, MD | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Unlimited |
| The Sally S & Decatur H Miller Private Foundation C/O Gordon Feinblatt LLC | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Education |
| Rdl Charitable Trust | Laguna Niguel, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Mid-Del Charitable Foundation | Harrington, DE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Replace handicap rampps at residence houses |
| Charlies Choice Foundation | Bruceton Mills, WV | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Crimsonbridge Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Team philanthropy contribution |
| Linda P & Edward P Williams Family Foundation | McLean, VA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| The William and Jean Schulte Foundation | Woodbine, MD | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support core operations and program delivery |
| Watson Stone Family Foundation Inc | Easton, MD | 2 | $800 | $400 | Preselected only | Fund organized charities planned purpose animal welfare; Fund organized charities planned purpose environmental welf… |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | 600 |
| The Thomas F & Clementine L Mullan Foundation Inc | Lutherville, MD | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Charitable operations expenses |
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 Cambridge, Maryland?
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation, Pauline F & W David Robbins Charitable Foundation Trust, The Schmidt Family Foundation, The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust and 54 others reported grants to Cambridge 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 Cambridge. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.